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| Date June 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-560 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Status of Recommendations from Financial Audits and Related Financial Management Reports GAO-06-560 June 2006 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-560, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of... |
| Date March 23, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-328 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INFORMATION SECURITY Continued Progress Needed to Strengthen Controls at the Internal Revenue Service GAO-06-328 a March 2006 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-328, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Continued Progress Ne... |
| Date Feb. 21, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-360 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2006 Report to Congressional Committees BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Internal Revenue Service’s Fiscal Year 2006 Expenditure Plan GAO-06-360 a February 2006 BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-360, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Internal Revenue Service’s Fiscal Y... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-51 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Improved Some Filing Season Services, but Long-term Goals Would Help Manage Strategic Trade-offs GAO-06-51 a November 2005 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-51, a report to the Chairman, Sub... |
| Date Sept. 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-999R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 27, 2005 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable Max Baucus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Activities of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration The Department of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) audits and investigate... |
| Date Sept. 1, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1009SP |
Title
Contents Preface Introduction Section 1 Revenue— Taxes Exist to Fund Government
The Current Tax System Historical Trends in Tax Revenue Historical Trends in Federal Spending Borrowing versus Taxing as a Source of Resources Long-term Fiscal Challenge Revenue Effects of Federal Tax Policy Changes General Options Suggested for Fundamental Tax Reform Key Questions 1 4 7 7 13 14 15 17 19 21 22 24 26... |
| Date Aug. 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-878 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX POLICY Summary of Estimates of the Costs of the Federal Tax System GAO-05-878 a August 2005 TAX POLICY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-878, a report to House Majority Leader Thomas DeLay, and the Honorable John Linder, House of Representatives Accountability Integrity Reliability Summary of Estima... |
| Date July 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-671 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Can Improve Its Productivity Measures by Using Alternative Methods GAO-05-671 a July 2005 TAX ADMINSTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-671, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliabilit... |
| Date July 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-782 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Needs Better Strategic Planning and Evaluation of Taxpayer Assistance Training GAO-05-782 a July 2005 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-782, a report to congressional requesters. Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Needs Better Strategic Planning and Evaluati... |
| Date June 16, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-683T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 16, 2005 Testimony
Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Thousands of Civilian Agency Contractors Abuse the Federal Tax System with Little Consequence
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz... |
| Date June 16, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-637 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Thousands of Civilian Agency Contractors Abuse the Federal Tax System with Little Consequence GAO-05-637 a June 2005 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-637, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Thousands of Civilian Agency Contr... |
| Date May 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-707T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 19, 2005 Testimony Before Congressional Committees IRS MODERNIZATION Continued Progress Requires Addressing Resource Management Challenges
Statement of James R. White, Director Strategic Issues David A. Powner, Director Information Technology Management Issues Steven J. Sebastian, Dir... |
| Date April 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-393 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Status of Recommendations from Financial Audits and Related Financial Management Reports GAO-05-393 a April 2005 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-393, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Statu... |
| Date April 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-247R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 27, 2005 The Honorable Mark W. Everson Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS’s Internal Controls Dear Mr. Everson: In November 2004, we issued our report on the results of our audit of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) financial statements as of, and for the fiscal yea... |
| Date April 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-561T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday April 20, 2005 Testimony
Before the House Committee on Ways and Means TAX-EXEMPT SECTOR Governance, Transparency, and Oversight Are Critical for Maintaining Public Trust
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-561T A April 20, 2005 TAX-EXEMPT SECTOR H... |
| Date April 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-482 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to the Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives INFORMATION SECURITY Internal Revenue Service Needs to Remedy Serious Weaknesses over Taxpayer and Bank Secrecy Act Data GAO-05-482 a April 2005 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-482, a report to the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives ... |
