1.4.4 Useful Web Pages for Managers
1.4.4.1 (04-18-2008)
Using the Web as a Resource
- With the current strides being made in information technology, the reliance on the world wide web (Internet) and internal network (Intranet) websites for obtaining information quickly is becoming an accepted and sometimes expected practice at the IRS. This Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) contains links to useful web sites to help managers quickly find guidelines and instructions they need to do their jobs. The home page to the IRS intranet is IRWeb. There are numerous web sites that comprise the IRS intranet. A good starting point is the IRWeb home page. From that page you can navigate to any of the other IRS intranet sites.
- This IRM is designed to be used electronically, through the IRM Online, http://rnet.web.irs.gov/IRMOnline/irm.htm , so that hyperlinks will automatically be created to the sites that are highlighted.
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- If when using the links to web sites within this IRM, you find links that are no longer valid, please send an email to the Office of Servicewide Policy, Directives and Electronic Research (SPDER) at spder@irs.gov. Any comments, suggestions, and recommended additions are welcomed and can also be made through spder@irs.gov.
- The IRS home page can be found at http://irweb.irs.gov. This intranet website should be your starting point for any type of research. At this site, commonly referred to as the “IRWeb,” there are links to many subjects needed to perform managerial duties.
- To find answers quickly, simply type in a key word in the ” Google Intranet Search” box or choose to click on any of the other links shown at this website.
- The web pages outlined below contain links to help with personnel and employee issues. Some of the web addresses appear more than once when they relate to the content of more than one subsection. This ensures that you have access to the information whenever it is discussed.
- At the bottom of the IRWeb there are a series of links one of which is the IRWeb Help link. This pages contains all kinds of helpful information about the IRWeb and the IRS Intranet. It also contains an extensive listing of frequently asked questions about using IRWeb or the intranet in general.
- The left side of the IRWeb home page contains links to a variety of information. The Career Opportunities link, http://irweb.irs.gov/co/, provides access to the Career Opportunities Listing, as well as, job announcements for the Department of the Treasury. Application forms, position descriptions, salary tables, and a transition library can also be accessed.
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Additional vacancy announcements may be located at http://erc.web.irs.gov/DOCS/2002/AWSS/PS/Vacancies/index.htm
- Computer and technology information can be found by accessing the Computers/Technology link or at http://irweb.irs.gov/ct/. The email system, secure messaging, internet and intranet policies, computer viruses, computer software and IRS phone cards, are just a few of the many subjects available for access.
- The Education/Training link, or http://irweb.irs.gov/et/, provides access to information about education courses such as:
- E-Learning
- Employee Training History Report
- Finance Training Curriculum
- Interactive Video Teletraining (IVT) and Distance Learning
- Mandatory employee briefings
- The Emergency Information link, http://erc.web.irs.gov/Displayanswers/Question.asp?FolderID=7&CategoryID=139 , provides information about the one-stop location to obtain information on office closures nationwide due to weather conditions or other emergency conditions. In the event of a major emergency, information will also be posted on the Employee Emergency News page of the IRS.gov web site found at http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=130650,00.html .
- EthicsLink, as its name suggests, chiefly functions as a ” jumpstation” to ethics and ethics-related resource material maintained by many government entities (including offices of the Service) which cooperate to administer a variety of programs concerning or impacting standards of conduct, financial disclosure, and ethics matters. The web address is http://counsel.web.irs.gov/EthicsLink/.
- The Employee Resource Guide which can be found at http://erc.web.irs.gov/DOCS/2002/AWSS/PS/eprg0200/index.html contains information on the Servicewide Ethics Program. Information can also be found at http://erc.web.irs.gov under the EEO, Rights and Obligations tab.
- Forms/Pubs/Documents, http://irweb.irs.gov/fpd/, provides access to communication products such as Leader’s Alert. Also found are links to Internal Revenue Bulletins, Chief Financial Officer Publications, and the Employee Personnel Resource Guide. One of the highlights of this link is that it allows users to access electronic IRS forms, publications, documents and the Internal Revenue Manual (IRM).
- The electronic publishing web page, http://publish.no.irs.gov allows you access to every published product IRS issues such as:
- The Internal Revenue Manual in PDF format
- The Historical IRM
- Forms
- Documents
- Notices
- Publications, etc.
- Click on the link to Services and Programs to access the electronic Publishing Services Request (PSR), distribution patterns, the Form Letter Program, the Internal Revenue Bulletin, the Letterhead Stationery Program, Training Products and more.
