PER-0191

We are pleased to submit this performance audit of the Department of Revenue conducted pursuant to House Bill 1476 as enacted by the 1999 Session of the General Assembly. The objectives of the audit were to review 1) tax collection and tax auditing activity, with particular attention to the cost, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) and subsequent automation projects; 2) current methods of processing tax returns and payments and the ability to employ the latest technology in this processing; 3) internal organization and management structure; 4) budgeting and fiscal management; and 5) such other issues as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the State Auditor.