GAO Criticizes IRS Over Serious IT Deficiencies 57
wiredmikey writes with an analysis of a GAO report on the dismal failure of the IRS to implement secure IT practices. From the article: "The Government Accountability Office has blasted the Internal Revenue Service for failing to implement stronger security measures after a succession of dismal reports on the subject. In a report issued to the Secretary of the Treasury last week, the GAO said that the IRS had met just 15 percent of the 105 previously reported recommendations where information security is concerned. Taking a blunt approach, the GAO said that the IRS 'lacks reasonable assurance as to the accuracy of financial information or the adequate protection of sensitive taxpayer information.' ... It also said it would issue a limited distribution report to the IRS that addresses details omitted from this most recent report due to the sensitivity of the information."
Identity theft? (Score:5, Funny)
Should I be thinking twice about filing my taxes? It seems like there's a pretty big risk for identity theft.
Congratulations, GAO! (Score:3, Funny)
GAO, you have just won a FREEEE AUDIT!!! :)
india (Score:3, Funny)
just outsource the entire IRS IT stuff to India, I think that'll fix everything in a hurry.