- The Help link, http://irweb.irs.gov/hlp/ , provides access to information dealing with Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, emergency and security issues, the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Conduct and Ethical Behavior Handbook, disclosure, Freedom of Information Act, government wide policies, health and safety, Integrity/Misconduct Hotline (The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration - TIGTA), National Agreement, and personnel services such as benefits and services and payroll.
- The Policy link, or http://irweb.irs.gov/ply/, provides access to important information for all managers. There are links to IRS and government wide policies, labor and employee relations, administrative procedures for managers, misconduct and fraud, personnel issues, the National Agreement, Staffing and Work-life Policy, procurement, travel and relocation, direction from the Department of Treasury, and Unauthorized Access (UNAX) information.
- The Program/Services link at http://irweb.irs.gov/ps/, provides access to all kinds of helpful information. The items outlined link to a number of supporting organizations and services. These include Employee Benefits and Services, Employee Engagement, Personnel/Human Resources, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Competitive Sourcing, the Manager’s Payband Resource Center, Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) support, Procurement, Public Transportation Subsidy Program, the Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP), the Tax Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), Quality/Best Practice Resource, and Workforce Transition Corner, to name but a few.
- The last two links on the left side of the IRWeb, http://irweb.irs.gov/rc/ and http://irweb.irs.gov/tr/ respectively will allow access to various internal and external tax resources such as tax law, other government web sites, and commercial tax services.
- On the right side of the IRS Intranet Home Page is a red box which contains links to useful tools and services. They are explained below and also contain the direct links.
- SERP, the Servicewide Electronic Research Program, http://serp.enterprise.irs.gov is designed as an aid for primarily Customer Service Representatives for researching taxpayer questions. Selected IRM sections are posted. Users have immediate access to IRM changes through the Alerts feature. SERP also has links to other related documents such as the Probe and Response Guide, the electronic Accounts Resolution Guide, letters and notices, etc.
- The Employee Resource Center also known as the ERC, http://erc.web.irs.gov is a portal to all kinds of support information. On the left side of the ERC home page there is a listing of quick links to often used electronic services. The links include ELMS, Employee Express, HR Connect, the National Finance Center, Thrift Savings Plan and the Travel Reimbursement Accounting System (TRAS).
- The Operations Support GetServices, http://getservices.web.irs.gov/ allows employees to request the following:
- new services and equipment;
- report problems with phones, faxes, computers, etc.;
- assistance with pay, leave, timekeeping, insurances, training, retirement and other issues relating to careers;
- assistance with building management and security, office space, furniture repair, etc.; and
- credit card assistance, purchasing and supplies, travel, workforce relations, etc.
- This link provides access to all technological resources. The direct link is http://mits.web.irs.gov/M_ResourcesCustomer/IRwebTechnologyResources.htm
- This link provides all kinds of travel-related information. ( http://erc.web.irs.gov/Displayanswers/AnswerType.asp?QuestionID=1610 ). Travel is discussed in greater detail below. See IRM 1.4.4.18.
- This serves as two separate links. The IRM link goes directly to the IRM Online, http://rnet.web.irs.gov/IRMOnline/irm.htm, for Internal Revenue Manual research and the other links to ReferenceNet, http://rnet.web.irs.gov, a portal for core IRS policies, procedures, legal and tax research services. IRM 1.4.5, Corporate Tax Administration Tools located at http://publish.no.irs.gov/getpdf.cgi?catnum=33211 contains detailed information on accessing all kinds of electronic tools to assist managers and employees in doing their jobs.
- On the right side of the IRWeb, near the bottom of the red box is the Information Protection link. This link, http://irweb.irs.gov/Privacy/info_protection.html , provides access to information on keeping sensitive data safe.
- The Agency-Wide Shared Services (AWSS), found at http://awss.web.irs.gov, a site for AWSS employees and managers. AWSS is a support services organization committed to providing the expert services necessary to support United States tax administration.
- Access IRS Directories located at the top of the IRWeb home page will allow you to locate any IRS employee, contacts and offices and other directories. The Discovery Directory at http://discovery.directory.enterprise.irs.gov provides the employee’s name, title, grade, work address, telephone number and email, as well as the managers name and other information.
- The Certification Program Office (CPO) leads Security Certification and Accreditation (C&A) efforts at the IRS.
- The CPO website at http://mass.web.irs.gov/itsec/certification.asp provides Certification and Accreditation information, documentation models and points of contact.
