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Organizational Effectiveness – TVA Police & Emergency Management

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2022-17371
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
The Office of the Inspector General conducted a review of TVA Police and Emergency Management’s (TVAP&EM) organization to identify factors that could impact TVAP&EM’s organizational effectiveness. During interviews, TVAP&EM personnel revealed positive interactions within and outside TVAP&EM. However, we identified issues that have, or could, affect accomplishment of the TVAP&EM mission, if not addressed. These issues included (1) engagement risks, (2) employee concerns related to inconsistent practices within the organization, (3) risks related to TVAP&EM’s mobile software tool, and (4) risks to personnel security. We also identified an opportunity to strengthen risk assessment within TVAP&EM.
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Tennessee Valley Authority OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
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Recommendations

We recommend the Director, TVA Police and Emergency Management, address the engagement risks related to communication, trust, accountability, and recognition with certain TVA Police and Emergency Management managers.

We recommend the Director, TVA Police and Emergency Management, address inconsistent practices by addressing the perceptions related to organizational focus, where applicable.

We recommend the Director, TVA Police and Emergency Management, address inconsistent practices by clarifying law enforcement responsibilities, jurisdiction, and authority and communicate this to TVA Police and Emergency Management personnel.

We recommend the Director, TVA Police and Emergency Management, address inconsistent practices by communicating the expectations for documenting security-related incidents.

We recommend the Director, TVA Police and Emergency Management, address inconsistent practices by communicating the expectations for documenting security-related incidents.