Telework Decreased After the Return to In-Person Work Directive, but the IRS Will Face Challenges Monitoring Compliance

Date Issued

Monday, March 30, 2026

Submitting OIG

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Internal Revenue Service

Report Number

2026-IE-R004

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 IRS Human Capital Officer should coordinate with Treasury to determine the expectations for the quarterly monitoring of telework use.
2	No	$0	$0
The Chief IRS Human Capital Officer should finalize the processes and procedures for the quarterly monitoring of telework use.