- Leaders’ Alert can be found at http://communications.no.irs.gov/ProductIndex/ProductIndex3.asp?ProductCode=1 and provides a Servicewide forum to help managers take a required action, learn a management skill, relay information to employees, answer employee questions about a given topic, change employee behavior or handle a particular situation. Leader’s Alert replaced Straight Talk.
- Leader’s Perspective can be found at http://communications.no.irs.gov/ProductIndex/ProductIndex3.asp?ProductCode=2 and is an occasional publication written by managers for managers, providing a Servicewide forum to share innovative leadership ideas and techniques, assure quality in IRS services and tax administration, and help foster the mission of the IRS. Leader’s Perspective replaced Leader’s Digest.
- Find an overview of all Internal Communications by accessing http://communications.no.irs.gov/internal/ICproducts.htm .
- The IRS Employee Engagement information at http://erc.web.irs.gov/Displayanswers/SubCategory.asp?FolderID=12&CategoryID=154&SubCategoryID=239 provides information about how engaged employees and managers are the key to achieving IRS Strategic Objectives. See http://irweb.irs.gov/StrategicPlan/index.asp. The annual employee survey results are one element of the Servicewide Engagement Program and are used as one data point in assessing the overall health of the IRS and to manage the organization’s performance based on the Service’s Balanced Measures - employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction and business results. See http://erc.web.irs.gov/Displayanswers/AnswerType.asp?QuestionID=2038&SubCategoryID=243&CategoryID=154&FolderID=12
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- The Commissioner of Internal Revenue is authorized to carry out tax administration through the Secretary of the Treasury and tax law. In turn, he or she is authorized to redelegate the majority of these authorities to certain subordinates. These redelegations or Commissioner’s (or Servicewide) Delegations of Authority are published in the IRM 1.2. series. They can be found in the electronic numerical index at http://publish.no.irs.gov/pubsys/irm/numind.html under the link to Part 1. These delegations allow the Commissioner’s subordinates to act on his/her behalf on certain tax and administrative matters. Many of these allow Division and Function Heads of Office to redelegate their authorities to their employees. These division/function delegations of authority are sometimes referred to as “Head of Office” delegation orders.
- IRM 1.2.2, Delegations of Authority now serves as an introduction to IRMs 1.2.40 through 1.2.54 which contain the delegation orders broken down by business process. It contains a cross walk between the old and new numbers as well as the IRM to which they each belong. It is published once or twice a year. The additional IRMs are updated as delegation orders are approved. They can be accessed through the IRM Numerical Index at http://publish.no.irs.gov/pubsys/irm/indp01.htm#chapter2.
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Keep in mind that delegation orders are effective once they are signed, not when they are published in the IRM. Between the time a del order is approved and when it is published in the IRM, it is posted to IRS.gov and accessible through ReferenceNet - http://rnet.web.irs.gov/inst/index.htm under the Commissioner Delegation Orders tab. You can find links to Division/Function Delegation Orders as well.
- For detailed information about Commissioner Delegation Orders see IRM 1.11.4, Delegations of authority at http://publish.no.irs.gov/getpdf.cgi?catnum=29543.
- The Office of Chief Counsel provides its managers with information through the Chief Counsel Finance & Management homepage at http://counsel.web.irs.gov/fm/ .
- The Large and Mid-Size Business (LMSB) Division has the Manager’s Corner at http://lmsb.irs.gov/m_corner/index.htm.
- The Wage and Investment (W&I) Division provides a site called Life Links for its managers. This site can be accessed at http://win.web.irs.gov/lifelinks_home.htm. See all management resources at the bottom right-hand side of http://win.web.irs.gov/Helpful_Links.htm.
- The Small Business and Self-Employed (SB/SE) Division has the Manager’s Knowledge Portal at http://sbse.web.irs.gov/br/. This portal categorizes information by Employee Satisfaction, Customer Satisfaction, and Business Results.
- The Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) Division has a Managers’ Resource Center at http://tege.web.irs.gov/templates/MACTHome.asp?MWContent=/content/MACTMainWindow/ContentMainWindow.htm .
- The Taxpayer Advocate has Management Controls and the TIGTA/GAO Audit Process site at http://tasnew.web.irs.gov/index.asp?scid=1192 and http://tasnew.web.irs.gov/index.asp?pid=936 respectively.
