Foreword

In July 2003, I reported on the performance of the Inland Revenue Department’s taxpayer audit function. I made 11 recommendations.

In 2006, I considered it timely to go back to the Department to see what progress it had made in implementing my recommendations.

It is encouraging to see that the Department has made significant progress in implementing my recommendations, which has resulted in considerable changes in the operation of taxpayer audit. I expect the Department to continue to maintain and improve its performance.

I thank staff of the Inland Revenue Department for their assistance and co-operation during my follow-up audit.

K B Brady
Controller and Auditor-General

3 October 2006