The IRS Has Made Limited Progress Implementing Zero Trust Data Principles

Date Issued

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Submitting OIG

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Internal Revenue Service

Report Number

2026-208-013

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
The Chief Information Officer should evaluate the current data restoration process and streamline processes, as needed, to ensure that data recovery timelines are met.
2	No	$0	$0
The Chief Information Officer should develop a single document to serve as its Information Resources Management Strategic Plan and ensure that the plan includes all required components as outlined in OMB Circular A-130.