Amtrak:
Information on Amtrak's Operating Expenses
RCED-92-177FS: Published: Apr 23, 1992. Publicly Released: May 5, 1992.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the National Railroad Passenger Corporation's (Amtrak) operating expenses, focusing on: (1) how Amtrak allocates its federal funds for various spending requirements; (2) Amtrak provisions for future financial liabilities; (3) Amtrak travel and related expenses for its Board of Directors and executive staff offices in fiscal years (FY) 1988 through 1992; and (4) how much Amtrak spent on such potentially discretionary administrative expenses as dues and memberships, professional fees, and seminars in FY 1988 through 1992.
GAO found that Amtrak: (1) pools its operating expenses with its federal operating subsidies and makes no distinction concerning the source of funds when allocating them to specific operating programs; (2) has set aside $292.8 million in anticipation of such future costs as accident claims and future labor agreements; (3) spent $1.5 million on travel in FY 1988 through 1992 for its Board of Directors, executive officers, and their immediate staffs; and (4) spent $96.4 million on dues and memberships, travel, professional fees and services, courses and seminars, and meetings in FY 1988 through 1992.
Oct 3, 2018
Positive Train Control:
Most Passenger Railroads Expect to Request an Extension and Substantial Work Remains Beyond 2018GAO-19-135T: Published: Oct 3, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 3, 2018.
Sep 13, 2018
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Positive Train Control:
Most Railroads Expect to Request an Extension, and Substantial Work Remains Beyond 2018GAO-18-692T: Published: Sep 13, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 13, 2018.
Sep 5, 2018
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Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway:
Assessing Risks and Measuring Performance Could Improve Maritime TransportationGAO-18-610: Published: Sep 5, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 5, 2018.
Jul 30, 2018
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Public Transit Partnerships:
Additional Information Needed to Clarify Data Reporting and Share Best PracticesGAO-18-539: Published: Jul 30, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 30, 2018.
Jul 26, 2018
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Aviation Security:
Basic Training Program for Transportation Security Officers Would Benefit from Performance Goals and MeasuresGAO-18-552: Published: Jul 26, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 26, 2018.
Jul 19, 2018
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Highway and Transit Projects:
Better Data Needed to Assess Changes in the Duration of Environmental ReviewsGAO-18-536: Published: Jul 19, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 19, 2018.
Jul 12, 2018
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Aviation Security:
Actions Needed to Better Identify and Track U.S.-Bound Public Charter Operations from CubaGAO-18-526: Published: Jul 12, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2018.
May 31, 2018
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Capital Investment Grants Program:
FTA Should Address Several Statutory ProvisionsGAO-18-462: Published: May 31, 2018. Publicly Released: May 31, 2018.
May 29, 2018
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Interstate Pipeline Inspections:
Additional Planning Could Help DOT Determine Appropriate Level of State ParticipationGAO-18-461: Published: May 29, 2018. Publicly Released: May 29, 2018.
May 24, 2018
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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems:
FAA Should Improve Its Management of Safety RisksGAO-18-110: Published: May 24, 2018. Publicly Released: May 24, 2018.
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