The IRS has developed and implemented significant systems to improve the tax return processing environment, and additional improvements and upgrades are being developed and implemented, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has said in deciding to upgrade the status of the agency’s modernization program from a material weakness to a deficiency.
TIGTA also said the IT operations program has implemented best-practice principles designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
However, it said computer security remains a material weakness.
"The IRS has generally improved its management of the modernization program," said J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
"However, we suggest that the IRS consider this program to be high-risk and continue to stress improvements in both its processes and performance."