IRS Employees’ Unauthorized Use of Mobile Devices Overseas

Date Issued

Monday, May 18, 2026

Submitting OIG

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Internal Revenue Service

Report Number

2026-IE-R008

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

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 implement a process to review vendor usage reports for overseas mobile device activity. Further, take appropriate actions to sanitize the devices transported overseas in accordance with existing IRS procedures.
2	No	$0	$0
The Chief Information Officer should update Form 1321 to include the name and other identifiable features of mobile devices being taken outside the country.