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The Enterprise Cloud Program Developed a Strategy, but Work Remains to Achieve Cloud-Based Modernization Goals

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2020-20-010
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 Chief Information Officer should ensure that the December 2017 IRS enterprise-wide cloud strategy is updated periodically to reflect current Federal and Treasury Department guidance and requirements.

The Chief Information Officer should ensure that all workstreams needed for implementing the enterprise wide cloud strategy are developed.

The Chief Information Officer should authorize and approve the Cloud Governance Board charter.

The Chief Information Officer should develop enterprise-wide policies and procedures that specifically address cloud requirements that must be considered and met prior to deciding to procure cloud services.

The Chief Information Officer should ensure IRS adherence to the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act legislation and Cloud First policy by requiring all new information technology projects be evaluated by the EnCP for cloud service consideration and approval.