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Part 3. Submission Processing

Chapter 30. Work Planning and Control

Section 30. Embedded Quality for Submission Processing (EQSP) System

3.30.30 Embedded Quality for Submission Processing (EQSP) System

Manual Transmittal

July 14, 2026

Purpose

(1) This transmits a revision to IRM 3.30.30, Work Planning and Control - Embedded Quality for Submission Processing (EQSP) System.

Scope

IRM 3.30.30 is intended to be used by Quality Reviewers, all levels of management, and authorized third-party users that use the EQSP database to input or review data.

Material Changes

(1) IRM 3.30.30.1.1 - Background. Added SharePoint to the background statement.

(2) IRM 3.30.30.1.2 - Authority. Added new subsection to the IRM.

(3) IRM 3.30.30.1.3 - Responsibilities. Renumbered subsection from 3.30.30.1.2 to 3.30.30.1.3 due to adding new subsection to the IRM.

(4) IRM 3.30.30.1.3(1) - Responsibilities. Editorial Changes: Revised text, titles, tables, and acronyms that are relevant to the section.

(5) IRM 3.30.30.1.4 - Program Management and Review. Renumbered subsection from 3.30.303.1.3 to 3.30.30.1.4 due to adding new subsection to the IRM.

(6) IRM 3.30.30.1.5 - Program Controls. Added new subsection to the IRM.

(7) IRM 3.30.30.1.6 - Acronyms. Renumbered subsection from 3.30.30.1.4 to 3.30.30.1.6 due to adding new subsection to the IRM.

(8) IRM 3.30.30.1.6 - Acronyms. Added new commonly used acronyms and their definitions to the Acronym table list.

(9) IRM 3.30.30.1.7 - Related Resources. Renumbered subsection from 3.30.30.1.5 to 3.30.30.1.7 due to adding new subsection to the IRM.

(10) IRM 3.30.30.1.7 - Related Resources:

  • Paragraph 1, updated the EQSP Production website link and supporting text.

  • Paragraph 2, updated the Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP) website link and supporting text.

  • Paragraph 3, updated the Submission Processing manuals website link and supporting text.

(11) IRM 3.30.30.2.2(6) - Operations and Functions in the EQSP System. Editorial Changes: Revised text and table format for Operation 36, Input Correction, Functions.

(12) IRM 3.30.30.2.6 - Research Tools:

  • Paragraph 1, updated the IRM Numerical Index website link and supporting text.

  • Paragraph 2, updated the Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP) website link and supporting text.

  • Paragraph 3, updated the IRM Numerical Index Part Two website link and supporting text.

(13) IRM 3.30.30.4 - System Requirements:

  • Paragraph 1; list item "a" , removed the word "minimum" from the system memory sentence.

  • Paragraph 3, updated the BEARS Login website link and supporting text.

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(14) IRM 3.30.30.4.1(1) - Accessing the EQSP System. Updated the EQSP Production website link and supporting text.

(15) IRM 3.30.30.5(2) - System Profiles (Permissions). Editorial Changes: Revised System Profiles text, titles, and table formats.

(16) IRM 3.30.30.6.1.1(3)(b)(Note) - Creating an Employee’s Profile. Editorial Changes: Revised "data base" to "database" .

(17) IRM 3.30.30.6.1.2(1)(Note) - For "Searching for an Employee’s Profile" deleted. IPU 24U0995 issued 10-03-2024.

(18) IRM 3.30.30.6.1.2(5)(d) - Searching for an Employee’s Profile. Editorial Changes: Updated organizational terms and text.

(19) IRM 3.30.30.6.2(1)(Note) - Proxy Role. Changed "active’" to "active" .

(20) IRM 3.30.30.6.2.4.2(2)(d)(Note) - Selecting a Proxy Role. Editorial Changes: Updated example note for grantee using an Operation Manager’s role.

(21) IRM 3.30.30.7.1.1(1) - Create Sample. Editorial Changes: Removed repeated text "of the" from descriptor paragraph.

(22) IRM 3.30.30.7.1.5(3)(g) - Review Details Screen. Revised the Defect Type definitions for Incorrect and Omitted.

(23) IRM 3.30.30.7.1.7(2)(k)(Note)- Review Summary Screen. Editorial Changes: Added quote marks to Program Type "a" .

(24) IRM 3.30.30.8(6) - Quality Review Sampling. IPU 25U0449 issued 04-15-2025.

(25) IRM 3.30.30.8(6) - Quality Review Sampling. Changed EQSP Website to EQSP SharePoint site in the Randomizer location instructions and added the EQSP SharePoint site link.

(26) IRM 3.30.30.10(1) - EQSP Web Site. IPU 25U0449 issued 04-15-2025.

(27) IRM 3.30.30.10(2) - EQSP Web Site. Changed EQSP Website to EQSP SharePoint site.

(28) IRM 3.30.30.11(1)(Note) - Issue Resolution Process (IRP). Editorial Changes: Updated the IRP - New EQSP DCI development request instructions.

(29) IRM 3.30.30.11(2) - Issue Resolution Process (IRP). IPU 25U0449 issued 04-15-2025.

(30) IRM 3.30.30.11.1(1) - EQSP Opportunity Change Request Template (Excel spreadsheet). IPU 25U0449 issued 04-15-2025.

(31) IRM 3.30.30.11.1(4)(g)(Note) - EQSP Opportunity Change Request Template (Excel spreadsheet). Updated the EQSP Opportunity Change Request Template "Multiple entries" instructions.

(32) IRM 3.30.30.11.1.1(1)(c) - Reviewing and Resolving the Opportunity Issue Log. IPU 25U0451 issued 04-17-2025.

(33) IRM 3.30.30.11.1.1(1)(c)(Note) - Reviewing and Resolving the Opportunity Issue Log. Added Note about the "Inform the Submitter" time frame.

(34) Exhibit 3.30.30-1 - SOI Operation (12) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities. Changed Specific Guidance for Functions.

(35) Exhibit 3.30.30-2 - Receipt & Control Operation (31) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities. Changed Specific Guidance for Functions.

(36) Exhibit 3.30.30-3 - ITIN Operation (32) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities. Changed Specific Guidance for Functions.

(37) Exhibit 3.30.30-4 - Document Perfection Operation (34) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities. Changed Specific Guidance for Functions.

(38) Exhibit 3.30.30-5 - Data Conversion Operation (35) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities. Changed Specific Guidance for Functions.

(39) Exhibit 3.30.30-6 - Input Correction Operation (36) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities. Changed Specific Guidance for Functions.

(40) Exhibit 3.30.30-7 - Accounting Control Services Operation (37) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities. Changed Specific Guidance for Functions.

