Senate Democrats accuse IRS chief Frank Bisignano of misleading Congress over staffing cuts
A group of Senate Democrats led by Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused Internal Revenue Service (IRS) chief Frank Bisignano of potentially lying to Congress about staffing levels at the tax agency. In a letter shared exclusively with CNBC, the lawmakers point to a discrepancy between Bisignano's public testimony—where he stated he felt 'good' about current employee numbers—and recent reports that the IRS is urgently hiring due to severe staffing shortages. The agency's inspector general confirmed that the IRS lost over 31,000 employees as of January due to Trump administration cuts. An internal memo reportedly warned that ongoing shortages put the 2026 filing season at risk. The letter cites federal law that makes knowingly making false statements to Congress a potential crime. This controversy adds to Bisignano's recent troubles, including allegations that he used his security authority to spy on former colleagues at JPMorgan Chase, which he denies.
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