Employee Resigns for Dishonestly Taking Medical Leave While in Custody

Submitting OIG:

Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG

Report Description:

A Foreman in New York City violated Amtrak policy by dishonestly taking medical leave while in police custody for a recent arrest. We confirmed that on August 2, 2021, officers with the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office in New Jersey arrested the employee and charged him with endangering the welfare of a child. The foreman resigned in lieu of his disciplinary hearing. The employee is not eligible for rehire.

Date Issued:

Monday, February 14, 2022

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

OIG-WS-2022-311

Location(s):

New York, NY

United States

Type of Report:

Investigation

Questioned Costs: