Federal Reports

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At the request of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Supply Chain, the OIG examined the cost proposal submitted by a company for construction services for TVA bottom ash dewatering facilities. Our objective was to determine if this company's cost proposal was fairly stated for a planned $100 million contract. In our opinion, the company's cost proposal was overstated. Specifically, the company's cost proposal for the Kingston Fossil Plant (KIF) baseline project included overstated fees and costs. We estimated TVA could avoid about $4.5 million on the $100 million contract by (1) negotiating reductions to the proposed fee rate and only applying fee to costs specified in TVA's request for proposal, and (2) revising the KIF baseline project estimated costs to eliminate unsupported engineering costs and reflect the correct markup rates. Additionally, we found the company's cost proposal included incorrect craft labor rates.(Summary Only)

At the request of United States Capitol Police (USCP or the Department) Oversight Committees and in accordance with our annual plan, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the Department's disciplinary process. Our primary objectives were to determine if the Department (1) established internal controls and processes for ensuring that USCP employees subject to the disciplinary process were afforded due process based on transparency and fairness, and (2) complied with applicable policies and procedures as well as applicable laws, regulations, and best practices. Our scope included internal controls, processes, and operations during Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 and FY 2015. 

CNCS-OIG completed its investigation into hotline allegations that VISTA members (VISTA) assigned to Programa de Apoyo y Enlace Comunitaro (PAEC), Rincon, PR, were directed to perform duties ordinarily performed by a paid employee.