**[Disciplinary Actions, Adverse Actions,]{.underline}**

**[Settlement Authority And Security Determinations]{.underline}**

Authority: Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 3),
the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998
(Public L. 105-206), Treasury Order 115-01, Treasury Directive 12-32,
and Title 5, United States Code, (5 U.S.C. Section 302, Delegation of
Authority).

1\. The following officials are delegated the authority to propose
adverse actions (including removals; suspensions of more than 14
calendar days; reductions in grade or pay; furloughs without pay) and
actions based upon unacceptable performance (removals; reductions in
grade). Technical assistance should be obtained from the TIGTA Personnel
Office, and the Office of Chief Counsel will review all proposed
actions.

Deputy Inspectors General; Chief Counsel; Director, Strategic
Development; and the Assistant Inspectors General for Management
Services and Information Technology; for all employees under their
immediate supervision.

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Assistant Inspectors General in the offices of Audit and Investigation;
Deputy Chief Counsel; Deputy Assistant Inspector General (Information
Technology); for all employees under their immediate supervision.

Directors and Deputy Director in the office of Audit; Special Agents in
Charge; Deputy Special Agents in Charge; Executive Director (IG
Academy); National Directors (Management Services); and Directors in the
office of Information Technology; for all employees under their
immediate supervision.

First-level managers for all employees under their immediate
supervision.

2\. The following officials are delegated the authority to effect (as
the Deciding Official**[)]{.underline}** adverse actions and actions
based upon unacceptable performance:

Deputy Inspectors General; Chief Counsel; Director, Strategic
Development; and the Assistant Inspectors General for Management
Services and Information Technology; for all employees under their
jurisdiction.

Assistant Inspectors General in the offices of Audit and Investigation;
Deputy Chief Counsel; Deputy Assistant Inspector General (Information
Technology); for all employees under their jurisdiction.

Directors and Deputy Director in the office of Audit; Special Agents in
Charge; Deputy Special Agents in Charge; Executive Director (IG
Academy); National Directors (Management Services); and Directors in the
office of Information Technology; for all employees under their
jurisdiction.

Except as noted, the decision to effect an adverse action or an action
based upon unacceptable performance should be made by an official
occupying a position at least one level above the organizational level
of the proposing official. Technical assistance must be obtained from
the TIGTA Personnel Office, and the Office of Chief Counsel will review
all proposed actions.

3\. The following officials are delegated the authority to propose
actions such as separations or terminations during probation and all
disciplinary actions including, suspensions of 14 calendar days or less.
Technical assistance must be obtained from the TIGTA Personnel Office.

Deputy Inspectors General; Chief Counsel; Director, Strategic
Development; and the Assistant Inspectors General for Management
Services and Information Technology; for all employees under their
immediate supervision.

Assistant Inspectors General in the offices of Audit and Investigation;
Deputy Chief Counsel; Deputy Assistant Inspector General (Information
Technology); for all employees under their immediate supervision.

Directors and Deputy Director in the office of Audit; Special Agents in
Charge; Deputy Special Agents in Charge; Executive Director (IG
Academy); National Directors (Management Services); and Directors in the
office of Information Technology; for all employees under their
immediate supervision.

First-level managers for all employees under their immediate
supervision.

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4\. The following officials are delegated the authority to effect (as
the Deciding Official) actions such as separations or terminations
during probation and all disciplinary actions including, suspensions of
14 calendar days or less:

Deputy Inspectors General; Chief Counsel; Director, Strategic
Development; and the Assistant Inspectors General for Management
Services and Information Technology; for all employees under their
jurisdiction.

Assistant Inspectors General in the offices of Audit and Investigation;
Deputy Chief Counsel; Deputy Assistant Inspector General (Information
Technology); for all employees under their jurisdiction.

Directors and Deputy Director in the office of Audit; Special Agents in
Charge; Deputy Special Agents in Charge; Executive Director (IG
Academy); National Directors (Management Services); and Directors in the
office of Information Technology; for all employees under their
jurisdiction.

Except as noted, the decision to effect an action such as separations or
terminations during probation and suspensions of 14 days or less should
be made by an official occupying a position at least one level above the
organizational level of the proposing official. Technical assistance
should be obtained from the TIGTA Personnel Office.

5\. All first level supervisors are delegated the authority to effect
warning letters, letters of caution, leave restriction letters, written
admonishments, and letters of reprimand for all employees under their
supervision. In addition, all second level supervisors are delegated the
authority to effect closed without action and clearance letters to all
employees under their jurisdiction. Technical assistance, including the
review of all letters, must be obtained from the TIGTA Personnel Office.

6\. The Chief Counsel is hereby delegated the authority vested in the
Inspector General for Tax Administration to effect, authorize and
execute all settlement agreements, including EEO and MSPB settlements.
The Office of Chief Counsel must inform and consult with the individual
function executive and with the employee's immediate manager prior to
any initial settlement discussion and prior to the execution of the
settlement agreement. This authority may be delegated to the Deputy
Chief Counsel. No other employee is hereby authorized to discuss or
initiate settlement discussions on behalf of TIGTA, without the express
authority of the Chief Counsel or his or her designee.

7\. Deciding officials may designate a representative to make a
recommendation regarding any proposed disciplinary or adverse action.
The representative must be at the same organizational level as the
proposing and/or deciding official.

8\. The Assistant Inspector General for Management Services and Chief
Counsel may develop national procedures to monitor disciplinary and
adverse actions and to ensure that all employees continue to be treated
fairly and equitably.

9\. The Assistant Inspector General for Information Technology, in
consultation with the Personnel and Physical Security Officer and the
Chief Counsel or the latter's delegate, is authorized to make security
determinations under E.O. 12968 regarding applicants and TIGTA
employees. The Deputy Inspector General for Audit is authorized to
determine the final disposition of reviews of adverse security
determinations, after consultation with the Chief Counsel or the
latter's delegate.

10\. The authorities set forth herein may not be re-delegated.

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David C. Williams

###  Treasury Inspector General 

###  for Tax Administration