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Organizational Effectiveness – Kingston Fossil Plant

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2022-17355
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
The Office of the Inspector General conducted a review of Kingston Fossil Plant (KIF) organization to identify factors that could impact KIF’s organizational effectiveness. During our evaluation, plant personnel informed us that interactions with management and between coworkers were generally positive, although behavioral concerns regarding one individual were identified. In addition, plant personnel expressed concerns regarding (1) condition of assets, (2) staffing challenges, and (3) communication related to the future of KIF.
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Tennessee Valley Authority OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

We recommend the Plant Manager, Kingston Fossil Plant, work with Human Resources to address the identified behavior issues with one individual.

We recommend the Plant Manager, Kingston Fossil Plant, and Vice President, Power Operations, Coal, address communication concerns related to Kingston Fossil Plant’s future.

We recommend the Plant Manager, Kingston Fossil Plant, and Vice President, Power Operations, Coal, determine if further actions could be taken to alleviate staffing concerns at Kingston Fossil Plant, including risks related to contractor knowledge and overtime, and implement as necessary.

We recommend the Plant Manager, Kingston Fossil Plant, and Vice President, Power Operations, Coal, evaluate the risks resulting from degraded asset condition and mitigate the risks as necessary.