Post by TapToTalk on Oct 3, 2017 19:37:04 GMT -5
www.politico.com/story/2017/10/03/equifax-irs-fraud-protection-contract-243419
Well, they told the IRS that none of its data was involved. So, all's good.
That jerk Koskinen is still around under Trump. WTF?
The IRS will pay Equifax $7.25 million to verify taxpayer identities and help prevent fraud under a no-bid contract issued last week, even as lawmakers lash the embattled company about a massive security breach that exposed personal information of as many as 145.5 million Americans.
The notice describes the contract as a "sole source order," meaning Equifax is the only company deemed capable of providing the service. It says the order was issued to prevent a lapse in identity checks while officials resolve a dispute over a separate contract.
The IRS defended its decision in a statement, saying that Equifax told the agency that none of its data was involved in the breach and that Equifax already provides similar services to the IRS under a previous contract.
Well, they told the IRS that none of its data was involved. So, all's good.
Reps. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) separately penned letters to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen demanding he explain the agency's rationale for awarding the contract to Equifax and provide information on any alternatives the agency considered.
That jerk Koskinen is still around under Trump. WTF?
