Federal Reports

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

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

This semiannual report describes our office's accomplishments for the six-month period ending March 31, 1996.During this reporting period, we issued 24 audit reports which identified almost $2.6 million in questioned costs and $10.9 million In funds which could be put to better use. our auditors emphasized contract-related Issues while also reviewing topics as diverse as the competitiveness of Tennessee-mined coal, proposed barge unloading facilities, and a chemical cleaning process at a nuclear power plant. In addition, an audit of a contractor's proposal Involving the transmission and power supply program Identified savings of about$7.7 million.our Investigations group completed 117 cases and has 154 cases under active investigation. During this reporting period, they identified potential recoveries of more than $1 million, and their work resulted in7 Indictments and 12 convictions. Investigations focusing on fraudulent workers' compensation claims resulted in potential long-term savings to TVA of over $4 million. 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 $500,000 for living expenses that were paid based on fraudulent or Ineligible claims.We also completed seven special projects, including reviews of the Concerns Resolution Program at a TVA nuclear plant, employee sick leave use, and a relocation services contract. Virtually, all the employees we interviewed indicated they would report nuclear quality and safety Issues to the concerns program, while our report on TVA's $4.5 million relocation services contract described ways TVA could save as much as$850,000.As always, the men and women who work here 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

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