Flood floats telework to top priority at IRS

The more than 20 feet of water that flooded the basement of the Internal Revenue Service’s headquarters last year has helped float telecommuting to a top agency concern.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration wants the IRS’ chief human capital officer to build a business case to decide whether to expand telecommuting by giving more laptop computers to employees, according to a Feb. 7 report.

“Increasing the availability of laptop computers for telecommuting could further strengthen the IRS’ ability to continue working during emergencies,” the report states.

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