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Appalachian Regional Commission
Report on Research Foundation of SUNY Regional Development Initiative to Enhance Manufacturing Competitiveness
To evaluate the judgmentally selected sample of processed grantees' claims exceeding 60 days to determine the reasons for delays and to follow-up with project coordinators concerning the timeliness of the payments
The survey was initiate based on noting an incorrect sample ARC travel voucher used in the functional requirements analysis package prepared by the Treasury Finance and Information Services Staff
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
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 purpose of the review was to determine if the total funds claimed for reimbursement by the Northwest PA Regional Planning and Development Commission were expended
This is our nineteenth semiannual report; it describes our office's accomplishments for the six-month period ending September 30. 1995.During this reporting period, we issued 43 audit reports which identified over $4.3 million in questioned costs and$9 million in funds which could be put to better use. Our auditors emphasized contract-related issues while also reviewing topics as diverse as TVA's procurement process, hazardous wastes, computer network security, and the management of a $15 million fund for disadvantaged businesses. They are also working with our investigators and an outside consultant to identify overpayments in TVA's health care system.Our investigations group completed 147 cases and has over 130 cases under active investigation. During this reporting period. they recovered approximately $940,000, and their work resulted in five indictments and seven convictions. An investigation focusing on coal purchases resulted in an indictment for conspiracy, bribery, illegal gratuities, false statements, and obstruction of justice. We also continued our efforts to identify fraudulent temporary living expenses paid to TVA contractors. These cases resulted in avoided costs and realized or potential recoveries of approximately $375,000 for living expenses that were paid based on fraudulent claims.Based on these results and the strong support of TVA employees and management. Congress, and the Board of Directors, I anticipate even more positive results in the future.Our accomplishments reflect the dedication and skill of the men and women who work here. As always, they are striving to serve as a catalyst for excellence at TVA and to justify our office's reputation as an effective and objective factfinder.Sincerely, George T. Prosser
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
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
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
Physicians receiving these waivers must practice for at least three years in rural Appalachian areas that suffer significant shortages of health care providers
This is our seventeenth semiannual report; it describes the results we achieved this reporting period.The last six months have seen considerable change at TVA. TVA reduced its workforce by over 2,650 employees by offering cash payments and voluntary retirement incentives. This reduction helps TVA meet one of its strategic goals--maintaining competitiveness in today's utility ma et. At the same time. TVA is continuing to pursue its other goals: putting employees first and environmental leadership.Within the OIG, we are accomplishing more with less. We streamlined our operations to put full emphasis on audits and investigations, while incorporating into these functions the innovative techniques our former Inspections unit successfully developed and used. In addition, we are developing an automated tracking system which will provide detailed oversight of all OIG projects. We have also prepared a comprehensive audit universe which will help us determine where TVA's audit needs are greatest.During the last six months, we issued 34 audit reports which identified over $3.7 million in funds which could be put to better use and almost $11 million in questioned costs. including an $8 million refund from a TVA contractor that was obtained as the result of the combined efforts of OIG auditors and investigators. Our Inspections unit completed 35 inspections which identified ways TVA could reduce its costs by $22 million. Our investigators completed 150 investigations which resulted in 19 individuals being referred to prosecutors for criminal prosecution. These investigations identified about $2 million in recoveries. avoided costs. or potential long-term savings.Based on these achievements and the strong support of Congress, the TVA Board of Directors. and TVA employees, I anticipate even better results in the future.We are facing a challenging time within the OIG. Twenty-four associates--approximately 20 percent of our wor1<force--recently left after accepting incentives TVA offered to encourage earty retirements. These associates were valuable cow ers and friends who helped us achieve many of our past successes. We appreciate their contributions and will miss them. However. the men and women who remain will help us move forward and maintain the standards we have established for ourselves in serving as a catalyst for excellence. Sincerely, George T. Prosser
