# IRS Audits Employee Reassignment Practices

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) is conducting an audit of the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) practice of temporarily reassigning mid-career employees to entry-level taxpayer service roles, many without prior experience. The IRS is seeking to extend these temporary assignments for a third 120-day term amid ongoing staffing reductions and hiring shortfalls. This audit highlights concerns about training adequacy, employee morale, and operational efficiency within the IRS workforce. Procurement professionals and contractors specializing in workforce management, training, and human capital solutions should anticipate potential solicitations as the IRS addresses these workforce challenges.

- The IRS's workforce reshaping efforts may lead to new contract opportunities focused on employee training, temporary staffing, and workforce management services.
- Agencies and contractors should evaluate how staffing shortfalls and extended employee reassignments impact service delivery and operational requirements.
- This audit signals increased oversight and potential adjustments in IRS human capital procurement strategies, emphasizing the need for effective training and employee support solutions.
- Businesses providing workforce development and training services may find emerging opportunities to support the IRS in improving employee readiness and morale.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)
- National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU)

### Key Quotes
> This limited overlap makes it difficult to adequately review my cases, receive timely feedback, and understand any errors so that I can improve my performance.
> — Unnamed IRS employee on detail

> I feel good about the number of employees I have right now.
> — Frank Bisignano, Chief Executive Officer, IRS

### Sources
- [IRS watchdog audits employee reassignments, as agency looks to extend some tours of duty - Government Executive](https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/09/irs-watchdog-audits-employee-reassignments-extend-some-tours-duty/416122) - GovExec.com