Semiannual Report

This semiannual report describes accomplishments of our office for the six-month period ending March 31, 1997. During this reporting period, we completed 22 audits and 15 special projects which identified almost $600,000 in questioned costs and$39.9 million in funds that could be used more effectively. Our auditors emphasized contract issues while also examining topics as diverse as TVA Human Resource Management and its functions, acid mine drainage treatment at a TVA-owned coal mine, and the disaster recovery planning activities of an organization providing billing and other services to Tennessee Valley publicly owned utilities. Our investigations group completed 93 investigations and has160 cases under active investigation. During this reporting period, our investigations identified $2.4 million in recoveries and also led to 1 indictment and 8 convictions. In addition, our investigations of fraudulent or questionable workers' compensation claims identified potential long-term savings to TVA of over $2.3 million. As are our counterparts in other agencies, we find ourselves increasingly challenged to produce excellent results in the face of a diminished workforce and decreasing resources. Yet now more than ever, as TVA is similarly challenged, we know we must provide a high level of service in uncovering any fraud, waste, and abuse affecting our agency. As always, the men and women of the OIG will work together to meet new challenges as they continue to serve as an effective and objective factfinder. Sincerely, George T. Prosser