A Long Island auto shop is accused of charging taxpayers nearly $2 million for parts that may not have been installed on Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) vehicles, according to a report from the MTA Inspector General. The alleged fraudulent activity was revealed following an anonymous tip. The name of the shop involved has not been disclosed.
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Long Island Auto Shop Allegedly Billed Nearly $2 Million for Uninstalled Parts on LIRR Vehicles
An investigation by the MTA Inspector General has found that a Long Island auto shop may have fraudulently billed taxpayers nearly $2 million for parts that were possibly never installed on LIRR vehicles. The issue was brought to light by an anonymous whistleblower.
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LI repair shop billed taxpayers nearly $2M for parts it may never have installed on LIRR vehicles — and no one noticed: MTA IG
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Long Island Auto Shop Allegedly Billed Nearly $2 Million for Uninstalled Parts on LIRR Vehicles