A Process To Determine Whether To Construct Projects In-House or by Private Contractor Is Needed by TVA
EMD-82-50
Published: Mar 15, 1982. Publicly Released: Mar 15, 1982.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) determinations concerning whether to construct projects in-house or by private contractor based on the more economical of the two approaches.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Authority | The Board of Directors, TVA, should develop procedures and criteria to implement the task force recommendation. |
Closed – Not Implemented
While there is still some relevancy to this recommendation, current actions will be followed up through report RCED-83-123.
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Construction costsContract costsCost analysisOverhead costsPolicy evaluationConstructionExpenditure of fundsProcurementHousing constructionEnergy and water development