Our Mission
To provide independent, objective oversight of Amtrak’s programs and operations through audits, inspections, evaluations, and investigations focused on recommending improvements to Amtrak’s economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse; and providing Congress, Amtrak management, and Amtrak’s Board of Directors with timely information about problems and deficiencies relating to Amtrak’s programs and operations.
Our Vision
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) strives to provide Amtrak's employees, its customers, the public, and the Congress with the highest quality service and programs through vigilance, timely action, accuracy, and an overall commitment to excellence across the broad range of OIG responsibilities.