| Date Nov. 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-46 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to Congressional Committees BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION IRS’s Fiscal Year 2004 Expenditure Plan GAO-05-46 a November 2004 BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-46, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS’s Fiscal Year 2004 Expenditure Plan Why GAO Did This S... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1040 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Should Take Steps to Improve the Accuracy of Schedule K-1 Data GAO-04-1040 a September 2004 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-04-1040, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate. Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Should Take Steps to I... |
| Date May 24, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-492 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to Congressional Committees TAX DEBT COLLECTION IRS Is Addressing Critical Success Factors for Contracting Out but Will Need to Study the Best Use of Resources GAO-04-492 a May 2004 TAX DEBT COLLECTION IRS Is Addressing Critical Success Factors for Contracting Out but Will Need to Study the Best Use of Resources Highlights of GAO-04-492, ... |
| Date April 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-523 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Status of Recommendations from Financial Audits and Related Financial Management Reports GAO-04-523 a April 2004 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Status of Recommendations from Financial Audits and Related Financial Management Reports Highlights of GAO-04-523, a report to the Comm... |
| Date March 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-560T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 30, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Assessment of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Request and 2004 Filing Season Performance
Statement of James R. White Director, Tax Issues Robert F. Dacey Director, In... |
| Date March 10, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-529T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 10, 2004 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers Can Be Improperly Obtained and Used
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director, Tax Issues GAO-04... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-438T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Internal Revenue Service Needs to Further Strengthen Program Management
Statement of Robert F. Dacey Director, Information Security Issues GAO-04... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-794 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters EARNED INCOME CREDIT Qualifying Child Certification Test Appears Justified, but Evaluation Plan Is Incomplete GAO-03-794 a September 2003 EARNED INCOME CREDIT Qualifying Child Certification Test Appears Justified, but Evaluation Plan Is Incomplete Highlights of GAO-03-794, a report to congressional reques... |
| Date July 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-687R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 23, 2003 The Honorable Mark W. Everson Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: Improvements Needed in Controls over IRS’s Excise Tax Certification Process Dear Mr. Everson: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), along with other components of the Department of the Treasury, collects and distributes excise tax rec... |
| Date June 16, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-614 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Is Implementing the National Research Program as Planned GAO-03-614 June 2003 TAX ADMINISTRATION
Highlights of GAO-03-614, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate IRS Is Implementing the National Research Program as Planned The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) needs ... |
| Date April 8, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-641T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 8, 2003 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Assessment of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Request and 2003 Filing Season Performance to Date
Statement of James R. White Director, Tax Issues Robert F. Dacey Direc... |
| Date March 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-365SP |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO SYMPOSIUM Addressing Key Challenges in an Intergovernmental Setting GAO-03-365SP a March 2003 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO SYMPOSIUM Addressing Key Challenges in an Intergovernmental Setting Highlights of GAO-03-365SP Responding to many of the nation’s critical challenges—such as meeting the health care needs of the poor or coun... |
| Date Jan. 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-299 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate IRS LOCKBOX BANKS More Effective Oversight, Stronger Controls, and Further Study of Costs and Benefits Are Needed GAO-03-299 a January 2003 IRS LOCKBOX BANKS More Effective Oversight, Stronger Controls, and Further Study of Costs and Benefits Are Needed Highlig... |
| Date Jan. 3, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-318R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 January 3, 2003 The Honorable Bob Wenzel Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Service Subject: Minimizing Inappropriate Levies in IRS’s Federal Payment Levy Program Dear Mr. Wenzel: Each year, thousands of taxpayers who owe delinquent federal taxes receive billions of dollars in federal payments. To help the Interna... |
| Date Nov. 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-143 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Needs to Further Refine Its Tax Filing Season Performance Measures GAO-03-143 United States General Accounting Office November 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
The t... |
| Date Aug. 2, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-827 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION Advance Tax Refund Program Was a Major Accomplishment, but Not Problem Free GAO-02-827 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology Over $36 Billion in Advance Tax Refunds Were Issued at a Cost of at Least $138 Million... |
| Date June 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-769 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION New Compliance Research Effort Is on Track, but Important Work Remains GAO-02-769 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology NRP’s Design and Major Components NRP Is on Track To Meet Objectives, but Critical Cadre De... |
| Date April 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-619T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m., EDT Monday April 15, 2002 TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Continues to Face Management Challenges in its Business Practices and Modernization Effort... |
| Date Dec. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-144 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION Assessment of IRS' 2001 Tax Filing Season GAO-02-144 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology With Two Significant Exceptions, Processing of Returns and Refunds Went Smoothly Despite Various Ef... |
