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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... FEDERAL AUDIT Federal audit says BPA wasted $5.2 million on nixed software Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 13, 2015 at 5:36 PM By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 13, 2015 at 5:36 PM » Social News PORTLAND — A federal audit says the Bonneville Power Administration spent millions on hiring software that was later replaced. An audit released by the U.S. Department of Energy's Inspector General says $5.2 million was wasted on hiring software that the Portland-based power marketing agency stopped using in June 2014, the Oregonian reported. Tacoma-based Avue Technologies was contracted to provide the software in 2012. Chief executive Linda Rix said the audit was "flat out inaccurate." "We had the thought that maybe this was a form of retaliation," Rix said. "It's not dissimilar from the other report in that it is not well researched or well founded. I'm not sure this is directed as much at us as it is the procurement function within BPA." Avue criticized a 2013 Inspector General investigation into complaints that said Bonneville was discouraging hiring veterans. Bonneville Power officials say they did not commission Avue's analysis of that investigation, and administrator Elliot Mainzer said in a statement responding to the recent audit the agency is implementing changes. "We are committed to addressing the remaining weaknesses in our procurement practices and establishing first rate purchasing procedures and IT program management, which are critical to maintaining the region's trust to carry out its mission," Mainzer said. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 13, 2015 at 5:36 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501