(41) Exhibit 3.30.30-8 - Glossary. Editorial Changes: Updated and added organizational terms and titles that are relevant to the section.

(42) Exhibit 3.30.30-9 - Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities. Added Team Lead and Team Manager roles to the table.

(43) Editorial IRM changes made for clarity throughout:

  • reviewed and updated grammar and punctuation,

  • plain language,

  • passive voice phrasing changed to active voice phrasing,

  • SharePoint site links,

  • website links,

  • IRM references,

  • business terms and titles.

Effect on Other Documents

IRM 3.30.30 dated 08-16-2024 is superseded. This IRM also incorporates Interim Guidance IPU 24U0995 issued 10-03-2024, IPU 25U0449 issued 04-15-2025, and IPU 25U0451 issued 04-17-2025.

Audience

All Submission Processing (SP) operations at each campus that perform SP Embedded Quality reviews.

Effective Date

(07-14-2026)


Scott Wallace
Director, Submission Processing
Customer Account Services
Taxpayer Services Division

3.30.30.1 (11-03-2017)

Program Scope and Objective

  1. Purpose: Quality Review program's primary objective is to identify problems and eliminate potential for errors in the Submission Processing System. Quality Review data provides the basis for:

    • Measuring and improving program effectiveness

    • Identifying defects resulting from individual actions or inactions

    • Analyzing the reason(s) for defect occurrence

    • Identifying defect trends

    • Recommending and initiating corrective action

    • Following up with process review and analysis to ensure the corrective action was effective

    • Identifying training needs

    • Planning workload distribution

  2. Purpose: Individual Performance Review process is designed to collect data from employee work and provide feedback for individual performance evaluations (ratings), ranking for promotions, awards, and release/recall.

  3. Audience: All Submission Processing Operations on each Campus that perform Embedded Quality for Submission Processing.

  4. Policy Owner: The Director of Submission Processing.

  5. Program Owner: Quality Section (an Organization in Submission Processing).

  6. Primary Stakeholders: The primary stakeholders are Site Management and Headquarters to determine site-specific quality level and identify best practices.

  7. Program Goals: The information in the IRM provides a method to monitor, measure and improve the quality of work throughout Submission Processing. The review data is used to identify trends, problem areas, training needs, and opportunities for improvement to each process.

3.30.30.1.1 (07-14-2026)

Background

  1. IRM 3.30.30 provides a method to monitor, measure, and improve the Quality of Work throughout Submission Processing using a web-based and SharePoint EQSP systems that are accessed through the IRS Intranet.

3.30.30.1.2 (07-14-2026)

Authority

  1. The Submission Processing’s Quality Section is responsible for the information in the IRM. The Quality Section makes the necessary changes on a biennial basis.

  2. The Director of Submission Processing is responsible for policy related to this IRM.

  3. Policy Statements for Submission Processing are found in IRM 1.2.1, Servicewide Policy Statements.

3.30.30.1.3 (07-14-2026)

Responsibilities

  1. The Submission Processing’s Quality Section is responsible for the information in the IRM. The Quality Section makes the necessary changes on a yearly basis.

  2. The Director of Submission Processing is responsible for policy related to this IRM.

  3. The team manager is responsible for ensuring the IRM is submitted to Publishing each year.

3.30.30.1.4 (07-01-2021)

Program Management and Review

  1. Program Reports: The EQSP reports in this IRM capture specific defect information. The reports provide data to assist with SP work process improvements initiatives. A list of the reports on EQSP are listed below:

    1. Single Event Sample Pull

    2. Employee

    3. Employee (by Team)

    4. Team

    5. Department

    6. Operation

    7. Site

    8. Defect Summary

    9. Site/Program Summary

    10. Blank DCI

  2. Program Effectiveness: The Program Effectiveness is determined by measuring and improving program effectiveness for Submission Processing by identifying problems and eliminating the potential for errors.

3.30.30.1.5 (07-14-2026)

Program Controls

  1. The SP Embedded Quality process is a statistically valid review of specific defect information for SP programs.

  2. EQSP primary objective is to track quality program data and to maintain the data for internal and external stakeholders.

3.30.30.1.6 (07-14-2026)

Acronyms

  1. The table lists commonly used acronyms and their definitions.

    Acronyms Definition
    ACO Accounting Operation
    AMA Automated Manual Assessment
    ANMF Automated Non-Master File
    BBTS Batch/Block Tracking System
    BEARS Business Entitlement Access Request System
    BMF Business Master File
    CADS Corporate Authoritative Directory System
    CC Command Code
    CDS Centralized Delivery Services
    CII Correspondence Imaging Inventory
    CJE Critical Job Element
    CP Computer Paragraph
    CQ&S Coordination, Quality, and Support
    CSR Customer Service Representative
    DAT Data Analysis Tool
    DCI Data Collection Instrument
    DCO Data Conversion Operation
    DCF Dishonored Check File
    DLN Document Locator Number
    DOT Department of the Treasury
    DPO Document Perfection Operation
    DT Data Transcriber
    DV Data Validation
    EFTPS Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
    EIN Employer Identification Number
    EMF Employee Master File
    EO Exempt Organization
    EOD Enter on Duty
    EOP Entry Operator
    EP Employee Plan
    EQSP Embedded Quality Submission Processing
    ER Erroneous Refund
    ERS Error Resolution System
    ES Estimated Tax
    FRC Federal Records Center
    GAO Government Accountability Office
    HQ Headquarters
    HQF High Quality Function
    HQW High Quality Work
    ICO Input Correction Operation
    ICT Image Control Team
    IDRS Integrated Data Retrieval System
    IMF Individual Master File
    IPR Individual Performance Report or Individual Performance Review
    IPU Interim Procedure Update
    IRM Internal Revenue Manual
    IRP Issue Resolution Process
    ISRP Integrated Submission and Remittance Processing
    ITIN Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
    ITM Integrated Talent System
    LC Learning Curve
    MEPS Measured Employee Performance System
    MF Master File
    MFT Master File Transaction
    MSIRSDAT Microsoft IRS Data Capture
    ODT Operation Department Team
    OE Original Entry
    OF Operation Function
    OFP Organization Function Program
    OJT On-the Job Training
    P&A Planning & Analysis
    PCD Program Completion Date
    POA Power of Attorney
    QR Quality Review or Quality Reviewer
    RACS Revenue Accounting Control System
    RAIVS/IVES Return and Income Verification Services/Income Verification Express Service
    RAS Recommended Annual Sample
    RCO Receipt and Control Operation
    RPC Return Processing Code
    RPSID Remittance Processing System Identification
    RRACS Redesigned Revenue Accounting Control System
    RRPS Residual Remittance Processing System
    RTS Real Time System
    SC Service Center
    SCCF Service Center Control File
    SCD Service Computation Date
    SCRIPS Service Center Recognition Input System
    SCRS Service Center Replacement System
    SEID Standard Employee Identifier
    SERP Servicewide Electronic Research Program
    SME Subject Matter Expert
    SOI Statistics of Income
    SP Submission Processing
    SSN Social Security Number
    SSO Single Sign On
    TDS Transcript Delivery System
    TE Tax Examiner
    TIN Taxpayer Identification Number
    TPNC Taxpayer Notice Code
    TS Taxpayer Services
    UAL User Access Listing
    UNID Unidentified
    UPC Unpostable Code
    URC Unpostable Resolution Code
    URF Unidentified Remittance File
    WP&C Work Planning & Control
3.30.30.1.7 (07-14-2026)

