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THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURY INSPECTOR GENERAL

TREASURY DIRECTIVE 27-14

Date: January 15, 1999
Sunset Review: January 15, 2001
Expiration Date: January 15, 2002

 SUBJECT: Organization and Functions of the Office of Treasury Inspector
General for Tax Administration

1. PURPOSE. This directive describes the organization and functions of

the Office of Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration

(OTIGTA).

2. THE TREASURY INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TAX ADMINISTRATION. The Treasury

Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) is appointed by the

President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and reports

to the Secretary of the Treasury and the Deputy Secretary. The Office of

the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (OTIGTA) is

organizationally placed within the Departmental Offices, but is

independent of the Departmental Offices and all other offices and

bureaus within the Department.

a. Pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, the TIGTA

carries out a comprehensive audit and investigative program to assess

the operations and programs of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the

IRS Oversight Board, and the Office of Chief Counsel of the IRS.

(Hereafter, the IRS Oversight Board and the Office of the Chief Counsel

of the IRS are referred to as the "Related Entities").

b. The TIGTA carries out the duties and responsibilities described in

Treasury Order 115-01 "Office of the Inspector General for Tax

Administration" or successor documents.

c. The TIGTA provides executive leadership to the OTIGTA and exercises

supervision over the personnel and functions of its major components.

The TIGTA determines the budget needs of the OTIGTA, sets organizational

policies and priorities, oversees organizational operations and provides

reports to the Secretary and members of Congress.

d. The TIGTA is a member of the President's Council on Integrity and

Efficiency (PCI&E).

e. Under the supervision of the TIGTA are a Deputy Inspector General for

Tax Administration; a Counsel to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax

Administration; an Assistant Inspector General for Audit; an Assistant

Inspector General for Investigations; four Regional Inspectors General

for Tax Administration; the Director, Office of Resources, Management

and Support; the Director, Office of Systems Development and

Integration; the Director, Central Case Development Center; the National

Director for Communication, Education and Quality; and such support

staff as the TIGTA deems necessary. (See Attachment I for chart of

OTIGTA organization.)

3. THE DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TAX ADMINISTRATION. The Deputy

Inspector General for Tax Administration serves as the TIGTA's principal

assistant and is designated as the first assistant to the TIGTA for the

purposes of 5 U.S.C. 3345.

a. The Deputy Inspector General for Tax Administration directs and

oversees the national proactive and coordinated activities of auditors

and investigators to detect and deter fraud and abuse involving the IRS

or the Related Entities;

b. The Deputy Inspector General for Tax Administration manages the

strategic management process of the OTIGTA, which consists of

formulating the TIGTA's Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan;

evaluating the programs and operations of the Assistant Inspectors

General and Regional Inspectors General; and preparing the semiannual

report for the Secretary and Congress.

c. The Deputy Inspector General for Tax Administration coordinates

legislative activities for the OTIGTA.

d. The Deputy Inspector General for Tax Administration supervises the

following officials:

(1) The Director, Office of Management, Resources and Support, who

advises and assists the TIGTA on administrative, financial, personnel,

and management matters; develops, directs and oversees OTIGTA

administrative policy, planning and resource activities nationally; and

furnishes administrative services for OTIGTA headquarters operations.

(2) The Director, Office of Systems Development and Integration, who is

responsible for developing the OTIGTA's information system architecture

and budget requirements; establishing information technology policies

and procedures; acquiring, developing, and maintaining computer

hardware, data telecommunications, and software applications; and

providing information technology services in support of audits,

investigations and administrative activities at OTIGTA locations

nationwide.

(3) The Director, Central Case Development Center, who is responsible

for detecting unauthorized access to taxpayer records by employees of

the IRS and Related Entities, and detecting fraud and abuse by employees

through analysis of audit trails and other records maintained on IRS

computer systems.

(4) The National Director of Communications, Education, and Quality, who

originates, plans, implements and directs the OTIGTA's system management

program, leadership and management education programs, and internal and

external communications programs.

4. THE COUNSEL TO THE TREASURY INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TAX ADMINISTRATION.

The Counsel to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration

performs the following functions.

a. Provides legal advice to the various components of the OTIGTA on

issues that arise in the exercise of their audit and investigative

responsibilities. Such issues include the scope and exercise of the

TIGTA's authorities and responsibilities; audit and investigative

techniques and procedures; the impact of proposed and existing

legislation and regulations on IRS and OTIGTA programs and operations;

and legal issues that arise in the conduct and resolution of audits and

investigations.

b. Provides legal advice on OTIGTA internal administration and

operations, including appropriations, ethics, personnel matters, and the

disclosure of tax and other information.

c. Conducts and supervises the litigation on personnel and Equal

Employment Opportunity matters involving OTIGTA employees and, as

applicable, coordinates with the Department of Justice and others on

these matters.

d. Reviews and coordinates with the Department of Justice the

enforcement of subpoenas issued by the OTIGTA, and representation of

OTIGTA in litigation.

