LI repair shop billed taxpayers nearly $2M for parts it may never have installed on LIRR vehicles — and no one noticed: MTA IG
A Long Island repair shop allegedly billed taxpayers nearly $2 million for parts that may not have been installed on LIRR vehicles. The fraud was uncovered following an anonymous tip, revealing significant oversight failures by the LIRR. The shop has since filed for bankruptcy after being cut off by the LIRR in early 2025.
- ▪The repair shop charged nearly $2 million for parts that could not be verified as installed.
- ▪An investigation revealed that the LIRR lacked certified mechanics to oversee repairs, relying instead on a contracted firm that did not inspect vehicles.
- ▪The shop's fraudulent activities came to light due to a whistleblower, leading to an investigation by the MTA Inspector General.
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Long Island LI repair shop billed taxpayers nearly $2M for parts it may never have installed on LIRR vehicles — and no one noticed: MTA IG By Brandon Cruz Published May 29, 2026, 2:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Long Island auto shop charged taxpayers nearly $2 million for parts it may have never installed on LIRR vehicles — and no one even noticed, according to the MTA Inspector General. The suspected scam only came to light when an anonymous tipster blew the whistle, authorities said.
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