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Subcontracted Welding Services

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2005-043C
Report Type
Audit
Description
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
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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