MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR AUDIT:
The Office of Audit Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Annual Audit Plan communicates the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration's (TIGTA) audit priorities to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Congress, and other interested parties. Many of the activities described in the Annual Audit Plan address the fundamental goals related to the IRS's mission to administer its programs effectively and efficiently. The FY 2023 Annual Audit Plan includes 146 new and in-process audits.
This Annual Audit Plan is organized into emphasis areas, which the Office of Audit will focus on this fiscal year:
- Compliance and Enforcement
- Information Technology/Cybersecurity
- Operational Support
- Taxpayer Service
- Tax Processing
- Tax Exempt and Government Entities
The Annual Audit Plan also includes the mandatory coverage specified in the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (RRA98)1 as well as other statutorily mandated reviews involving computer security, taxpayer rights, and privacy issues.
We are committed to delivering our mission of ensuring an effective and efficient tax administration system and preventing, detecting, and deterring waste, fraud, and abuse.
Heather M. Hill
Deputy Inspector General for Audit
