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Organizational Effectiveness - Power Service Shop

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2022-17396
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
The Office of the Inspector General conducted a review of the Power Service Shop (PSS) organization to identify factors that could impact PSS’s organizational effectiveness. During our evaluation, PSS personnel commented positively on interactions within and outside of PSS and the safety environment. However, we identified issues that could negatively impact PSS’s effectiveness, if not addressed. These issues include (1) staffing challenges; (2) resource concerns related to tooling, tools, equipment, and trailers; and (3) communication with business partners. PSS is taking actions to address some of these concerns. We also identified risks to the independence of PSS’s Quality Control inspectors performing work on nuclear related components.
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 Vice President, Power Service Shop and Regional Maintenance, address or continue to address staffing challenges.

We recommend the Vice President, Power Service Shop and Regional Maintenance, address or continue to address resource concerns related to tooling, tools, equipment, and trailers.

We recommend the Vice President, Power Service Shop and Regional Maintenance, address or continue to address concerns related to business partner communication.

We recommend the Senior Vice President, Generation Projects and Fleet Services, in coordination with the Chief Nuclear Officer, mitigate the risks to Quality Control inspector independence.