Investigative Reports

An Amtrak conductor based in Miami, Florida, was suspended from his position on February 24, 2022, for failing to report a conviction and two driver’s license suspensions related to alcohol. Our investigation found that the employee violated company policies by failing to report these actions to the company. Prior to his administrative hearing, the employee signed a waiver accepting responsibility and agreed to attend Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling. The employee was held out of service without pay until he was cleared by EAP to return to work. The employee served an 81-day suspension.

We did not substantiate allegations that a company or its contractors, provided BSEE false information in response to an incident of noncompliance.

A Cleaner based in Sunnyside Yard, New York, was terminated on February 17, 2022, after his disciplinary hearing for theft of supplies. During the joint investigation with the Amtrak Police Department, we found that the employee—along with his supervisor—violated company policies by stealing company property. Both employees admitted to taking the company property without permission or authority to do so. The supervisor resigned on February 4, 2022, after being interviewed by our office. Both employees are ineligible for rehire.

The former Secretary remained involved in a land development project and did not disclose his involvement when questioned by an ethics official.

An Administrative Judge violated ethics regulations and did not comply with an ethics recusal and prohibited holdings waiver.

We substantiated allegations that a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation employee illegally used a Government purchase card and falsified time records.

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.

An Amtrak manager based in Chicago, Illinois, was issued a letter of counseling on February 9, 2022, following the issuance of our report. Our investigation found that the employee performed military duties on days when he was also scheduled to be working for the company. As a result, the employee received compensation from the military for days in which he was also paid by the company. The employee failed to remit the wages paid by the government to the company upon returning from military leave. Our investigation found no compelling evidence that the employee intended to defraud the company. The employee agreed to repay the company a total of $27,904.50.

A Customer Service Representative at Rensselaer Station, New York, violated Amtrak policies by committing theft of a co-worker’s personal property while on duty. During the joint investigation with the Amtrak Police Department, the employee admitted to the thefts and resigned from the company shortly thereafter. The employee is ineligible for rehire.

We found that an oil and gas company did not violate safety and environmental regulations.