Efforts to Oversee State Agency Access to Federal Tax Information Were Generally Successful; However, Some Improvements Are Needed

Submitting OIG:

Date Issued:

Friday, August 23, 2024

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

2024-100-041

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

Number of Recommendations:

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
1	Open	No
Subsequently remind agencies with late-filed SSRs or CAPs of best practices at least 60 days prior to their next scheduled filing due date, and that they may request a filing extension at least 30 days before their scheduled due date if extenuating circumstances exist.
2	Open	No
Offer standardized training to any new HOA on the safeguard review process and best practices for submitting agency documentation.
3	Open	No
Update policies to require follow-up with State agencies concerning any unsubmitted mitigation plans after their mitigation plan due dates have passed.
4	Open	No
Develop procedures to ensure that finding information is accurately documented in the PFR, the SRR, and eCase as well as that case updates, case notes, relevant correspondence, and mitigation plan receipt dates are accurately documented in eCase.
5	Open	No
Send an annual reminder to all State agencies to notify staff of their responsibility to report data incidents within 24 hours of identification.