Related Resources

  1. The EQSP Production system is accessed through the Microsoft’s Edge browser at the following website: EQSP Production System.

  2. The Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP) web page which contains revisions and updates to the IRM procedures is at the following website: Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP).

  3. The website for the Submission Processing manuals is at the following website: IRM Numerical Index.

3.30.30.2 (07-14-2026)

Embedded Quality for Submission Processing (EQSP) System Overview

  1. The EQSP system provides a method to monitor, measure, and improve the quality of work throughout Submission Processing. Review data is used to identify trends, problem areas, training needs, and opportunities for improvement to each process.

  2. Measured Employee Performance system (MEPS) collects data through the EQSP system; the data is used to measure employees on the quality critical job element (CJE).

  3. EQSP is used by Site Management and Headquarters to determine site-specific quality level and identify potential best practices.

  4. Managers use this system to create and edit profile information for employees they manage. See IRM 3.30.30.6.1.1, Creating an Employee's Profile.

  5. EQSP supports Treasury’s goals and Taxpayer Services (TS) strategy by creating an objective and valid system for measuring the quality of products provided to taxpayers and other customers.

  6. Release Recall Listings are created utilizing Release Recall Screens accessed through the EQSP system.

  7. EQSP is a web-based system accessed through the IRS Intranet. The system:

    • Creates a Sample (input Quality Review Samples into EQSP).

    • Captures data on reviews performed by Quality Reviewers, Managers, and Analysts.

    • Gathers data, detailing the opportunities, defects, defect types, and defect descriptions.

      Note:

      An opportunity is the point at which a specific action of an employee's job was either performed or should have been performed. A defect occurs when an opportunity is omitted or performed incorrectly.

    • Generates employee and organizational reports from the data collected during the review process.

    • Gathers Individual Performance Reviews, High Quality Work Reviews, Learning Curve Reviews, and Team Defects for MEPS.

3.30.30.2.1 (07-14-2026)

IRM Deviation

  1. It is important that all campuses adhere to the policy and procedures set forth in this IRM to ensure EQSP is administered consistently at all sites.

  2. An IRM deviation request must be submitted in writing following instructions in IRM 1.11.2.2, Internal Management Documents System- Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) Process, IRM Standards, and elevated through the appropriate channels for executive approval.

3.30.30.2.2 (07-14-2026)

Operations and Functions in the EQSP System

  1. Operation 12, Statistics of Income, Functions include:

    1. Function 220 - SOI Editing

    2. Function 360 - Imaging

  2. Operation 31, Receipt and Control, Functions include:

    1. Function 130 - Pre-Batching

    2. Function 140 - Extraction

    3. Function 140 - Second Sort

    4. Function 160 - Remittance Perfection

    5. Function 170 - Manual Deposit

    6. Function 180 - Batching

    7. Function 210 - Code and Edit

    8. Function 360 - Imaging

    9. Function 440 - Residual Remittance Processing System (RRPS) - Site Specific (Ogden)

    10. Function 460 - ICT Validation

    11. Function 550 - Document Preparation

    12. Function 720 - Receiving, Sorting, and Miscellaneous

    13. Function 790 - Tax Accounts Support Activity

  3. Operation 32, ITIN, Functions include:

    1. Function 180 - ITIN Batching

    2. Function 380 - ITIN Real Time System (RTS)

    3. Function 720 - Receiving, Sorting and Miscellaneous

    4. Function 790 - Tax Accounts Support Activity

  4. Operation 34, Document Perfection, Functions include:

    1. Function 190 - Numbering

    2. Function 210 - Code and Edit

    3. Function 220 - SOI Editing

    4. Function 390 - Entity

    5. Function 550 - Pre-Doc Preparation

    6. Function 710 - Tax Account Activity-1040X

    7. Function 770 - Correspondence

    8. Function 780 - Correspondence

  5. Operation 35, Data Conversion, Functions include:

    1. Function 230 - Data Conversion (ISRP)

    2. Function 440 - Residual Remittance Processing System (RRPS)

    3. Function 470 - Service Center Recognition Input System (SCRIPS) DB

    4. Function 480 - SCRIPS OE

    5. Function 550 - Post-Doc Preparation

    6. Function 790 - Tax Accounts Support Activity (RAIVS/IVES)

  6. Operation 36, Input Correction, Functions include:

    1. Function 270 - Error Resolution System (ERS)

    2. Function 290 - Notice Review (ID Theft)

    3. Function 290 - Unpostables

    4. Function 310 - Research

    5. Function 340 - ERS (Error Correction)

    6. Function 350 - Rejects

    7. Function 360 - Imaging

    8. Function 390 - Entity Control

    9. Function 510 - Cycle Control and Servicing

    10. Function 520 - Central File Control

    11. Function 530 - Pulling Returns and Documents

    12. Function 540 - Re-filing Returns and Documents

    13. Function 550 - Document Preparation

    14. Function 590 - Special Search

    15. Function 710 - Notice Review

    16. Function 710 - Tax Account Activity

    17. Function 770 - Correspondence

    18. Function 780 - Correspondence

    19. Function 790 - Tax Account Support Activity

  7. Operation 37, Accounting, Functions include:

    1. Function 340 - ERS (EFTPS)

    2. Function 410 - Accounting Activity

    3. Function 420 - Account Services

    4. Function 420 - Manual Refunds

    5. Function 420 - ANMF

    6. Function 420 - Dishonored Checks

    7. Function 630 - Balancing

    8. Function 710 - Erroneous Refunds

    9. Function 710 - Unidentified Remittance

    10. Function 710 - Tax Account Activity

    11. Function 790 - Tax Account Support Activity

3.30.30.2.3 (12-01-2014)

Quality Review Objectives

  1. Quality Review program's primary objective is to identify problems and eliminate potential for errors in the Submission Processing System. Quality Review data provides the basis for:

    • Measuring and improving program effectiveness

    • Identifying defects resulting from individual actions or inactions

    • Analyzing the reason(s) for defect occurrence

    • Identifying defect trends

    • Recommending and initiating corrective action

    • Following up with process review and analysis to ensure the corrective action was effective

    • Identifying training needs

    • Planning workload distribution

  2. Individual Performance Review process is designed to collect data from employee work and provide feedback for individual performance evaluations (ratings), ranking for promotions, awards, and release recall.

