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Substation Physical Security

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2020-15708
Report Type
Audit
Description
As part of our annual audit plan, we performed an audit of physical access to Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) substations. Our audit objective was to determine if substations had appropriate physical access controls. Our scope included substations that contain devices with TVA network connectivity.We found substations had overall appropriate physical access controls. However, we identified control weaknesses in TVA’s annual access review process and management of one of the physical access controls. Additionally, we determined TVA’s Standard Programs and Processes should be revised to define requirements for physical access reviews.
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Tennessee Valley Authority OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Recommendations

We recommend the Senior Vice President, Resource Management and Operations Services, review TVA’s Standard Program and Process requirements for physical access reviews and update accordingly.

We recommend the Senior Vice President, Resource Management and Operations Services, remediate identified control weaknesses.