Amtrak's Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Department of Internal Affairs was formed under the provisions of the Inspector General Act Amendment of 1988.  The Act required that Amtrak, as a "designated federal entity," establish an Office of Inspector General to supervise and conduct audits and investigations of fraud, waste, and abuse affecting the company.  Internal procedures were promulgated (Amtrak Procedures Manual, section EXEC-1) to reflect the scope and authority of the Inspector General (IG) as provided for in the Inspector General Act as amended.

Amtrak's IG reports only to the Chairman of Amtrak's Board of Directors.  The OIG Audit group, Investigation group, and Inspections and Evaluations group provide periodic reports to the Board of Directors, notifying it of significant audit and investigative activities.  The OIG has full access to all company records, property, and other material related to the performance of all duties.  Management is ultimately responsible for ensuring that audit findings and investigative reports are properly acted upon, and all management personnel are required to respond to recommendations within 30 days from receipt of the audit or investigative report unless extensions are granted.

Amtrak's Office of Inspector General is currently led by Mr. Fred E. Weiderhold, Jr.  The OIG's Audit group is headed by Mr. Gary E. Glowacki, Deputy IG - Audits; Investigation group is headed by Mr. Colin C. Carriere, Deputy IG/Counsel; and the Inspections and Evaluations group is headed by Mr. Calvin E. Evans.

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