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Telework Qualification Requirements Are Generally Being Met, but Program Improvements Are Needed

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2016-10-039
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 IRS Human Capital Officer should finalize processes that provide reasonable assurance that employees participating in the Telework Program have completed telework training and have a valid telework agreement on file prior to beginning telework.

The IRS Human Capital Officer should clarify the rules associated with misconduct by clearly defining issues that warrant suspension and discontinuance of telework privileges.

The IRS Human Capital Officer should develop procedures for identifying teleworking employees who have been disciplined for conduct that negatively impacts the Telework Program.