- The Modernization and Information Technology Services (MITS) has the MITS Managers’ Web located at http://mits.web.irs.gov/MITSmanagers/Default.htm . Technical, Leadership and Project Management Training can be found at http://ms.web.irs.gov/LearningandEdu/main.asp.
- Detailed information on Ethics and Rules of Conduct is available at http://hco.web.irs.gov/lrer/ethics/.
- IRM 6.735.1, Ethics and Conduct Matters, Guidance, contains the Rules of Conduct for all IRS employees and can be found at http://publish.no.irs.gov/getpdf.cgi?catnum=48406.
- Ethics Program information can be found at http://counsel.web.irs.gov/EthicsLink/. Web based ethics training can be accessed from this site.
- The Disclosure web site, at http://mysbse.web.irs.gov/CLD/GLD/Disclosure/Reference/default.aspx , provides information about disclosure laws. Details about Section 6103, the Privacy Act, and Freedom of Information Act are also provided.
- The Telecommunications Asset Tool (TAT) Web site, located at http://tat.web.irs.gov, provides information about the TAT system, as well as information to all employees about how the system is used to track telephone call usage.
- For questions about sexual harassment and the complaint process, the National Headquarters EEO and Diversity Office, found at http://hqeeod.web.irs.gov/vf/Complaint_Process.htm , is an excellent starting point.
- The Employee Resource Center (ERC), located at http://erc.web.irs.gov, is an invaluable tool allowing employees access to their personnel information. At this site, an employee can receive answers to questions about pay, leave, and benefits, as well as training and careers, EEO, employee rights and obligations, security, health and safety.
- The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) Web site can be located at http://www.nteu.org . In addition, the National Agreement Resource Center, located at http://hco.web.irs.gov/lrer/negagree/natagree/index.html, provides a direct link to the NTEU contract, contract changes, hot tips, and memorandums of understanding.
- The separate NTEU/Chief Counsel contract and other labor relations matters pertaining to the Office of Chief Counsel can be viewed at http://counsel.web.irs.gov/support/labor/
- Information about identification cards, pocket commissions, and enforcement badges can be found at the Security site of AWSS, at http://erc.web.irs.gov/Displayanswers/Question.asp?FolderID=7&CategoryID=1 . Direct links to the Emergency Management and Physical Security manuals can also be found.
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- Emergency with regard to bomb threats, bribery attempts, sexual harassment, and suicide threats can be found at http://serp.enterprise.irs.gov/databases/irm.dr/current/emergency.htm .
- The Employee Assistance and Work-life Program can be accessed at http://erc.web.irs.gov/Displayanswers/Question.asp?FolderID=5&CategoryID=129&SubCategoryID=214 . This program puts an employee in contact with a professional and confidential counseling service designed to help address the personal concerns and life issues any employee is facing, including depression, job pressures, alcohol and drug abuse, marital and family conflicts, stress and anxiety, and grief and loss. With Internet access, you can research a topic before seeking professional help.
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- GuidanceResources OnlineSM gives you the power of the Internet to find solutions for the issues that matter to you most. Go online to receive expert information, resources and referrals on behavioral health, dependent care, legal or financial matters. To access GuidanceResources OnlineSM just go to http://www.GuidanceResources.com, log on as a new user and enter the IRS ID (IRS112) when prompted.
- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) can be located at http://irweb.irs.gov/hotline.asp. Employees should report mismanagement or violations of law, rules, or regulations by the IRS employees or contractors to TIGTA.
- Employee and labor relations information can be found at http://hco.web.irs.gov/lrer/ . The National Treasury Employees Union, as well as other agreements, are also available at this site.
- Health Services, through the Employee Resource Center, provides information ranging from where to go to get a flu shot to getting a Health Risk Appraisal done. This page can be accessed at http://erc.web.irs.gov/Displayanswers/folderContent.asp?folderID=5 and pressing the link to Worklife Programs. It is the link at the very bottom of the list.
- The Office of Employee Protection manages the Potentially Dangerous Taxpayer (PDT) and Caution Programs. Employees may educate themselves about these programs at http://sbse.web.irs.gov/oep/.
- Safety and worker’s compensation claims can be filed electronically through the Safety and Health Information Management Systems (SHIMS) at https://shims.treas.gov.
- Looking for an IRS employee? Access the Discovery Directory at http://discovery.directory.enterprise.irs.gov .
- You can find out who your senior commissioner representative is by accessing http://awss.web.irs.gov/ess/SCR/scr_1.htm.
