Treasury Inspector General for 

Tax Administration

FY 2016

Capital Investment Plan
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Bureau: TIGTA

Investment Name: TIGTA Owned Vehicle Fleet

Type of Investment: Major Non-IT Investment

Description:

TIGTA’s Owned Vehicle Fleet is used for law enforcement by Office of Investigations.

Investment Anticipated Outlay: (In Millions of $): 

Type PY-1 and Prior PY 

2014

CY 

2015

BY 

2016

BY+1 

2017

BY+2 

2018

BY+3 

2019 BY+4 and Beyond Total

DME Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

O&M Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 1.06 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.76

Total Cost (Including Gov FTE) 1.06 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.76

Total Gov FTE Cost 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Number of FTE represented by costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Return on Investment: 

TIGTA continues to focus its efforts on maximizing vehicle return on investment (ROI). While 

operating with a reduced fleet size, the disposal of one vehicle can lead to a savings of 

approximately $100,000 per vehicle. For example, eight of the nine vehicles owned by TIGTA 

are used as undercover surveillance vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with approximately 

$100,000 worth of technical equipment and are used solely in case related activities. Once the 

useful life of the equipment is reached, the equipment is sold. The equipment is moved to a new 

replacement vehicle that is purchased with the resale funds and budgeted funds.

TIGTA’s fleet staff ensures every vehicle and the technical equipment are maintained properly 

over the course of its useful life which is often viewed as favorable during resale. These lifecycle 

decisions represent an effective and efficient fleet management approach that may lead to a 

positive effect on the overall operating budget of the organization.

Requirements/ Benefits/ Mandates: 

Legislative Mandate: N/A

Audit Finding or Material Weakness: N/A

Agency Strategic Plan / Annual Performance Plan: N/A

Presidential Priority: N/A

Other Requirement: N/A

Accomplishments: 

In FY 2014, TIGTA did not purchase or invest in its owned fleet vehicles and reported a total of 

$28,325 from the Proceeds of the Sale of vehicles in the prior year. 

Planned Objectives and Accomplishments: 

These vehicles will continue to meet our mission needs to conduct criminal law enforcement 

activities such as surveillance in covert operations. The vehicle classification models are 

designed to accommodate the heavy weight of law enforcement equipment, agent safety gear, 

and/or firearms. 
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Development, modernization, and enhancement timeframe: 

BY+1: TIGTA will maintain ownership of approximately ten (10) surveillance/communications 

vehicles with an estimated investment cost of $900,000.

BY+2: TIGTA will maintain ownership of approximately ten (10) surveillance/communications 

vehicles with an estimated investment of $900,000.

BY+3: TIGTA will maintain ownership of approximately ten (10) surveillance/communications 

vehicles with an estimated investment cost of $900,000.

BY+4: TIGTA will maintain ownership of approximately ten (10) surveillance/communications 

vehicles with an estimated investment cost of $900,000.

Useful Life: 

Year the investment began: 2001

End Year of the current planning cycle: 2026