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Improvements Are Needed for Information Technology Contract Administration Controls to Mitigate Risks

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2016-20-035
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 Technology Officer should ensure that IRM 2.21.1 is updated to provide clear guidance for effectively completing the Security Compliance Review Checklists.

The Chief Technology Officer should ensure that the Security Compliance Review Checklist template is updated to provide clear instructions for effectively completing the Security Compliance Review Checklists.

The Chief Procurement Officer should ensure that IRS Policy and Procedures Memorandum Number 4.1 (File Contents Checklist) is updated to ensure that Security Compliance Review Checklists are maintained as needed for review.

The Chief Procurement Officer should ensure that all reviewers, including the Contracting Officers (CO), execute Contract File Content Reviews so that all procurement documents for information technology contracts are complete, organized, current, consistent, and saved in contract files as required by Federal and IRS guidance.

The Chief Procurement Officer should ensure that IRS Policy and Procedures Memorandum 4.1 (File Content Checklists) is updated to clarify post-award contract administration information and/or data that are required to be maintained in contract files.