    Note:

    High Quality Work (HQW) receives product review and is discussed in IRM 3.30.30.8.2.

3.30.30.2.4 (07-14-2026)

Quality Reviewer Training

  1. Annually, employees selected for the quality reviewer role must complete the most recent Integrated Talent Management (ITM) Course 12182, "Embedded Quality for Submission Processing (EQSP) Reviewer Training".

  2. The annual training must be completed between January 1 and March 31 or prior to the reviewer performing quality reviews.

  3. The quality manager (or designee) will conduct an “Embedded Quality for Submission Processing (EQSP) Reviewer Training” session annually for all quality reviewers (including quality lead) on their assigned team to complete ITM course 12182. The quality manager (or designee) will submit a listing of the attendees to Centralized Delivery Services (CDS) for employees’ recordation in the ITM system.

3.30.30.2.5 (07-14-2026)

Quality Reviewer Requirements

  1. Quality Reviewers are required to complete individual review and record review results in the EQSP system.

  2. Quality Reviewers should:

    1. Have a good working knowledge of the work in the particular area that is being reviewed.

    2. Receive training for individual review procedures.

    3. Sit with an experienced reviewer and observe how the reviewer performs the duties associated with the Quality Reviewer Role.

    4. Review employees’ work.

    5. Have a good working knowledge of the EQSP system.

    6. Identify defects.

    7. Prepare the necessary forms pertaining to the review process.

    8. Ask the manager/lead questions about the work process.

    9. Have basic personal computer knowledge.

  3. The quality reviewer should completely review the designated sample of an employee’s work to determine how well they have followed IRM procedures and guidelines.

    1. Reviews must be accurate, valid, and consistent.

    2. Reviewers must record all defects found.

    3. Reviewers must establish a climate of integrity, efficiency, and fairness.

    4. Reviewers must ensure all defects identified are supported by an IRM reference and included in the “IRM Reference” text box located on the Quality Reviews Detail Screen when the review results are recorded in EQSP. The IRM reference appears with the “Defect Details” on the “Individual Employee Report (Single Event Sample Pull)”.

      Note:

      IRM references are not required for obvious "finger errors" , for routine required edits such as "Name Control" and

      "Tax Period," or for any Data Conversion Operation obvious transcription defect.
3.30.30.2.6 (07-14-2026)

Research Tools

  1. Several IRMs impact the work done by employees in the Submission Processing Centers. Refer to IRM Numerical Index Part Three. Visit IRM Numerical Index website for a list of Submission Processing IRMs.

  2. The Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP) - Submission Processing (SP) Portal web page, which contains revisions and updates to the IRM procedures is located at: Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP) website.

  3. Reviewers use various IDRS command codes to review cases. Refer to IRM Numerical Index Part Two. Visit the Website IRM Numerical Index Part Two website: IRM 2.3, Terminal Responses, and IRM 2.4, Terminal Input, for a complete list and instructions of all IDRS command codes.

  4. Local procedures are deviations from the IRM. Only local procedures approved by Headquarters Program Management can be considered when evaluating quality.

    Note:

    An IRM may include statements indicating "follow local procedures" or may state a specific guide should be followed. These are valid IRM references (approved by Headquarters Program Management) and employees are subject to defects if the local procedures are not followed.

    Reminder:

    If the procedure is not in an IRM or issued as an Interim IRM Update (IPU), an error cannot be charged.

3.30.30.2.7 (07-14-2026)

Quality Review Types

  1. The Quality Review Results are entered into the EQSP system as the following Review Types:

    1. Individual Performance Review (measured employee performance review; may only be input for employee profiles assigned to a measured performance plan with a review date within the measured quality plan date range).

      Note:

      The EQSP system recognizes any Operation Function (OF) that is considered HQW.

    2. Product Feedback Review (Does not require an employee SEID).

    3. Team Defect Review (Defect(s) removed from an employee and charged to the team and/or when multiple identical defects are present).

    4. Managerial/OJT Review (requires an employee SEID).

  2. Individual Performance reviews are samples of an employee’s completed work for measured sample plans including High Quality Work (HQW).

    Note:

    The SEID is required.

  3. Product reviews are used when work sampled for feedback does not need to be associated with an individual. The results are provided to groups of employees, managers, and management officials for analysis, trending, and process improvements.

    Note:

    The SEID is NOT required.

  4. Team Defect review type is used to record defective documents identified in an employee's completed sampled work when charging defects to a team. Team Defects include Multiple Identical Defects and procedural or systemic defects removed from the employee and charged to the team. Team Defects do not count towards an employee's measured performance rating.

    Note:

    The SEID is required.

  5. Defects are considered multiple identicals when a quality reviewer identifies the same error on every document that the opportunity for error is available on within the sample. Multiple identical defects are entered into EQSP as follows:

    • One defect is entered as Individual Performance Review for the employee.

    • The remaining like defect(s) is entered as a Team Defect Review(s) for the team.

    • All defects must be entered as an Individual Performance Review for the employee if at least one document within the sample with the same opportunity for error is worked correctly.

    • Any additional defect(s) identified within the sample that is not considered a multiple identical is entered as Individual Performance Review for the employee.

      Note:

      If a Team Defect (multiple identical, procedural, or systemic) and a defect other than the Team Defect are identified on the same document, the document remains part of the employees’ sample and review results are entered as Individual Performance Review rather than Team Defect. The document is considered one defective document with two defects.

  6. Procedural or Systemic defects are removed from the employee and charged to the team when defects are attributed to training program deficiencies, incurred due to procedural changes not shared with the employee, or a result of systemic deficiencies rather than a result of employee actions or inactions.

    In these cases:

    • The Individual Performance Review is deleted from the employee’s sample and entered as a Team Defect review.

    • The employee neither receives credit for the document as part of the sample nor credit for a document reviewed.

      Note:

      Multiple Identical Defects and Procedural or Systemic Defects are never charged as a Team Defect if the employee is on Learning Curve (EQSP system prevents entering a Team Defect if the employee’s Learning Curve Requirements are not met).

