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IRS CEO Faces Criticism Over Modernization Plans Amid Budget Cuts

4/1/2026

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Frank Bisignano, the newly appointed Internal Revenue Service CEO, prioritizes technology upgrades and customer service.
IRS staff and union leaders criticize him for stifling contracting and offering no concrete plans.
Concerns stem from his dual role as Social Security Administration commissioner and the lack of formal confirmation.
Ahead of an April 15 Senate Finance Committee hearing, lawmakers remain skeptical about modernization amid budget cuts.

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Story summary

Frank Bisignano, the newly appointed Internal Revenue Service CEO, prioritizes technology upgrades and customer service.
IRS staff and union leaders criticize him for stifling contracting and offering no concrete plans.
Concerns stem from his dual role as Social Security Administration commissioner and the lack of formal confirmation.
Ahead of an April 15 Senate Finance Committee hearing, lawmakers remain skeptical about modernization amid budget cuts.