Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
The Office of the Inspector General conducted an evaluation to determine if the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is performing preemployment suitability and onboarding steps necessary for access in a timely manner. We found TVA was allowing access to TVA facilities while not always performing preemployment suitability and onboarding steps in a timely manner. Specifically, we determined that the Form I-9, for 381 of 1,571 personnel (24 percent) hired between October 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023, was either not completed in a timely manner or never completed in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and 8 Code of Federal Regulations §§ 274a.1-274a.14. However, according to TVA Police and Emergency Management personnel, physical access should have been revoked but was not because Human Resources and Administration does not notify them when the I-9 threshold is exceeded. Additionally we identified opportunities to strengthen TVA Standard Programs and Processes to better align with federal requirements.
Date Issued:
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
2023-17416
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Inspection / Evaluation
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
3
Report updated under NDAA 5274:
No
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