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Organizational Effectiveness - Technology Portfolio Management

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2023-17430
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
The Office of the Inspector General conducted a review of TVA’s Technology Portfolio Management (TPfM) organization to identify factors that could impact TPfM’s organizational effectiveness. Interviews with TPfM personnel revealed positive interactions within TPfM. However, we identified issues that included engagement risk in one group that affected morale. We also identified opportunities to improve (1) performance of the Technology and Innovation mission pertaining to role clarity and execution and (2) communication and collaboration with business partners.
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 Director, Technology Portfolio Management address engagement risk in one group.

We recommend the Director, Technology Portfolio Management address Technology Portfolio Management personnel and business partner concerns pertaining to role clarity and execution and business partners’ collaboration and communication needs.