5. THE ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR AUDIT. The Assistant Inspector

General for Audit (AIGA) performs the following functions.

a. Plans and oversees an audit program that provides for independent

reviews and appraisals of the operations of the IRS and Related

Entities. These reviews provide information on the condition of all

functional activities of the IRS and Related Entities, and are

sufficient in scope to provide a basis for constructive management

action by responsible officials.

b. Provides overall leadership and direction for evaluating the

vulnerability of IRS and Related Entities operating activities to

problems, and recommends action to pursue in planning audit coverage

that provides for:

(1) systematic verifications and analyses of financial transactions;

(2) assessments of the design and development of new and existing

information systems;

(3) appraisals of the effectiveness and efficiency of IRS and Related

Entities programs and operations; and

(4) execution of the responsibilities mandated under the Chief Financial

Officers Act relating to audits of IRS financial statements.

c. Plans and executes continuous quality assurance of audit activities

by conducting visitations to independently assess the execution of

regional and headquarters audit operations and their adherence to the

GAO's Government Auditing Standards; identifying operational concerns in

audit activities and preparing reports that recommend appropriate

management actions; monitoring and evaluating regional audit activities

using qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis; and recommending

new procedures and techniques for improving the overall quality of audit

operations.

d. Formulates and maintains audit policies, procedures, and program

guidelines; develops and maintains the audit management information

system; and produces management information reports for use by OTIGTA

managers.

e. Develops and maintains the professional skills of audit personnel by

providing professional training course development, design and

instruction. The AIGA determines, in conjunction with the National

Director for Communications, Education and Quality, training priorities

and goals of the audit training programs, identifies training needs, and

defines and articulates training objectives.

f. Supervises the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit; the

Directors of the Office of Strategic Planning; the Director, Office of

Policy and Management; and the Director, Office of Audit Projects.

6. ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR INVESTIGATIONS. The Assistant

Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) performs the following

functions.

a. Plans and oversees a program to investigate activities related to

fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement concerning the activities and

operations of IRS and Related Entities. This includes investigating

allegations against employees, applicants, grantees, and contractors

(including those performing tax administration functions for the IRS) of

criminal acts and other misconduct such as bribery; embezzlement; abuse

of authority; unauthorized disclosure or use of tax information; false

claims; conflict of interest; violations of the Federal ethics

standards; and abuse of taxpayer rights.

b. Protects the IRS and Related Entities against external attempts to

corrupt or threaten their employees such as attempts by non-IRS

employees and tax practitioners to unlawfully interfere with the

programs and operations of the IRS through bribery, impersonation,

intimidation, harassment, threats, assaults or other unlawful actions

that may impact IRS personnel and impede Federal tax administration.

c. Formulates investigative policies and procedures; performs quality

assurance and oversight reviews to assure that the investigative program

is in compliance with guidelines and investigative standards; prepares

reports on investigative trends; and processes requests for release of

information in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the

Privacy Act and Internal Revenue Code disclosure provisions.

d. Provides support nationwide in the forensic examination of

documentary evidence; furnishes expertise in the use of technical and

electronic investigative equipment; assists in the enhancement of video

and audio evidentiary material; provides expertise and assistance during

the search and seizure of computers and computer data; performs tests of

the security of IRS and Related Entities information systems; and, in

conjunction with the National Director for Communications, Education and

Quality, assesses investigative training needs and sets training

objectives.

e. Operates a nationwide complaint center, including a hotline, to

receive and process allegations of fraud, waste or abuse; supervises

investigations of allegations against the IRS Executive Resources Board,

members of the IRS Oversight Board, and officials who are appointed by

the TIGTA; administers the Potentially Dangerous Taxpayer System; and

gathers information regarding individuals or groups who advocate

violence against the IRS.

f. Supervises the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations;

the Director, Office of Investigations; the Director, Office of Policy

and Oversight; the Director, Office of Training and Investigative

Support; and an Executive Assistant.

7. THE REGIONAL INSPECTORS GENERAL FOR TAX ADMINISTRATION. The Regional

Inspectors General for Tax Administration perform the following

functions:

a. Provide executive level direction over regional audit and

investigative staffs;

b. Supervise the regional information technology and administrative

staffs; and

c. Direct local proactive activities of auditors and investigators to

detect and deter fraud and abuse involving IRS personnel and activities.

d. There are four Regional Inspectors General for Tax Administration.

The regional offices are located in the metropolitan areas of New York,

NY; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; and San Francisco, CA. These regional

offices have the same geographical boundaries as the four IRS regions;

OTIGTA personnel who are assigned to a Regional Inspectors General for

Tax Administration are located at various locations within the region.

(See Attachment II for chart of the OTIGTA field structure.)

(1) The Regional Inspector General for Audit is responsible for the

execution of the audit program throughout the region. The audit program,

which includes verification of financial transactions and analyses of

IRS operating programs, policy and procedures, serves as the basis for

informing appropriate officials of the manner in which operations are

being carried out and responsibilities are being discharged, and

recommending necessary changes in policies, practices and procedures.

(2) The Regional Inspector General for Investigations is responsible for

the execution of the investigative program throughout the region. This

program investigates allegations of fraud, abuse or misconduct by

employees of the IRS and the Related Entities, and actions by

individuals who attempt to threaten or corrupt these employees or impede

tax administration. The investigative results are given to the

Department of Justice, IRS management, or other authorities for

appropriate criminal and administrative action.

8. AUTHORITY. Treasury Order 115-01, "Office of the Inspector General

for Tax Administration"

9. EXPIRATION DATE. This Directive will expire three years from the date

of issuance unless superseded or canceled prior to that date.

10. OFFICE OF PRIMARY INTEREST. Office of Treasury Inspector General for

Tax Administration.