  7. Managerial/OJT reviews are used to assess an employee job performance, identify training needs, determine job readiness, and monitor employee's procedural skill. These samples are typically 100 percent reviewed during an initial training or when additional coaching is required (samples are reviewed after the work has been subject to Individual Performance Review).

    Note:

    The SEID is required.

3.30.30.2.8 (12-01-2014)

Time Reporting

  1. See IRM 3.30.20, OFP Code List, for appropriate Work Planning & Control (WP&C) Organization, Function, and Program (OFP) time reporting codes.

    Note:

    The OFP code 880-0000X is no longer a valid OFP for EQSP in Submission Processing.

  2. See the table below for a list of valid OFP codes for EQSP.

    Organization Function Program Description
    23000 990 08030 Improvement Specialist - For use by employees officially acting in this position
    Valid for all Organizations 990 59250 Training
    Valid for all Organizations 990 59300 Briefing/Meetings
    Valid for all Organizations 880 08030 Measured Review- Individual Performance Review/ Team Defect Review- Time spent performing the review and entering measured review in the EQSP system.
    Valid for all Organizations 880 08031 Unmeasured Review- Time spent performing the review and entering review for any unmeasured areas/functions in the EQSP system.
    Valid for all Organizations 880 08032 Measured Review - Managerial/OJT and Product Feedback Review - Time spent performing these reviews and entering reviews in the EQSP system.
    Valid for all Organizations 880 08033 Clerical Duties- Time spent on all clerical duties related to EQSP, such as selecting samples, filing, and any other clerical activities.
3.30.30.3 (07-14-2026)

Roles

  1. There are several specific roles in the EQSP system. The roles are listed below:

  2. Management Assistant:

    1. Create and edit employee profile information within their span of control.

    2. Add, search and view employee profiles within their site and Operation.

    3. Move and assign employees to correct Team, Department and/or Organization.

  3. Quality Reviewer (QR):

    1. Effectively use IRM 3.30.30, Embedded Quality for Submission Processing System, and all relevant IRMs to perform an unbiased, consistent, accurate review of all work.

    2. Protect the documents that are being reviewed.

      Note:

      All documents and information must remain secure and confidential to protect the privacy and confidentiality of taxpayer data.

    3. Create Samples (input Quality Review Samples) using the EQSP system.

    4. Identify and code defective opportunities appropriate for a particular work product.

    5. Identify changes needed to the Data Collection Instruments (DCIs).Provide recommendations for corrections/ improvements for IRM 3.30.30, Embedded Quality for Submission Processing System, and EQSP Training Material.

    6. Generate and print Single Event Sample Pull Reports for reviews performed. Identify and report all problems to the Quality Review (QR) Manager.

  4. Quality Review (QR) Lead:

    1. Create an employee review sample for all review types for any employee within their assigned Site and Operation and for any Quality reviewer within their assigned Site, ODT (exception of their own SEID).

    2. Create a Product feedback review for any Operation, Department, Team and Function/Program within their assigned Site and Operation.

    3. Search/View any DCI within their assigned Site and Operation they created by any Quality Reviewer within their assigned Site and Operation.

    4. Edit high quality Individual Performance (the delete and edit time frame is 15 days).

    5. Delete high quality work, Individual Performance, Team Defect, and Managerial /OJT DCI that they created or created by a Quality Reviewer within their assigned Site.

    6. Delete Learning Curve (LC) Review Types they created or LC reviews created on the same day the DCI was created.

    7. Delete Product feedback DCI they created or created by a Quality Reviewer in their assigned Site.

    8. View and print Quality Reports (Core Reports) Single Event sample Pull Report for sample pull ID created by any Quality Reviewer in assigned site.

  5. Quality Review (QR) Manager:

    1. Review access permissions regularly for users within span of control.

    2. In sites that do not have a QR Manager, the Team Manager is responsible for this role.

    3. Maintain the integrity and quality of the EQSP system by monitoring and reviewing work performed by a Quality Reviewer.

    4. Effectively use IRM 3.30.30, Embedded Quality for Submission Processing System, and all relevant IRMs to ensure an unbiased, consistent, accurate review of all work.

    5. Protect the documents being reviewed.

      Note:

      All documents and information (including taxpayer information) must remain secure and confidential to protect the privacy and confidentiality of taxpayer contacts.

    6. Ensure the QR Team receives complete training in the quality review process and related systems used in reviewing.

    7. Monitor the sampling techniques to meet internal guidelines.

    8. Ensure all work is sampled and reviewed within prescribed guidelines.

    9. Identify opportunities for a particular work product.

    10. Identify and elevate EQSP issues to the Site Improvement Specialist.

    11. Provide timely feedback and relevant EQSP information to all managers in the operation or function.

    12. Enter adjustments to quality review results.

      Note:

      The Quality Lead has "Permission" to assist.

    13. Create and maintain accurate profiles for assigned employees.

  6. Team Manager:

    1. Review access permissions regularly for users within span of control.

    2. Ensure all completed work is available for sampling.

    3. Create and maintain accurate profiles for assigned employees.

    4. Use individual and team reports to identify error trends and take corrective actions.

    5. Timely share Single Event Sample Pull Reports.

    6. Identify and elevate EQSP issues to the Site Improvement Specialist.

    7. Communicate QR and relevant EQSP information to all team members.

    8. Input adjustments to erroneously reported employee performance data (hours and/or volume) through the EQSP IPR Adjustment Screen.

  7. Team Lead:

    1. Ensure all completed work is available for sampling.

    2. Use individual and team reports to identify error trends and take corrective actions.

    3. Timely share Single Event Sample Pull Reports.

    4. Identify and elevate EQSP issues to the Site Improvement Specialist.

    5. Communicate QR and relevant EQSP information to all team members.

  8. Department Manager:

    1. Confirm completion of reviews for access permissions regularly for users within span of control.

    2. Identify and elevate EQSP issues to the Site Improvement Specialist.

    3. Assist in creating and maintaining accurate employee profiles.

    4. Communicate QR and relevant EQSP information to all team members.

    5. Initiate improvement activities.

    6. Create a Release Recall.

    7. Request a Release Recall final listing.

  9. Operation Manager:

    1. Confirm completion of reviews for access permissions regularly for users within span of control.

    2. Ensure error trends are shared with the P&A/Improvement Team.

    3. Ensure operations comply with EQSP procedures and guidelines.

    4. Coordinate improvement activities with the Site Improvement Specialists.

    5. Initiate improvement activities.

    6. Request Release Recall final listing.

  10. Site Director:

    1. Monitor all EQSP site activities.

    2. Provide support for national improvement strategies.

  11. Site Administrator (Improvement Specialist):

    1. Troubleshoot, problem solve, and elevate system issues to the System Administrator.

    2. Coordinate with site Operations to identify Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to work with HQ for support (e.g., roll out of new functions/programs).