This is our sixteenth semiannual report. During this reporting period, we continued to review our operations to ensure they are consistent with TVA's three strategic goals-put employees first, establish environmental leadership, and maintain competitive rates.To achieve these goals, we are working more collaboratively with management while conducting independent and objective audits, investigations, and inspections which support TVA's ongoing improvement initiatives.We are focusing on TVA's contracting processes, major contractors, and key business operations, as well as emphasizing more complex and high impact investigations.During the last 6 months. we issued 31 audit reports which identified $2 million in funds that could be put to better use and $6 million in questioned costs. Our Inspections unit issued 18 reports which identified between $3 and $5 million in potential savings. Our investigators completed more than 100 investigations which generated more than $1 million in benefits and resulted in 9 individuals being referred to prosecutors for criminal prosecution.Based on these positive results and the strong support of TVA employees and management. Congress, and the Board, I anticipate even better results in the future. Rest assured, we will continue to serve as a catalyst for excellence within TVA by objectively and independently pursuing the facts wherever they may lead.On a personal note, this has been an eventful year. On April 1, I became TVA's third Inspector General. While much of the credit for the successes highlighted in this report belongs to my predecessor-William L. Hinshaw, 11-1 am eager to build upon the high morale, innovative atmosphere, open communications, and good working relationships that are his legacy to this office. As always, I and the men and women of this office will continue to work to justify the trust and responsibilities placed upon us. Sincerely, George T. Prosser
This is our fifteenth semiannual report. During this reporting period, we began reviewing our operations to ensure we are acting in ways consistent with the Report of the National Performance Review --"From Red Tape to Results: Creating a Government that Works Better & Costs Less.'' We are pleased to report that both TVA and the OIG already are traveling the road to reinvent government.TVA recently adopted three goals--pL1t employees first, establish environmental leadership, and maintain competitive rates. Our efforts to work with TVA management to achieve these goals include soliciting TVA input for audits and inspections, improving programs and preventing problems, loaning employees to management for specific assignments, and obtaining feedback from customers. The generally positive feedback received this period coupled with a continued decrease in resources shows we are successfully focusing our attention on doing more quality work with less.This report was intentionally shortened and emphasizes results from our work used by management to improve TVA operations. Based on the continuing strong support of TVA managers, employees, and Congress, I anticipate even better results and more innovation in the future. We will continue to pursue our objective of being a "catalyst for excellence" while justifying the trust and responsibilities placed upon us. Sincerely, William L. Hinshaw, II
This is our fourteenth semiannual report and the second since I became Inspector General. This report also marks the near completion of my first year on the jobIt has been a challenging and eventful year. I have repeatedly been impressed by the dedication and skill of the men and women of this office whose efforts are directed toward making TVA the best utility in North America and the most productive and effective agency in the federal government. We share these goals with all TVA managers and employees and with TVA's many friends and supporters in the Tennessee Valley, Congress, and elsewhere.This reporting period saw significant changes within our office. We created a new operational unit Inspections-which will increase our coverage of TVA's activities by conducting focused, quick turnaround reviews of TVA processes, programs, and organizational units. In conjunction with staffing Inspections using current Office of the Inspector General personnel, we reduced the number of departments from four to three for each of the other two units-Audits and Investigations.This period also marked the conclusion of a major joint auditor-investigator project-a review of payments to TVA's employee medical insurance administrator. As a result of this review, TVA reached a settlement under which the administrator paid TVA over $8 million.We also issued 33 audit reports, completed 5 inspections, and closed over 200 investigative cases. These activities resulted in 33 individuals being referred to federal and state prosecutors and identification of nearly $160 million in funds that could be put to better use and over $17.5 million in questioned costs.Based on these positive results and the strong support of TVA managers, employees and Congress, I anticipate even better results in the future. As always, our effectiveness depends in large measure on this support and the dedication and effort of our employees. We will continue to work to justify this trust and be faithful stewards of the responsibilities assigned to us. Sincerely, William L. Hinshaw, II
