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Additional Consideration of Prior Conduct and Performance Issues Is Needed When Hiring Former Employees

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2015-10-006
Report Type
Audit
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
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Recommendations

The IRS Human Capital Officer should work with General Legal Services (GLS) and the OPM to determine whether and during what part of the hiring process the IRS can fully consider prior conduct and performance issues.