- The Department Of The Treasury Internal Revenue Service National Directory lists everyone from the Commissioner down to Area management. This listing can be accessed at http://nhq.no.irs.gov/documents/ExecutiveDirectory.doc .
- The IDRS Unit and USR Database can be used to locate IDRS units and security personnel. This site can be found at http://iuud.web.irs.gov/iuud.asp.
- For post-of-duty and building information, access Office and Building Services through the Employee Resource Center at http://erc.web.irs.gov/Displayanswers/folderContent.asp?folderID=4 .
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- The Alternative Media Center (AMC), found at http://amc.enterprise.irs.gov, provides alternative media for IRS employees and taxpayers with disabilities. AMC products include Braille, large print, accessible electronic files and other formats that meet the needs of our customers.
- The Information Resources Accessibility Program (IRAP), found at http://irap.no.irs.gov, manages and oversees a Servicewide program to help make IRS electronic information systems accessible to users with disabilities. IRAP assists managers and employees by:
- Determining the best adaptive technology solutions to meet essential job functions;
- Providing adaptive technology, as well as installation, training and maintenance services; and
- Providing technical guidance on provisions of the Section 508 Accessibility Standards to owners of current or proposed information technology.
- Other Internet and Intranet resources to assist in helping employees with disabilities include:
- The Section 508 Amendments of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in 1998 - http://www.section508.gov
- The Access Board Section 508 Standards - http://www.access-board.gov/508.htm
- Center for Information Technology Accommodation - http://www.gsa.gov/cita
- DisabilityInfo - Online Resources for Americans with Disabilities - http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
- Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) - http://www.dol.gov/odep/
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) - http://www.jan.wvu.edu
- National Council on Disability - http://www.ncd.gov
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Government - http://www.dhhig.org
- National Federation of the Blind - http://nfb.org
- Assistive Technology Resources - Your Global Assistive Technology Explorer - http://www.assistivetech.net
- The Human Capital Office web page at http://hco.web.irs.gov provides information on Human Capital programs. See the table below for specific pages and how to get to them.
Topic Web Address Compensation & Benefits http://hco.web.irs.gov/compbenefits/ Payband Resource Center for Managers http://hco.web.irs.gov/apps/payband/ Development & Training http://hco.web.irs.gov/devtrain/ Employee Suggestion Program http://esp.web.irs.gov Labor & Employee Relations http://hco.web.irs.gov/lrer/ Performance Management http://hco.web.irs.gov/perfmgmt/ Position Classification http://hco.web.irs.gov/posclass/ Recruitment & Staffing http://hco.web.irs.gov/recruitstaff/ Workforce & Career Planning http://hco.web.irs.gov/workplan/ Workforce Change & Transition http://hco.web.irs.gov/worktran/ - Additional leadership and management training can be found at http://apm.web.irs.gov/.
- The Executive Services home page, at http://hco.web.irs.gov/about/divisionspro/es/ , provides information about career opportunities, compensation and benefits information, and career development information.
- The Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Division, found at http://hco.web.irs.gov/devtrain/leadev/coursedesc.html, provides training and education products and services for Service executives, leaders and managers at all levels and builds and implements a leadership development system and process.
- Leadership Tools, can be found at the Virtual Library located on the Human Capital Web page at http://hco.web.irs.gov/devtrain/leadev/virtual.html . It contains applications of Key Messages and Leadership Tools developed by and contributed by Business Operating and Functional Divisions .
- Managers may find the listing of management resources at http://apm.web.irs.gov/Pubs/ResGdeMgrs.htm to be helpful. This link lists books, videos, and courses directed towards improving management skills.
- The Federal Executive Institute and the Management Development Centers, managed by OPM at http://www.leadership.opm.gov/, provide career leaders information on customized courses, training and consulting services designed to improve their performance and leadership skills.
- The GOV Online Learning Center, a government-wide resource supporting the development of the Federal workforce, can be found at http://www.golearn.gov. Management and project management courses can be found at this site.
- The role of Mission Assurance and Security Services is to assist all IRS Operating Divisions in maintaining secure facilities, technology, and data. All IT security information can be found at: http://mass.web.irs.gov.
