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All Reports

Bellefonte Nuclear Plant (BLN) Construction Inventory

Report Number
2006-510I

We determined that approximately 95 percent of the items selected for review from items in BLN's construction inventory records pertaining to 213 commodities were actually warehoused at BLN. We also noted that the sales price of the inventory will likely be less than the original purchase cost due to the condition of the materials. This report was issued to management for informational purposes only.

Audit

Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Tools Control Analysis

Report Number
2006-503I

As a result of our review of the procedures and key control activities used to track and account for tools at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (Inspection No. 2005-526I), we performed an inspection to asses the processes and key control activities used to track and account for tools at WBN. TVA Nuclear (TVAN) Business Practice 226 (BP-226), Tool and Equipment Accountability, dated August 27, 2000:<br><br>Established and implemented a plant accountability system for tools and equipment. Strengthened and standardized existing tool and equipment accountability practices.

Audit

Internal Controls Over Time Reporting

Report Number
2005-034F

We reviewed and evaluated the control design and documentation for the time reporting process to determine whether key financial reporting risks were addressed in the control framework. In summary, we determined process control documentation was inadequate in the areas of establishing responsibility for accurate time reporting, and monitoring of time reported, which resulted in inconsistencies in time reporting processes used at TVA sites. TVA management agreed with our findings and initiated corrective actions to improve guidance. Summary Only

Audit

Subcontracted Engineering Services

Report Number
2005-045C

We reviewed $64.5 million of costs billed to TVA by a contractor for subcontracted engineering services performed at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 1. We determined TVA had been over billed $34,958.

Audit

Summary of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Process and Controls Documentation Reviews

Report Number
2005-059F

To assist TVA in preparing for compliance in fiscal year 2007 with Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX 404), we reviewed the documentation and design of certain financial reporting controls determined by the Controller's organization to be in scope for SOX 404 compliance and reporting. In summary, we reviewed 15 processes and made recommendations to management for improvements and obtained information about management's remedial actions planned or taken. Summary Only

Audit

Subcontracted Welding Services

Report Number
2005-043C

We reviewed $5.1 million of cost billed to TVA by a contractor for subcontracted welding services performed at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 1. We determined TVA had been billed $295,067 for (1) per diem payments that exceeded contract per diem limits; (2) ineligible and unsupported per diem, relocation, and equipment costs; and (3) ineligible fees. TVA management informed us they agreed with our audit findings and plan to take action to recover the overbilled amounts from the contractor. Summary Only

Audit

TVA IG Agreed-upon Procedures for Intragovernmental Activity and Balances

Report Number
2006-006F

We completed agreed-upon procedures and issued a report to the U.S. Treasury Financial Management Service and Government Accountability Office to assist in the preparation and audit of the fiscal year 2006 U.S. government-wide consolidated financial report. Summary Only

Audit

Intragovernmental FY 2005 3rd Quarter Activity and Balances

Report Number
2005-061F

Each quarter federal agencies, including TVA, submit intragovernmental balances by federal trading partner (TP) to the U.S. Treasury (UST) to assist in preparing the annual governmentwide consolidated financial report. To facilitate TVA's reconciliation with its TPs at yearend, we reviewed the FY 2005 3rd quarter intragovernmental information reported to UST. In summary, we found (1) Intragovernmental balance information as reported generally agreed with the third-quarter financial statements, (2) some inaccuracies in the data submitted in the U.S.

Audit

Calvert City Coal Terminal

Report Number
2005-530I

We performed an inspection to determine why Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has incurred significant coal adjustments stemming from TVA's receipt of coal through Calvert City Terminal (CC). TVA has contracted with CC through 2008 for transloading, stockpiling, and blending coal.

Audit