PRS-2000-015

(This press release refers to performance audit report numbered PER-0191, released October 17, 2000.) The 1999 Session of the General Assembly directed the State Auditor to conduct an audit of the North Carolina Department of Revenue (Department). The major issues the legislation directed the Auditor to examine included the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), other automation projects in the Department, and the Department's overall use of technology to improve services to our citizens. The review also included examining methods used to process tax returns and payments. Because of the specialized nature of the automated systems used by the Department, KPMG LLP was employed by the State Auditor to assist our performance audit and information systems audit staffs in the examination of ITAS and the other automated systems at the Department of Revenue. KPMG's findings and recommendations are included as part of the report.