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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Tennessee Valley Authority OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Tennessee Valley Authority OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Tennessee Valley Authority
Report Number
2023-17416
Report Description

The Office of the Inspector General conducted an evaluation to determine if the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is performing preemployment suitability and onboarding steps necessary for access in a timely manner. We found TVA was allowing access to TVA facilities while not always performing preemployment suitability and onboarding steps in a timely manner. Specifically, we determined that the Form I-9, for 381 of 1,571 personnel (24 percent) hired between October 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023, was either not completed in a timely manner or never completed in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and 8 Code of Federal Regulations §§ 274a.1-274a.14. However, according to TVA Police and Emergency Management personnel, physical access should have been revoked but was not because Human Resources and Administration does not notify them when the I-9 threshold is exceeded. Additionally we identified opportunities to strengthen TVA Standard Programs and Processes to better align with federal requirements.

Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Tennessee Valley Authority OIG