- The role of the MITS Office of IT Security is to provide internal service, consultation and expertise in information technology security to MITS and the business units. The MITS Office of IT Security works in partnership with Mission Assurance and Security Services (MA&SS) to ensure consistent security operations, policies and procedures throughout the IRS. All MITS IT security information can be found at http://mits.web.irs.gov/ITSecurity/
- Go to the Modernization, Information Technology Services (MITS) website at http://mits.web.irs.gov to find information about the Online 5081, Information System User Registration/Change Request, secure messaging, virus information, and other Web and technology services.
- IRS Systems Engineering and Integration Division’s As-Built Architecture (ABA) Web Site, located at http://aba.web.irs.gov, presents an enterprise view of the IRS’ Information Technology and Business environments, interactively displaying each of the six Enterprise Domains of change and relationships between them. The ABA documents IRS’ business applications organized as a comprehensive hierarchy of current production systems with interfaces between them, their owners and users, supported business processes, and required computing environment and locations.
- The web sites described in the following paragraphs contain information geared toward manager development. They contain instructional materials as well as other information to help make the managers job easier. The majority of the sites are available through the IRS Intranet. Others are outside the gateway that limits access between networks in accordance with local security policy, better known as the firewall, on the world wide web or Internet.
- The Leadership Development Program, available on the Human Capital Office Website at http://hco.web.irs.gov/devtrain/leadev/, provides tools managers can use to seek advancement and enhance their current leadership skills levels.
- The Administration page at the Joint Operations Center (JOC), found at http://joc.enterprise.irs.gov/new/josh/administration/links.asp , provides links to managerial administrative information and reports.
- The Professional Managers Association can be found at http://www.promanager.org.
- The Federal Managers Association can be found at http://www.fedmanagers.org .
- The Administrative Procedures for Managers (APM) web site, located at http://apm.web.irs.gov , is an entry-level leadership development course Providing Business Acumen and Technical Credibility competencies. This course includes definitions, references, and resources on subjects critical to managers at all levels.
- There is link on the Human Capital Office web page to Compensation and Benefits. It can be found at http://hco.web.irs.gov/compbenefits/ and provides information on pay, benefits, death in service, worker’s compensation, leave, health services, worklife programs, etc.
- The Government Executive, located at http://www.govexec.com, is the government’s business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives. This monthly business magazine serves senior executives and managers in the federal government’s departments and agencies.
- The Senior Executives Association, a membership organization, accessible through http://www.seniorexecs.com, provides what it considers to be the leadership and expertise to manage the government’s departments and agencies. This non-profit organization is committed to effective, efficient and productive leadership in government.
- Established in 1969 and headquartered outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Project Management Institute is the world’s leading not-for-profit project management professional association, with over 95,000 members worldwide. This site can be located at http://www.pmi.org. You can find widely accepted standards for project management, educational seminars, and publications and informational resources.
- The Performance Management website is located at http://hco.web.irs.gov/perfmgmt/, and provides links to all kinds of Performance tools for awarding and evaluating employees and assessing manager performance.
- Policy can be found at http://hco.web.irs.gov/policies
- The Employee Personnel Resource Guide can be accessed online at http://erc.web.irs.gov/DOCS/2002/AWSS/PS/eprg0200/. This source addresses personnel issues for all employees.
- Employees can make personnel and payroll changes at the Employee Express Home Page, found at http://www.employeeexpress.gov.
- Pay and salary tables can be found at http://hco.web.irs.gov/compbenefits/pay/paytbl/. This information can also be accessed through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) at http://www.opm.gov.
- Links to searching Position Descriptions and Critical Job Elements can be found at http://hco.web.irs.gov/posclass/.
- Employees can have their employment with the Internal Revenue Service verified through “The Work Number” at http://www.theworknumber.com.
- The Workers’ Compensation Center can be found at http://erc.web.irs.gov/Displayanswers/Question.asp?FolderID=5&categoryID=84 .
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- Managers and employees can access information concerning how to file work-related personal injury claims, requirements of coverage under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), information concerning benefits available, and information about the Workers’ Compensation Center which administers and manages the program for the IRS. This information and more can be found at http://hco.web.irs.gov/compbenefits/benefits/workcomp/
- With the Employee Personal Page (EPP), accessed through the National Finance Center at http://www.nfc.usda.gov, employees can view their payroll, leave, travel, health and life insurance, savings bond, and other personal information.
- Information about the Thrift Savings Plan can be found through the Employee Resource Center, at http://erc.web.irs.gov under the Pay, Leave and Benefits tab.
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The Pay, Leave and Benefits tab will be changing. One tab will be entitled “Pay and Leave” and the other will be “Benefits.”