    3. Implement "EQSP Issue Resolution Process."

    4. Identify and resolve calibration issues within Operations.

    5. Provide input to HQ regarding defect calibration issues.

    6. Ensure defect identification guidance is communicated to all affected reviewers.

    7. Monitor profile maintenance issues at site and resolve issues as necessary.

    8. Monitor and maintain EQSP profiles utilizing the EQSP User Access Listing (UAL)

    9. Report system issues (e.g., system outage, slow response, missing DCIs or opportunities) to HQ.

    10. Provide training assistance to Operations.

    11. Use MEPS and EQSP data to monitor accuracy.

    12. Use EQSP data to identify defect trends.

    13. Monitor Quality Review Sampling to ensure compliance with sampling plan.

    14. Partner with stakeholders to address identified improvement opportunities within functions.

  12. Site Assistant (Functional Coordinator or EQSP Business Entitlement Access Request System (BEARS) Site approver):

    1. Approve BEARS request and establish or modify profiles using the EQSP system.

    2. Monitor and maintain EQSP profiles utilizing the EQSP User Access Listing (UAL).

  13. Planning and Analysis (P&A) Analyst:

    1. Communicate findings and recommendations to management on local and national issues.

    2. Work in conjunction with the Site Improvement Specialists regarding improvement activities.

  14. Headquarters Manager / Analyst:

    1. Create and validate DCIs for new functions/programs.

    2. Review all applicable IRM changes for impact on the EQSP system.

    3. Implement "EQSP Issue Resolution Process" .

    4. Alert field to calibration issues regarding defect coding.

    5. Provide guidance to facilitate defect calibration.

    6. Obtain field input to maintain the EQSP IRM and training materials.

    7. Use EQSP data to monitor document accuracy by function on a weekly basis.

    8. Use EQSP data to identify specific defects.

    9. Monitor EQSP sampling.

    10. Prepare National Quality reports.

    11. Through analysis and drill-down, identify improvement opportunities within assigned functions – both within a site and across sites.

    12. Partner with stakeholders to address improvement opportunities.

    13. Communicate system updates, changes, and revisions to Management and Improvement Specialists.

    14. Maintain the EQSP system.

    15. Provide program and procedural guidance.

    16. Coordinate program development/realignment activities.

    17. Provide support and guidance to Site Improvement Specialists.

  15. Ops MEPS Administrator:

    1. Create Product Feedback DCIs for employees at their site.

    2. View, edit, and delete Product Feedback DCIs created at their site at any time

    3. View employee profile information for their site.

    4. Complete employee time/volume IPR adjustments for employees.

    5. View Quality Base Points

    6. View, add and revise Efficiency Base Points

    7. View Employee Learning curve status and search for Learning Curve status and search for Learning Curve requirements (sample pulls and documents per sample) for the Site.

    8. Request Release/Recall Final listing for the Site.

    9. View EQSP Core/MEPS reports as listed in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.

  16. Release/Recall (Only):

    1. View Information pertaining to the Release/Recall for the Operation/Site in which they are assigned.

    2. Add or Modify information for the Release/Recall for their assigned Site.

  17. See Exhibit 3.30.30-9.

3.30.30.4 (07-14-2026)

System Requirements

  1. Access to the EQSP Database System requires a personal computer with at least:

    1. A Pentium-based processor with a of 32 megabytes of system memory

    2. Windows 2000/NT or greater operating system

    3. Microsoft Edge, version 99 or higher

    4. Connection to the IRS Intranet

  2. Users need to know their Standard Employee Identifier (SEID).

  3. Users need to submit a BEARS request to gain access to the EQSP system. To get access, use the BEARS application. Visit the website: BEARS Login. Follow the on-line instructions to complete the application request. EQSP applications are:

    • EQSP- TS HQ

    • EQSP- Austin

    • EQSP- Kansas City

    • EQSP- Ogden

    Note:

    All requests should be made to your applicable EQSP Site application with the exception of Site Administrator, Site Assistant, Release Recall Only, and Headquarters Personnel. These roles need to be requested through the EQSP TS HQ application.

  4. Enter the information listed below in the Special Instructions section of the BEARS request:

    1. The Site

    2. The five-digit Organization Code

    3. The EQSP’s Role requested for the employee. Options include Site Director, Operations Manager, Department Manager, Quality Manager, Team Manager, Quality Reviewer, Site Administrator, Management Assistant, Site Assistant, and P&A Analyst.

    4. The Roles for EQSP - TS HQ include Site Admin, Site Assistant, and Release Recall only

  5. Once the manager approves the employee's BEARS request, it will be routed automatically to the EQSP Site Administrator who will verify the requestor’s information.

  6. When the BEARS request process is complete, an E-mail will be received from BEARS asking for an acceptance signature.

  7. Users who have not logged into EQSP for 60 days will automatically have their account locked. If users attempt to login to EQSP after a 60-day period of inactivity, they will receive an account locked message on the EQSP Login screen.

  8. Users who have not logged into EQSP at least once every 60 days will automatically have their account deactivated. If users attempt to login EQSP after a 60-day period of inactivity, they will receive a message on the EQSP Login screen that says, "Your account has been removed from BEARS. Please submit a BEARS Add request to regain access to the EQSP Application."

  9. Submit a BEARS request to modify profile if users’ roles or Organization change.

  10. Submit a BEARS delete request when access to EQSP is no longer required. If the employee is going to remain in the SP organization, special instructions should address a role change to an "employee" role.

3.30.30.4.1 (07-14-2026)

Accessing the EQSP System

  1. The first step to accessing the EQSP Production system is to open the Edge browser, and go to the following website: EQSP Production System.. Then click the "Enter" key on the keyboard. Then the User may login by clicking on the User Login Single Sign On Authentication button, see: Exhibit 3.30.30-10.

    • Note:

      Users cannot login if their account is locked, terminated, or has been inactive for more than 90 days.

    • Reminder:

      After connecting to this site, save the address to Favorites or create a shortcut on your desktop.

  2. The system role is determined by job function. Your specific profile determines which actions you are allowed to perform in EQSP. See Exhibit 3.30.30.9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities, and IRM 3.30.30.5, System Profile (Permissions).

  3. Listed below are some navigational shortcuts:

    1. Left mouse button: Use to select the fields you want to enter.

    2. Tab key: Use this key to move forward from one field to the next.

    3. Shift Tab key: To use this key combination, you must hold down both keys to move backward to previous fields.

    4. Page Up: Use this key to scroll up in the DCI.

    5. Page Down: Use this key to scroll down in the DCI.

    6. Hyperlinks: Use links to move from page to page within a DCI or to go to another screen to perform various actions, i.e., coding repeated opportunities, generating reports, searching for profiles or reviews, etc. Links appear in blue underlined text or numbers.

