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https://www.amtrakoig.gov/
Abbreviation
AMTRAK
Agencies
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
Contract and Grant Fraud Environmental, Health, and Safety Violations Computer Crimes Product Substitution and Suspect/Counterfeit Parts Bribery, Kickbacks, and Gratuities False Statements and False Claims Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Conduct Violations Travel Fraud Theft or Abuse of Government Property Violation(s) of Criminal Law and/or the Civil False Claims Act in Connection with a Federal Contract Other Violations of Federal Laws and Regulations Any Issue Believed to be Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Related
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
Amtrak Emergencies - Amtrak emergencies should be directed to the Amtrak Police Department at 1-800-331-0008. Customer Service Complaints - If you wish to submit a customer service complaint, such as issues related to train delays, cleanliness of trains, demeanor of Amtrak employees, and/or to request a refund, please contact Amtrak Customer Service or 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Hotline Page
https://amtrakoig.gov/report-fraud-waste-abuse

Pharmacist and Plastic Surgeon Plead Guilty in Health Care Fraud Investigation

2021
OIG-WS-2021-325
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Marc Hoang, a Pharmacist based in West Covina, California, pleaded guilty in United States District Court, Central District of California, on October 26, 2020, to making a false statement related to a health care fraud investigation. Our investigation found that Hoang knowingly and willfully made a...

Employee Terminated for Stealing Chainsaws, Chainsaw Parts

2021
OIG-WS-2021-324
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

A Senior Engineer was arrested on March 8, 2021, for theft of Amtrak property and terminated from employment the following day. From approximately August 2016 through July 2020, the employee is alleged to have stolen approximately 77 chainsaws, approximately 103 chainsaw replacement bars, and...

Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty in Amtrak Ticket Fraud Scheme

2021
OIG-WS-2021-323
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, to theft of government funds on January 12, 2021. Our investigation disclosed that Ryan Kane, a resident of Philadelphia, participated in a scheme to defraud Amtrak and others by using stolen credit card...

Amtrak Employee Charged with Stealing and Selling over $50,000 Worth of Chainsaws and Chainsaw Parts

Amtrak Employee Charged with Stealing and Selling over $50,000 Worth of Chainsaws and Chainsaw Parts
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Amtrak Employee Charged with Stealing and Selling over $50,000 Worth of Chainsaws and Chainsaw Parts NEWARK, N.J. – An Amtrak employee was arrested last night for stealing chainsaws and chainsaw parts valued at over $50,000 from Amtrak and reselling them, primarily through an online auction service,,,

Employee Terminated for Fraudulently Claiming Pay When Not Working

2021
OIG-WS-2021-322
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

A supervisor based at Sunnyside Yard in New York City was terminated on February 18, 2021, following an administrative hearing. The former employee violated company policies by fraudulently claiming and accepting payment for regular pay, overtime pay, or both during hours when he was not working. In...

Employee Terminated for Viewing Pornography on Company Equipment

2021
OIG-WS-2021-321
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

A Senior Engineer was terminated on February 5, 2021, for violating company policies by downloading and viewing pornographic material from various websites and viewing videos that were stored on a USB storage device connected to his company-owned computer. In addition, the employee repeatedly used...

Safety and Security: The Company Can More Effectively Use Injury Claims Data to Help Reduce Risks

2021
OIG-A-2021-007
Audit
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Our objective for this report was to assess the extent to which the company is incorporating its injury claims financial data into its Safety Management System (SMS).We found that the company’s Safety and Operations departments currently use injury and accident reports to identify the most frequent...

Delaware Manufacturing Company Executive Sentenced to 1 ½ Years for Bribing Amtrak Official

Delaware Manufacturing Company Executive Sentenced to 1 ½ Years for Bribing Amtrak Official
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Delaware Manufacturing Company Executive Sentenced to 1 ½ Years for Bribing Amtrak Official PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that John P. Gonzales, 61 of Milford, DE, was sentenced today to 20 months in prison and one year of supervised release by,,,

Two Employees Resign From Company for Engaging in Outside Employment While on FMLA Leave

2021
OIG-WS-2021-320
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Two Amtrak coach cleaners based in Sanford, Florida, resigned from the company on January 21, 2021, prior to their administrative hearings. Our investigation found the former employees violated company policy by engaging in outside employment and other activities, such as traveling on a personal...

Compounding Pharmacy and Owner Plead Guilty to Health Care Fraud and Kickback Scheme that Led to $14 Million in Payments

Compounding Pharmacy and Owner Plead Guilty to Health Care Fraud and Kickback Scheme that Led to $14 Million in Payments
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Compounding Pharmacy and Owner Plead Guilty to Health Care Fraud and Kickback Scheme that Led to $14 Million in Payments LOS ANGELES – A West Los Angeles pharmacy and its owner pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges stemming from a scheme in which millions of dollars in reimbursements for,,,

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