Position the IRS to move forward with the Modernization Blueprint and undertake an incremental modernization, including year 2000 conversion, resulting in centralized data bases that would stimulate significant improvements in customer service, compliance and financial reporting. Consolidate back-office administrative functions to improve service to veterans and reduce costs. Develop final plan in 1998 to co-locate data centers. In 1998, explore legislative options to encourage the disposition of unneeded and underutilized property. Social Security Administration Reduce the processing time for disability claims and appeals in the Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs at lower administrative cost with neutral impact on program costs.
Future targets are under discussion.