Testimony

February 26, 2016 |  Testimony

Vehicle Fleet Management: Opportunities to Improve Utilization, Leasing Practices, and Fuel Card Oversight

In the past year, we issued three reports identifying recurring problems with the management and oversight of the vehicle fleet. Although the focus… Read more
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OIG-T-2016-006

November 14, 2013 |  Testimony

Food and Beverage Service: Progress and Opportunities to Reduce Operating Losses

In summary, losses on Amtrak’s food and beverage service have been a long‐standing issue. From fiscal year (FY) 2006 through FY 2012, the food and… Read more
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OIG-T-2014-002

November 28, 2012 |  Testimony

Amtrak Improvement Initiatives: Sustained Attention and Effective Implementation Keys to Success

Thank you for the opportunity to discuss some of our recent report recommendations and the actions that Amtrak has taken in response. Over the last… Read more
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OIG-T-2013-001

September 20, 2012 |  Testimony

OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMTRAK TO BUILD ON ITS INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS

Thank you for the opportunity to discuss how improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of Amtrak’s operations and service can lead to… Read more
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OIG-T-2012-022

August 02, 2012 |  Testimony

Food and Beverage Service: Opportunities Exist to Build on Program Improvement Initiatives

Thank you for the opportunity to discuss our work on Amtrak’s food and beverage service. Losses on food and beverage service have been a long‐… Read more
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OIG-T-2012-015

September 14, 2011 |  Testimony

TESTIMONY: Progress and Opportunities in Amtrak's Implementation of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

Thank you for the opportunity to discuss Amtrak’s efforts to provide higher quality, more cost-effective intercity rail transportation services. The… Read more
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TM-11-01

April 29, 2010 |  Testimony

TESTIMONY: Ted Alves April 29, 2010 Testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee

Amtrak has made considerable progress positioning itself to meet the challenges it faces to compete effectively in this new era of intercity… Read more
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TM-10-01