      Note:

      Look for these links when dealing with Repeated Line Opportunities.

  4. If you have problems accessing or using EQSP, contact your Site Improvement Specialist.

3.30.30.5 (07-14-2026)

System Profiles (Permissions)

  1. System Profiles define the level of access a user is allowed, and the activities granted by that access.

    Example:

    Managers can create (DCIs) for their employees, and view reports for their team, department, operation and site. Quality Reviewers can create DCIs, view and edit DCIs they created, and view the Single Event Individual Employee Report.

  2. For specific System Profiles, refer to the table below.

    Role System Profile (Permissions)
    Management Assistant

    1. Search/view employee profiles within their site.

    2. Create/edit employee profiles with span of control.

    3. Change a manager profile to an employee profile.

    4. Move employees to the correct Organization, Department and/or Team.
    Quality Reviewer

    1. Create a DCI within assigned Site and Operation.

    2. View a DCI they created within their Site and Operation.

    3. Edit and delete DCIs they created within five business days from the start of the review. Exception: Learning Curve

      Note:

      Contact the EQSP Site Administrator to delete older reviews.

    4. View the Single Event Sample Pull Report for a review they created.

    Quality Review Lead

    1. Create an Employee review sample product for all review types.

    2. Search/View any DCI within their assigned Site

    3. Search/View any DCI within their assigned Site and Operation.

    4. Delete High Quality, Individual Performance Team Defect, and Managerial/OJT DCI.

    5. View and Print Quality Reports (Core Reports) Single Event Sample Pull Reports.

    6. View/Print/Export to Excel Learning Curve sample report, and sampling report within Site/Operation.
    Quality Review Manager

    1. Create and edit the profile information of EQSP Employee roles within their span of control.

    2. Edit profile information of EQSP Quality Reviewer roles within their span of control.

    3. Create a DCI within assigned Site and Operation.

    4. View, add or modify information pertaining to the Release/Recall for the Team in which they are assigned.

    5. View any DCI they created at any time.

    6. View any DCI created by a Quality Reviewer, who they manage, at any time.

    7. View any DCI created by a Quality Reviewer for an employee they manage.

    8. Edit any DCI they created within 14 calendar days. Except LC = five calendar days of the completion of that review.

    9. Edit any DCI created by a Quality Reviewer or for an employee, who they manage, within 14 calendar days of the completion of that review.

    10. Delete Product Reviews.

    11. Delete any DCI they created within 14 calendar days of the completion of that review.

    12. Delete any DCI created by a Reviewer or for an employee, they manage, within 14 calendar days from the start of that review.

      Note:

      Contact the EQSP Site Administrator to delete older reviews.

    13. Request an Ad-hoc Individual Performance Report (IPR) for employees they manage.

    14. View CORE/MEPS reports and listings systemically generated and sent to Control-D as indicated in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.

    15. Search and view Quality Base Points for employees in their site.

    16. Search and view Efficiency Base Points for employees in their site.

    17. Search or view learning curve information for the employee and programs in which the employees work by program or SEID.

    18. Create and view the Single Event Individual Employee and Cumulative Individual Performance reports on reviews created by a Quality Reviewer they manage.

    19. Manage Sample Screen.

    20. View Team, Department, Operations, and Director’s Reports.
    Team Manager

    1. Create and view Individual Performance, Product, and Managerial/OJT reviews for employees they manage.

    2. View any reviews performed by a Quality Reviewer they manage.

    3. Edit and delete for 14 calendar days of the completion of that review.

      Note:

      Contact the EQSP Site Administrator to delete older reviews.

    4. View EQSP Core/MEPS Reports as listed in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.

    5. Complete employee time/volume IPR adjustments for employees they manage.

    6. View, add or modify information pertaining to the Release/Recall for the Team in which they are assigned.

    7. Search and view Quality Base Points for employees in their site.

    8. Search and view Efficiency Base Points for employees in their site.

    9. View Employee Learning Curve status and search for Learning Curve requirements (sample pulls and documents per sample) for the Operation and Function.
    Department Managers

    1. Create DCIs for Managerial/OJT or Product Feedback review on an employee within their span of control.

    2. View any DCI created for employees within their span of control.

    3. Edit Managerial/OJT and Product Feedback DCIs they created within 14 calendar days.

    4. Delete DCIs they created for Managerial/OJT, and Product Feedback review within five business days of the completion of that review without considering holidays and weekends.

      Note:

      Contact the EQSP Site Administrator to delete older reviews.

    5. Create employee profile and edit the profile information of any employee within their span of control.

    6. View EQSP Core/MEPS Reports as listed in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.

    7. Complete employee time/volume IPR adjustments for employees they manage.

    8. Search and view Quality Base Points for employees in their site.

    9. Search and view Efficiency Base Points for employees in their site.

    10. View, add or modify information pertaining to the Release/Recall for the Department in which they are assigned.

    11. View Employee Learning Curve status and search for Learning Curve requirements (sample pulls and documents per sample) for the Operation and Function.
    Operation Manager and Site Director

    1. View any DCI created for employees within their span of control.

    2. Create employee profile and edit the profile information of any employee within their span of control.

    3. View EQSP Core Reports as listed in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.

    4. Complete employee time/volume IPR adjustments for employees they manage.

    5. View, add, or modify information pertaining to the Release/Recall for the Operation/Site in which they are assigned.

    6. Request Release/Recall Final Listing for the Operation in which they are assigned (Operation Manager only).

    7. View Employee Learning Curve status and search for Learning Curve requirements (sample pulls and documents per sample) for the Operation and Function.

    8. View EQSP Core/MEPS Reports as listed in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.

    9. View, add, and revise Efficiency Base Points within their span of control.

    10. Search and view Quality Base Points for employees in their site.

    11. Search and view Efficiency Base Points for employees in their site.(Operation Managers can add and revise Efficiency Base Points for their Operation).

    12. Create Release Recall.
    Planning and Analysis

    1. Create DCIs for Product Feedback review.

    2. View Product Feedback review DCIs they created.

      Note:

      Contact the EQSP Site Administrator to delete older reviews.

