Semiannual Report

This semiannual report describes the accomplishments of our office for the six-month period ending September 30, 1999. During this reporting period, I was appointed as the Interim Inspector General for an indefinite period. Inspector General George Prosser is on administrative leave pending completion of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation into allegations sent by TVA Chairman Craven Crowell to the Integrity Committee, Executive Council on Integrity and Efficiency. As Interim Inspector General, I have continued the independent efforts by the Office of the Inspector General to support and improve the efficiency of TVA, including the identification and elimination of fraud, waste, and abuse affecting the agency. I am impressed by the results achieved by OIG employees who continue to do their part in serving as a catalyst for excellence at TVA. During this reporting period, OIG audits, investigations, and special projects identified numerous opportunities for TVA to save or recover money and to make process improvements. TVA management continues to respond favorably to OIG recommendations. Sincerely, Robert L. Thompson