TVA OIG Releases Revealing Video

Do you know what fraud looks like?

The TVA OIG is on a mission to show you what fraud looks like in a revealing seven-minute video.  The release is narrated by Inspector General Richard Moore and features student actors depicting actual fraud cases involving TVA employees and contractors.  The video is featured on this web site.

“This video is designed to give TVA employees examples of what fraud might look like and to educate them on what to do if they suspect fraud,” Moore explained.  "It’s important to note that the vast majority of TVA employees and contractors do the right thing, but there are those few who may succumb to the temptation of fraud.  We’re counting on each honest TVA employee to alert us to any suspicions they may have.” 

The video gives information on the OIG hotline, called Empowerline, and explains that the hotline is answered away from TVA by a neutral third party and provides those reporting a concern the choice of anonymity.  The Empowerline is accessible by calling 1-877-866-7840 or by going to the Web site at www.OIGempowerline.com.

To access the revealing video, please click the Video link on this page.

The OIG is charged with promoting economy and efficiency while preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse affecting TVA.  Although thousands of TVA employees and contractors are hardworking and honest, there are those few who will be tempted to cheat the agency in one way or another.  TVA employees, contractors, and the public can help make a difference at TVA by reporting any suspicions about fraud, waste, and abuse to the OIG hotline system, known as the Empowerline.  As an incentive, individuals who provide information about fraud which leads to a felony charge or significant monetary recovery may receive a financial reward.  We think it’s just good business to help those who help us put a stop to fraud affecting TVA.