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Organizational Effectiveness – Commercial Energy Solutions Fuels and Hedging

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2020-15762-04
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
The Office of the Inspector General conducted a review of the Commercial Energy Solutions Fuels and Hedging (F&H) organization to identify factors that could impact F&H’s organizational effectiveness. During the course of our evaluation, we identified behaviors that had a positive impact on F&H. These included relationships with team members and most management. However, we also identified a behavioral risk related to relationships with a manager in one group. In addition, we identified risks to operations that could hinder F&H’s effectiveness. These risks were related to inaccurate coal burn forecasts and interactions 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 Vice President, F&H, address concerns related to business partner interactions.

We recommend the Vice President, F&H, address concerns related to relationships with one manager.