- The Procurement website at http://awss.procurement.irs.gov provides procurement policies, procedures and points of contact. It also contains information about the Web Requisition Tracking System (RTS), contracts that are available, and training opportunities.
- The link at http://www.irs.gov/opportunities/procurement/ allows the public to view contract solicitations, amendments, scheduled conferences and contacts. It also provides general information on Procurement services.
- Links to IRS administration tools such as Recently Approved Commissioner’s Delegation Orders and Policy Statements, IRM Online, asset locator, legal and business news, and legal research can be found through the ReferenceNet Web site located at http://rnet.web.irs.gov. ReferenceNet also links to Instructions to Staff such as interim guidance required to be posted to IRS.gov.
- The Servicewide Research Council site at http://researchcouncil.web.irs.gov, is a forum for sharing information coordinating crosscutting actions and resolving research issues among the business units in monthly meetings. Employees who need research information can find minutes of the meetings, an electronic research library and more research links on the Council’s Web site. The Council also helps the business units ensure consistency in research methodology, maintain strategic focus of research goals, and engage key stakeholders and gain their understanding and commitment for research activities.
- The National Speakers’ Corner carries vital information for anyone who has to speak to the public about the IRS or needs the latest approved corporate messages. This site can be found at http://cl.no.irs.gov/nsc/index.htm.
- Links to many different sites ranging from Automated Lien System (ALS) Unit Contacts and Campus Lockbox Addresses to Technical Support Advisory Groups Listing and Zip Code – Revenue Officer Group Address and phone numbers listing can be found at http://serp.enterprise.irs.gov.
- The Office of Research, Analysis and Statistics (RAS), found at http://ras.web.irs.gov , provides leading research, analytical, statistical, and technology services.
- The Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, can be accessed at http://www.loc.gov/homepage/lchp.html. The Library provides resources to Congress and the American people.
- The Global Information Locator Service (GILS), at http://www.gils.net , provides search capabilities to help people find the information they need.
- The Submission Processing Consolidation Website at http://win.web.irs.gov/PMO/PMO.htm , provides up to date information on the transitioning of the campuses into specialized business and individual processing sites. It is also a tool for campus employees to access available services.
- There are handy maps of the United States showing time zones and area codes at http://serp.enterprise.irs.gov/databases/who-where.dr/time_zones.dr/toc.htm .
- AWSS provides a quick link called Travel Resources. It can be found at http://erc.web.irs.gov/Displayanswers/AnswerType.asp?QuestionID=1610 . This link provides access to TRAS, per diem rates, travel security and policy, relocation, travel cards, maps, Gainsharing, weather and the IRM 1.32.1, Official Travel Guide. The direct link to IRM 1.32.1 is IRM 1.32.1. The Office of Internal Financial Management can be located at http://cfo.fin.irs.gov/IntFinMgmt/IFM_Home.htm. Travel and relocation guidance as well as other financial information can be found at this site.
- SATO Travel, the IRS contracted travel services agency, can be found at http://www.satotravel.com .
- Electronic filing of your travel voucher can be accomplished through WebTRAS at http://tras.enterprise.irs.gov . You will need a password to access the site. There is also an on-line training link as well as other quick links.
- Mapquest, at http://www.mapquest.com, provides driving directions and maps to anyplace in the United States.
- The IRWeb’s Travel Center provides state information on how to get around. This site is found at http://irweb.irs.gov/news/travel.stm.
- The United States Department of the Treasury can be reached at http://www.ustreas.gov. Along with current news, Treasury Orders and Directives can be found under the “About Treasury” link on the left side of the page.
- The White House, at http://whitehouse.gov, provides up to the minute news about the United States Government.
- The U.S. Office of Special Counsel provides information about prohibited personnel practices, whistle-blower disclosures, political activity (Hatch Act), the Uniformed Services Employment Rights Act, and the Freedom of Information Act. This site can be found at http://www.osc.gov.
- Consumers’ Checkbook, at http://www.checkbook.org, is a nonprofit consumer information and service resource. The information is provided to help consumers make informed decisions in the marketplace. IRS employees may find of special interest the Guide to Health Plans for Federal Retirees and Annuitants, Which Health Plans Rate Best?
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- The Federal Register, found at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/, is the official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other Presidential Documents.
- USA.gov, at http://www.usa.gov , the U.S. Government’s Official Web Portal is designed to provide federal employees with information of importance to them as government employees.