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Updating Computer Room and Tape Library Physical Access Controls at the Computing Centers Will Significantly Improve Security

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2016-20-093
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 Information Officer, in coordination with the Chief, Agency-Wide Shared Services (AWSS), should configure the ePACS so temporary badge numbers or unique identifiers are visible in ePACS transaction reports.

The Chief Information Officer, in coordination with the Chief, Agency-Wide Shared Services (AWSS), should ensure that the Limited Area Registers are consistent and contain pertinent information that complies with IRS policy until an automated process is established.

The Chief Information Officer, in coordination with the Chief, Agency-Wide Shared Services, should update policy to clarify that original Limited Area Registers be maintained within the Physical Security office and that copies can be disseminated to appropriate parties.

The Chief Information Officer should update current policy to require the use of a secure automated system to authorize and remove physical access to the computer rooms and tape libraries.
Recommendation rejected by IRS

The Chief Information Officer should update policy and forms to provide oversight to ensure that the Chief, ECC PRIMO, coordinates with tape library management on the approvals to tape library access.