RELATED February 22, 2024 Layered Leadership: Examining How Political Appointments Stack Up at Federal Agencies January 17, 2024 Max Stier's statement for the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing "Toward an AI-Ready Workforce" January 12, 2024 Max Stier's public comments on OPM's "Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Waivers" proposed rule Back to Reports Senate and IG Cooperate to Stop IRS Impersonation Scam August 8, 2018 For federal agencies, close collaboration with Congress can be an effective way to disseminate information and advance policies critical to achieving agency goals. For Congress, working with agencies alllows members to utilize agency expertise to address public needs. With the support of the Democracy Fund, the Partnership for Public Service has been working to find and highlight excellent examples of productive congressional oversight. In this case study, we examine how the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration worked with the Senate to stop an IRS scam targeting vulnerable seniors. Download (94k)