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Quality Management of the Colbert Combustion Turbine Expansion Project

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2023-17463
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
The Office of the Inspector General evaluated whether TVA’s quality management process for the Colbert Combustion Turbine expansion project was accomplished in a manner to achieve compliance with quality objectives and acceptance criteria. We determine quality management was accomplished by the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contractor in a manner to achieve compliance with quality objectives and acceptance criteria. However, due to previously identified Original Equipment Manufacturer related risks, we found TVA’s oversight of the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s equipment during fabrication could have been improved.
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

We recommend the Senior Vice President, Generation Projects and Fleet Services, implement a process to determine the appropriate level of Original Equipment Manufacturer oversight needed for future projects.