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Federal Report

IRS hits $80 billion jackpot, now embarks on hiring surge to rebuild workforce

The IRS is getting its shot to rebuild its workforce and bring its IT into the 21st century, after more than a decade of belt-tightening.

Workforce

Secret Service needs more employees, stronger retention practices, NAPA panel finds

Agency Oversight

More resources for IRS won’t fix decade of problems ‘overnight’ — but it’s a start

Management

What led to IRS backlog: ‘Thin workforce,’ new pandemic relief programs

Technology

IRS tackles 'new ground' juggling stimulus payments with extended filing season

Hiring/Retention

IRS critical pay authority renewal clears hurdles in the House

Workforce

IRS commissioner: Aging workforce 'lost an entire generation' to hiring freeze

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Retirement

Too early to call it a 'tsunami,' but could 2018 retirements signal the start of something else?

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Government Shutdown

Government shutdowns: Once 'incomprehensible, inconceivable, unthinkable,' now the norm

Clouds are reflected in the U.S. Capitol reflecting pool at daybreak in Washington as day three of the government shutdown continues, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Government Shutdown

Shutdown uncertainty may leave biggest impact on federal employees' holiday vacation plans

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People

Trump announces pick for new IRS commissioner

Tom Temin Commentary

It's filing season: Let's make the IRS great again

John Koskinen

Federal Drive

Former IRS Commissioner Koskinen reflects on a career in public service

Federal Drive host Tom Temin, right, interviews former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.

Federal Drive

John Koskinen: Former IRS chief reflects on government service

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Management

IRS advisory council returns focus to adequate funding for tax agency

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Management

IRS' Koskinen offers words of wisdom, wishlist, and warning as he leaves tax agency

In this photo taken Aug. 19, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service Building in Washington. Tax Day is an opportunity for Democratic lawmakers and activists to hit the streets Saturday, April 15, 2017, at protests around the country and demand President Donald Trump release his tax returns (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Management

IRS looks to reverse 'bad decision-making' with updated management practices

FILE - In this June 2, 2015 file photo, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, has moved to impeach Koskinen, saying he has violated the public trust and obstructed congressional investigations into the treatment of conservative groups. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Management

After Equifax breach and ahead of 2018 filing season, IRS lays out plans to defend against tax frauds

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2016 file photo, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. House conservatives on July 13, 2016, have taken the first step to force an impeachment vote on Koskinen. Conservatives accuse Koskinen of gross negligence, arguing he stonewalled their investigation into IRS targeting of conservative groups. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Management

IRS chief: Even with bigger budget, tax agency won't solve all its problems overnight

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Management

IRS taking a 'criminal' approach to fighting uptick in business tax-related ID fraud

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Management

Doing less with more: How to improve customer experience on a shrinking budget

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Management

IRS watchdogs continue to beat drum on security and service

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Budget

Most civilian agencies saved from deep spending cuts in FY17 budget bill

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