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The Office of the Inspector General conducted an organizational effectiveness review of Paradise Fossil Plant (PAF) to identify operational and cultural strengths and risks that could impact PAF’s organizational effectiveness. Our report identified strengths related to (1) organizational alignment, (2) teamwork within and between PAF departments, and (3) leadership of first-line supervisors. However, we also identified risks that could impact the effectiveness of PAF to achieve its responsibilities in support of Power Operation’s mission. These risks related to (1) diminished trust in leadership at PAF and TVA senior management levels; (2) a weak safety climate; and (3) lack of adequate training.

We conducted this review to determine whether the FY 2017 Single Audit conducted by Alexander, Aronson, Finning & Co., P.C. (AAFCPAs) for Technical Education Research Centers, Inc. (TERC) met the requirements of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) and applicable auditing standards.

This briefing is designated Sensitive But Unclassified. To obtain further information, please contact the OIG Office of Counsel at OIGCounsel@oig.treas.gov, (202) 927-0650, or by mail at Office of Treasury Inspector General, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC 20220.