| Date Sept. 1, 2001 |
Report No. A02377 |
Title
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCLOSURES RELATED TO TAX REVENUE TRANSACTIONS BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, CUSTOMS, AND OTHERS Amending SFFAS 7 for Revenue and Other Financing Accounting Sources Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards No. 20 September 2001 THE FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD ‘. ‘. The Federal Accounting Standards... |
| Date May 8, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-700T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before Congressional Committees For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2001 IRS MODERNIZATION Continued Improvement in Management Capability Needed to Support LongTerm Transformation
Statement of James R. White, Director Tax Issues Randolph C. Hite, Director Information Technology Systems Issues Steven J. Sebastian, Actin... |
| Date May 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-698R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 1, 2001 The Honorable Amo Houghton Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Request for the Internal Revenue Service Dear Mr. Chairman: In response to a request for information on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) budget for fiscal year 2002, this l... |
| Date April 6, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-301R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 6, 2001 The Honorable William M. Thomas Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Vice Chairman Joint Committee on Taxation Subject: Information Related to the Scope and Complexity of the Federal Tax System The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 requires the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) to rep... |
| Date April 6, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-189 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives IRS TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE Quality of Service Mixed in the 2000 Filing Season and Below IRS’ Long-Term Goal GAO-01-189 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope, and Methodology Telephone Assistance Results Were Mixed and Fell Short... |
| Date April 3, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-595T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday April 3, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 2001 Tax Filing Season, Systems Modernization, and Security of Electronic Filing
Statement of James R. White Director, Tax Issues Randolph C. Hite Directo... |
| Date April 2, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-562T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EDT Monday, April 2, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Progress Continues But Serious Management Challenges Remain
Statement of Robert F. Dacey D... |
| Date March 16, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-444R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 16, 2001 The Honorable Ben Nighthorse Campbell Chairman The Honorable Byron L. Dorgan Ranking Member Subcommittee on Treasury and General Government Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Ernest J. Istook, Jr. Chairman Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal Service and General Government Committee on Appropriation... |
| Date March 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-389 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to the Secretary of the Treasury FINANCIAL AUDIT Bureau of the Public Debt’s Fiscal Years 2000 and 1999 Schedules of Federal Debt GAO-01-389 Contents Letter Auditor’s Report Overview, Schedules, and Notes Appendixes
Overview on Federal Debt Managed by the Bureau of the Public Debt Schedules of Federal Debt Notes to the Schedules of ... |
| Date Feb. 23, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-234 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters IRS MODERNIZATION IRS Should Enhance Its Performance Management System GAO-01-234 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background IRS Has Developed Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures IRS Has Made Progress But Could Further Enhance Its Performance Management System Conclusions Recommendations for Execu... |
| Date Jan. 22, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-227 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Report to Congressional Committees TAX SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Results of Review of IRS’ Third Expenditure Plan GAO-01-227 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Briefing Slides From November 9, 2000, Briefing of Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittee Staff 3 8 54 56 Appendix II: Comments From the Internal Revenue Service Appendix III:... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-254 |
Title
D01254.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:57 AM United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
Department of the Treasury GAO-01-254 D01254.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:57 AM D01254.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:57 AM Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Accountabili... |
| Date Nov. 17, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-42 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2000 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Recommendations to Improve Financial and Operational Management GAO-01-42 Contents Letter Executive Summary Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Weaknesses in IRS’ Management of Unpaid Assessments
Objectives, Scope, and Methodology 5 8 20 21 Reporting Unpaid Assessments M... |
| Date Nov. 8, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-91 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2000 Report to Congressional Committees TAX SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Results of Review of IRS’ August 2000 Interim Spending Plan GAO-01-91 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Briefing Slides From September 22, 2000, Briefing of Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittee Staff 3 14 59 61 65 Appendix II: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Appe... |
| Date Nov. 1, 2000 |
Report No. 164305 |
Title
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board ELIMINATION OF DISCLOSURES RELATED TO TAX REVENUE TRANSACTIONS THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, CUSTOMS, AND OTHERS Amending SFFAS 7 for Revenue and Other Financing BY Accounting Sources Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Exposure Draft Standards Written comments are requested by February 16,200l November 2000 THE FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISOR... |
