TVA's Corporate Contribution Program

We determined TVA's contributions totaled $1.261 million and $1.646 million for FYs 2003 and 2004, respectively. TVA's Corporate Contributions organization administered about 51 percent of the contributions in FY 2003 and 36 percent in FY 2004; other TVA organizations administered the remaining contributions. In reviewing a sample of contribution transactions, we noted (1) the Contributions Committee did not review numerous transactions as required by policy and (2) several transactions, including $160,580 in purchasing card payments that appeared to be contributions, were charged to incorrect cost classifications. Also, TVA's Contribution Tracking System is not reconciled and may not reflect all TVA contributions. Management agreed with the findings and has taken or plans to take appropriate corrective actions.<br><br>