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 September 30, 2017, pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended. Throughout this period, our office continued to provide independent and objective oversight of Amtrak focusing on opportunities to improve its efficiency and effectiveness, and by detecting and deterring fraud, waste, and abuse. Notably, our investigative team participated in a series of complex health care fraud investigations, including two that were part of the largest-ever health care fraud enforcement action by the Department of Justice. Other investigative activities uncovered instances of criminal activity and misconduct by Amtrak employees and those doing business with Amtrak including conflicts of interest, procurement fraud, and thefts of Amtrak property.
| Report Date | Agency Reviewed / Investigated | Report Title | Type | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | Semiannual Report to Congress #56 (April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017) | Semiannual Report | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
| Federal Maritime Commission | Fiscal Year 2017 Management Challenges | Top Management Challenges | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
| Election Assistance Commission | EAC's Fiscal Year 2017 Compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 | Audit | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
| Department of State | Independent Auditor's Report on the Department of State 2017 and 2016 Financial Statements | Other | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
| Peace Corps | Evaluation of Peace Corps/Costa Rica | Inspection / Evaluation | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
| Department of the Interior | Allegation Unfounded That Former NPS Senior Official Violated Post-Employment Ethics Law | Investigation | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
| National Science Foundation | Admin. Financial Violations (PI/PS) PI Misconduct | Investigation | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
| Department of the Treasury | Termination Memorandum – Audit of the Administration of My Retirement Account Program | Other | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
| Smithsonian Institution | Semiannual Report to Congress for the period ending September 30, 2017 | Semiannual Report | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
| Department of Justice | Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by a DEA Special Agent-in-Charge for Engaging in an Unprofessional Personal Relationship with, and Showing Favoritism Toward, a Subordinate and Participating in a Wasteful Travel Assignment | Investigation | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
