Republicans Grill IRS Chief Over ‘Dysfunction,’ Democrats Cry Hypocrisy

They say GOP has no place criticizing others’ efficiency when it cannot even agree on a speaker.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) commissioner nominee Daniel Werfel testifies before the Senate Finance Committee during his nomination hearing in Washington on Feb. 15, 2023. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Republicans on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee took IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel to task on Oct. 24 for his agency’s ongoing “dysfunction” despite billions in new funding.

“The dysfunction is across the board, from data breaches, leaks, and identity theft to slow audits, backlogs, and really horrific customer service,” noted Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) at a joint subcommittee hearing.