Authority and Mission

Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) was originally created by the TVA Board of Directors in 1985.  The TVA OIG became statutory under the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988. Those Amendments established OIGs in 33 agencies, including TVA, where the agency head was to appoint the Inspector General.  The OIG's duties and authorities at those agencies are, by force of law, virtually the same as those for offices having an Inspector General appointed by the President. With the enactment of Public Law 106-422 on November 1, 2000, the President was given the authority to appoint the TVA Inspector General.

The Inspector General is responsible for conducting audits and investigations relating to TVA programs and operations, while keeping the TVA Board and Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of such programs and operations.  TVA's Inspector General is independent and subject only to the general supervision of the TVA Board of Directors.  The Inspector General's authority includes conducting any audit or investigation he/she deems necessary or desirable, issuing subpoenas, administering oaths, and granting confidentiality.

Mission
To promote excellence in TVA’s operations through the conduct of investigations,
audits, inspections, and advisory services designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.

Vision
To be a highly effective organization that promotes positive change
by identifying opportunities for improvements in the performance
and efficiency of TVA’s programs and operations.

Strategic Goals

• Perform timely reviews that address stakeholder concerns and areas of highest risk
• Cultivate and retain a highly skilled, innovative, and motivated workforce
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and deliver services that meet their needs