Further Improvements Needed in Processing Tax Regulations

摘要

IRS and the Treasury have experienced a backlog of tax regulations for over 15 years and the backlog is increasing. These agencies have responded to the problem by (1) revising the regulatory review process, (2) increasing the number of review positions in Treasury, and (3) developing a computerized management information system to monitor the agencies' performance. GAO believes that IRS and Treasury can further improve the process by publishing some regulations with limited review and developing the additional management information needed to highlight long-delayed projects and determine whether additional review staff is needed.