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The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

Peer Review of FLRA OIG 2002

This Semiannual Report to Congress summarizes the activities of our office for the 6-month period

I am pleased to submit this semiannual report on the accomplishments of the OIG for the six-month period ending March 31, 2002.It is a privilege to serve as the Acting Inspector General at TVA during this time. Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, we expanded our efforts to ensure the security and safety programs TVA has in place are adequate. We also have continued our efforts to achieve our strategic objectives. Those objectives include focusing on high risk areas, leveraging resources to optimize productivity and results, enhancing communications with stakeholders, and delivering services that meet stakeholder needs.I appreciate the support I have received as Acting Inspector General from OIG employees, the TVA Board, and our other stakeholders. The OIG’s efforts during this reporting period have been well received and have con- tributed in many ways toward helping TVA achieve its goals.I look forward to further serving Congress, TVA, and our other stakeholders. Sincerely,G. Donald Hickman

The Appalachian Regional Commission supports the J-1 Visa Wavier program by requesting a waiver of immigration requirements for foreign-trained physicians doing residency work in the United States under a J-1 visa

This report updates the status of open ARC Administered grants with expired performance dates

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The Appalachian Regional Commission supports the J-1 Visa Wavier program by requesting a waiver of immigration requirements for foreign-trained physicians doing residency work in the United States under a J-1 visa

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

ARC initiates action to identify grants with expired performance periods

The purpose of the review was to evaluate the effectiveness of controls ARC has in place over the use of credit card and travel charge cards

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The J-1 Visa Waiver program provides a waiver of the requirements for foreign physician to return to his/her home county after completion of medical training

Semiannual Report to Congress

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The J-1 Visa Waiver program provides a waiver of requirement for a foreign physician to return to his/her home county after completion of medical training

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

This Semiannual Report to Congress summarizes the activities of our office for the 6-month period

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

I am pleased to submit this semiannual report on the accomplishments of the OIG for the six-month period ending September 30, 2001.Consistent with our newly adopted strategic plan, we made significant progress during the period in aligning the organization to better support the needs of our stakeholders. In this regard, we reorganized our audit operations to provide better emphasis on the core business processes of TVA, including energy operations. In addition, we created a separate team to provide advisory services to TVA officials and members of Congress with questions about TVA operations. We also realigned our investigative resources to facilitate our role in ensuring integrity in TVA operations.We have featured the United States flag on the cover of this report as a reflection of our sympathy and solidarity with those directly affected by the tragic events beginning with the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. We stand ready to assist fellow law enforcement agencies in any way possible during this time of national crisis.This will be my final semiannual report to Congress as the Inspector General of TVA. I recently announced my intention to retire from federal service in January 2002. I am extremely grateful for the support I have received from all of our stakeholders during the past year. It has been an honor and privilege to conclude my career in public service as the TVA Inspector General.Pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, my First Assistant, Donald Hickman, will assume the role of Acting Inspector General for TVA upon my retirement.On behalf of Mr. Hickman and myself, I pledge the continued support of the OIG to those we serve. Sincerely,Richard F. Chambers

Report updates the status of open ARC administered grants with expired performance dates

The purpose of our review was to evaluate ARC's implementation of the GPRA

Physicians receiving these waivers must practice for at least three years in rural Appalachian areas that suffer significant shortages of health care providers

Physicians receiving these waivers must practice for at least three years in rural Appalachian areas that suffer significant shortages of health care providers

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

This Semiannual Report to Congress summarizes the activities of our office for the 6-month period

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

Physicians receiving these waivers must practice for at least three years in rural Appalachian areas that suffer significant shortages of health care providers

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

Physicians receiving these waivers must practice for at least three years in rural Appalachian areas that suffer significant shortages of health care providers

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

I am pleased to submit this semiannual report on the accomplishments of TVA’s OIG for the six-month period ending March 31, 2001.This reporting period has continued to reflect significant change for the OIG. Since my appointment as the Inspector General in August 2000, we have implemented a number of initiatives designed to enhance OIG performance and to ensure alignment of our goals and objectives with the needs of our stakeholders. We are currently undertaking development of a comprehensive strategic plan and have articulated an OIG vision of . . . illuminating today’s challenges and tomorrow’s solutions. We believe this vision will lead us not only to perform our traditional roles, but to identify emerging trends and challenges with potential impact on TVA and to offer solutions to our stakeholders.On November 1, 2000, the President signed Public Law 106-422 designating the position of TVA Inspector General as presidentially appointed. I view this legislation as a strong step designed to ensure the TVA Inspector General is independent in appearance as well as in fact.I appreciate the support TVA’s Board of Directors has demonstrated on behalf of the OIG since my arrival. The Board has repeatedly affirmed its view that the office is independent and plays a vital role in promoting economy and efficiency within the agency. During the semiannual period, the Board approved an increase in the TVA OIG budget. This increase will permit me to enhance OIG technology, improve infrastructure, and increase the OIG staff for the first time in 13 years. This reverses a trend of declining OIG budgets and marks a near return to staffing levels existing in 1997.During the next six months, we will continue our strategic planning process and implement changes in the OIG’s structure and processes as warranted. In addition, I look forward to continuing and enhancing the relationships I have established with OIG stakeholders during my tenure as the TVA Inspector General.Sincerely,Richard F. Chambers

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

To determine the status of J-1 physicians whose waiver requests were forwarded to the Department of State

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements