Semiannual Report

I am pleased to submit this semiannual report on the accomplishments of the OIG for the six-month period ending September 30, 2002.I am honored to continue serving as the Acting Inspector General. During this reporting period, our efforts ranged from increasing our role in financial-related matters and security reviews to conducting contract audits and integrity investigations. Our products, as summarized throughout this report, have been well received and have contributed in many ways toward helping TVA achieve its goals.As part of our ongoing efforts to focus on our core missions in these times of uncertainty, we have adopted an OIG seal, as reflected on the front cover. That seal incorporates three themes––the United States, TVA, and the OIG. We can best serve both the United States and TVA by concentrating on the role given us by Congress, as reflected in that seal––to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.To better carry out this role, we measure and reward productivity, timeliness, and results. Our efforts in these areas during this past year resulted in significant internal OIG improvements, and I intend to continue emphasizing these three areas as we move forward to face the challenges of the new year.I am extremely pleased by the support I have received as Acting Inspector General from Congress, OIG employees, the TVA Board, and our other stakeholders. I look forward to further serving these constituencies.Sincerely,G. Donald Hickman