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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.

Employee Terminated for Theft of Company Funds

2018
OIG-WS-2018-329
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

An Amtrak Extra Board Lead Service Attendant in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on August 23, 2018, following an administrative hearing for violating company policy by stealing company funds and financial paperwork, wrongfully engaging in outside employment while on medical leave...

One Employee Terminated, Another Resigned for Improper Acceptance of Gifts

2018
OIG-WS-2018-328
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

An Amtrak Trainmaster was terminated from his position on August 14, 2018, and an Amtrak executive resigned from his position in lieu of termination on August 17, 2018. The Chicago-based employees violated company policy by accepting gifts from the owner of a firm doing business with Amtrak and by...

Governance: Quality Control Review of Amtrak’s Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2017

2018
OIG-A-2018-009
Audit
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Amtrak (the company) contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to audit its consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year then ended, September 30, 2017, to provide a report on internal control over financial reporting and compliance with certain...

Employee Terminated for Violation of Company Policy

2018
OIG-WS-2018-327
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

An Amtrak Food Specialist in Los Angeles, California, was terminated from employment following an administrative hearing June 22, 2018, for violating company policy by fraudulently designating four individuals who were not his legal dependents as beneficiaries on his company health insurance. During...

Employee Terminated for Failure to Report Drug Conviction

2018
OIG-WS-2018-325
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

An Amtrak Foreman was terminated from employment on June 18, 2018, after a hearing officer found that he violated the company’s Standards of Excellence by failing to notify the company of a drug or alcohol-related conviction for engaging in the distribution of, possession with intent to distribute...

Security Consulting Firm ABSG Consulting, Inc., Agrees to Pay $650,000 to Resolve False Claims Action

2018
OIG-WS-2018-323
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

ABSG Consulting, Inc., has agreed to pay the United States $650,000 to resolve an allegation that it knowingly submitted false claims to Amtrak in the award of a $1 million training contract. The allegation arose because Amtrak was not notified that ABSG Consulting’s program manager for the contract...

Semiannual Report to Congress #57 (October 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018)

2018
SAR-57
Semiannual Report
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

I am pleased to submit our latest Semiannual Report to the United States Congress. This report highlights the activities of our office for the six months ending March 31, 2018, pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended.During this period, our office continued to pursue our vision of...

Three Employees Terminated For Using Improperly Obtained Parking Passes

2018
OIG-WS-2018-322
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Three employees were terminated from employment on April 25, 2018, for violating company policy by using improperly obtained parking passes to avoid paying parking fees at Chicago Union Station and for not fully cooperating with OIG agents.

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