NCJ Number
102989
Date Published
1985
Length
302 pages
Annotation
This 1985 hearing before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation considers the Amtrak management response to allegations of procurement and payroll abuses at Amtrak's locomotive maintenance facility in Chicago, Ill.
Abstract
Testimony by Amtrak investigative personnel and management personnel describes the company's investigation of allegations of procurement and payroll abuse. Although the investigators brought some evidence of possible criminal conduct, the prosecutor did not believe the evidence was sufficient to warrant criminal prosecutions. Subcommittee members question Amtrak personnel about the adequacy of inventory records and a double standard used by Amtrak management for the disciplining of union and management employees involved in misconduct. Testimony by some Amtrak employees suggests management efforts to discourage investigations of mismanagement and dishonesty. Other Amtrak officials testify about Amtrak efforts to improve accountability and management procedures so as to reduce fraud and waste. Appended depositions and materials pertaining to Amtrak's management performance.