It has been reported that misconduct occurred during Chubu Electric Power’s safety review and that internal checks and balances were not functioning. The report points to limits on the company’s ability to police itself.
Allegations that misconduct occurred during Chubu Electric Power’s safety review have highlighted deficiencies in the company’s internal control functions. The expression “company secretary” has come under scrutiny, and the appropriateness of the company’s oversight and audit systems has reportedly been called into question.
The view that internal checks and balances failed to operate has also been reported, with internal whistleblowing and monitoring mechanisms said to have malfunctioned in the background. Attention is focused on future investigations and responsibility for explaining the circumstances.