The Integrated Production Model Increases Data Access Efficiency; However, Access Controls and Data Validation Could Be Improved
Report Information
Date Issued
July 29, 2016
Report Number
2016-20-058
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
Recommendations
The Chief Technology Officer should establish updated access authorization documentation for the IPM in each of the source systems.
The Chief Technology Officer should conduct a periodic review of access control lists to verify that all systems are current, authorized, and documented.
The Chief Technology Officer should implement additional data validation steps for data pulled into the IPM to ensure that information is accurate, complete, and reliable.