Treasury Inspector General: Major “Deficiencies Exists” in IRS Tax Whistleblower Protection
“This report presents the results of our review to assess the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) progress in establishing a Whistleblower Program. Our review included assessing the implementation of the Whistleblower Office and the controls monitoring the disposition of new claims. This audit was conducted as part of our Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Audit Plan under the major management challenge of Tax Compliance Initiatives.” – Michael R. Phillips Deputy Inspector General for Audit
- Read the Treasury Department Inspector General’s Report
- Read NWC Press Release
- Read TIME Magazine article on how IRS whistleblower was mishandled
- Read 8-21-09 sentencing transcript from the US District Court in the Southern District of Florida
