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Organizational Effectiveness - Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Site Security

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2019-15570
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
The Office of the Inspector General conducted a review of the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Site Security (SS) organization to identify factors that could impact WBN SS's organizational effectiveness. Our report identified strengths that positively affected WBN SS related to (1) organizational alignment, (2) positive interactions within WBN SS, (3) first-line management support, and (4) positive ethical culture. We also identified risks that could impact the effectiveness of WBN SS to achieve its responsibilities in support of the Nuclear vision and TVA mission. These risks included (1) communication deficiencies, (2) safety concerns, (3) perceptions of inadequate staffing, (4) reporting of performance data, and (5) ineffective relationships with support organizations.
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Tennessee Valley Authority OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Work with Corporate Nuclear Security to determine accurate performance indicators are reported and assess access controls, as appropriate.

Assess current communication methods and determine whether additional avenues for information sharing are needed.

Assess and address concerns related to perceptions about staffing levels.

Work with support organizations to improve communication and build trusting relationships.

Take actions, as appropriate, to address safety concerns related to lighting, post rotations, and night shift training.