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Amtrak: Information on Amtrak's Operating Expenses

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date April 23, 1992
Report No. RCED-92-177FS
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Summary:

In response to congressional concerns about how Amtrak spends its federally allocated funds, this fact sheet provides information on Amtrak's operating expenses. GAO found that Amtrak pools its operating revenues with its federal operating subsidies and makes no distinction about the source of funds when allocating them to operating programs. Amtrak accumulates funds in anticipation of future costs like accident claims and upcoming labor agreements. Amtrak spent $1.5 million on travel between October 1987 and February 1992 for its Board of Directors and other high-level officials and spent $96.4 million during this same period on dues and memberships, travel, professional fees, courses and seminars, and meetings.

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