Federal Reports

The Office of the Inspector General conducted a review of TVA’s Technology Portfolio Management (TPfM) organization to identify factors that could impact TPfM’s organizational effectiveness. Interviews with TPfM personnel revealed positive interactions within TPfM. However, we identified issues that included engagement risk in one group that affected morale. We also identified opportunities to improve (1) performance of the Technology and Innovation mission pertaining to role clarity and execution and (2) communication and collaboration with business partners.

The U.S. Postal Service needs effective and productive operations to fulfill its mission of providing prompt, reliable, and affordable mail service to the American public. It has a vast transportation network that moves mail and equipment among about 280 processing facilities and 35,000 post offices, stations, and branches. The Postal Service is transforming its processing and logistics networks to become scalable, reliable, visible, efficient, automated, and digitally integrated. This includes modernizing operating plans and aligning the workforce; leveraging emerging technologies to provide world-class visibility and tracking of mail packages in near real time; and optimizing the surface and air transportation network. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General reviews the efficiency of mail processing operations at facilities across the country and provides management with timely feedback to further the Postal Service’s mission.