    3. View EQSP Core Reports as listed in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.

    4. Planning & Analyst Staff Manager only: Create and edit the profile information of an employee that they manage, including assigning permission to that employee.
    Headquarters’ Manager/Analyst

    1. View EQSP Core Reports as listed in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.

    2. Search and view Efficiency Base Points for employees in their site.
    Site Assistant Add, view, modify, delete, and lock profile information for employees in their site.
    Release/Recall Only View, add or modify information pertaining to the Release/Recall for the Operation/Site in which they are assigned.
    Site EQSP Administrators

    1. Create DCIs for Individual Performance, Product, Team Defect, Managerial/OJT reviews for employees at their site.

    2. View, edit, and delete DCIs they created or created by employees at their site at any time.

    3. Add, modify, and lock employee profile information for their site.

    4. Create and edit the profile information for any employee at their site.

    5. View EQSP Core/MEPS Reports as listed in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.
    Ops MEPS Administrator

    1. Create Product Feedback DCIs for employees at their site.

    2. View, edit, and delete Product Feedback DCIs created at their site at any time.

    3. View employee profile information for their site.

    4. Complete employee time/volume IPR adjustments for employees they manage.

    5. View Quality Base Points.

    6. View, add and revise Efficiency Base Points.

    7. View Employee Learning Curve status and search for Learning Curve requirements (sample pulls and documents per sample) for the Site.

    8. View Learning curve sample and Sample report.

    9. Request Release/Recall Final Listing for the Site.

    10. View EQSP Core/MEPS Reports as listed in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.
    System Administrator/MEPS Coordinator

    1. Create DCIs for Individual Performance, Product, Team Defect, Managerial/OJT reviews for employees at all sites.

    2. View, edit, and delete DCIs created at any site at any time.

    3. Add, modify and lock employee profile information at all sites, including headquarters.

    4. Unlock an employee's account at all sites including headquarters, if they fail to login after three attempts.

    5. Reset an employee’s access at all sites including headquarters.

    6. Create and edit the profile information for any employee at all sites including headquarters.

    7. View EQSP Core/MEPS Reports as listed in Exhibit 3.30.30-9, Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities.

    8. Complete employee time/volume IPR adjustments as requested.

    9. View, add, and revise Quality Base Points.

    10. View, add and revise Efficiency Base Points.

    11. View Employee Learning Curve status and search for Learning Curve requirements (sample pulls and documents per sample) for all sites.

    12. Request Release/Recall Final Listing for any site.

    13. Add, modify, and delete EQSP DCIs (including End of Year form changes).
3.30.30.6 (12-01-2014)

Employee Profile Management

  1. It is necessary to create a profile for an employee before reviews are input into EQSP.

    Note:

    Review all the information for each employee, data cannot be entered if the information for an employee is missing or incorrect.

  2. To ensure the information for the employee is correct, managers and/or site administrators should:

    1. Input information under the correct SEID.

      Note:

      If an error exists in the SEID field, Administrators can correct the SEID. Do not create a second profile for the employee or review data may be lost. Continue to use the existing profile and request an SEID correction through your local Site Improvement Specialist. All reviews will transfer to the correct SEID profile once updated.

    2. Validate employee’s Operation, Department, Team, Function, and Program information.

    3. Correct any information that needs to be corrected.

  3. Contact your Site Improvement Specialist if you need assistance.

3.30.30.6.1 (07-14-2026)

Manager Main Menu Screen

  1. To access the Manager Main Menu Screen (Figure 3.30.30-1), login to the EQSP system. For instructions see IRM 3.30.30.4.1, Accessing the EQSP system.

  2. The Manager Main Menu Screen contains a menu option for managers to enter and edit employee's information, e.g., SEID, Work Status Code, Operation, Department. This information is the Employee’s Profile.

    Figure 3.30.30-1

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  3. The Manager's action buttons and hyperlinks are listed below:

    1. Profiles hyperlink

    2. Create Sample hyperlink

    3. Search Reviews hyperlink

    4. Reports hyperlink

    5. MEPS hyperlink

    6. Release/Recall hyperlink

    7. Logout

3.30.30.6.1.1 (07-14-2026)
Creating an Employee’s Profile

  1. Managers will enter their employee's profile information on the create new Profile Screen.
    See Figure 3.30.30-2.

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  2. To generate the Add Employee Profile Screen, select the Create new profile hyperlink on the Manager’s Main Menu Screen. The Add Employee Profile Screen has several fields and action buttons in which the manager has to either enter or select information.

    Note:

    During the Add Employee Profile Screen

  3. To enter employee information:

    1. Enter the employee's SEID. The SEID will default to all CAPS. The Username will populate with the employee's SEID.

      Note:

      Once entered and saved, the SEID cannot be edited. If an employee is profiled with an incorrect SEID the SEID field can be updated by a Site Administrator and all data associated with the incorrect SEID moves to the correct SEID. However, if the employee is profiled to an incorrect SEID, and a correct SEID, and reviews have been completed on the incorrect SEID the profiles cannot be merged.

    2. Enter the employee's First Name, Middle Initial, and Last Name.

      Note:

      The system will display a warning message if the first and last name of the user they are creating is already in the database. "That name already exists with SEID XXXXX." This will prevent creating more than one profile for an employee. The manager will have the option to continue to create the profile or return to the profile screen. If multiple users are returned with the same name, the manager will have the capability to review the names that are the same before they save the user.

    3. Enter the employee’s or manager’s Phone Number.

    4. In the Class Code field, click the down arrow and select either Permanent, Seasonal, Temp Intermediate (Career), Temp Intermediate (Non-Career), or Term.

      Note:

      The field will update from the EMF.

    5. The Profile screen displays a Quality Performance Plan field with a Quality Plan Date field, and an Efficiency Performance Plan field.

      Note:

      The Quality performance plan defaults to "Measured" for Employee and Quality Reviewer Roles.

      Note:

      The Efficiency Performance Plan defaults to "Measured" for Employee Role and Unmeasured for Quality Reviewer Role. Once the profile has been created and saved, the Quality and Efficiency Performance Plans may only be modified by accessing the Manage Employee Performance Plans screen by clicking the Manage Plans hyperlink on the Edit Employee Profile screen.

      Reminder:

      Managers create profiles for employees only. All other roles, including Quality Reviewers, require a BEARS request to gain access. Site Administrators create profiles when BEARS requests are approved.

    6. The day counter increases seven calendar days for every Form 3081 submitted. If the date is changed and the 63-day requirement has not been met, the day counter recalculates.

      Note:

      If a profile existed for any employee prior to: October/2011, the Performance Plan dates defaulted to: 10/01/2011.

    7. Employees cannot receive evaluations until they have been on their CJEs for at least 60 calendar days in their annual rating period. If measured is selected for the Quality and/or Efficiency Performance Plan, the counter increases seven days for each Form 3081 submitted until the 60 days are reached and resets at the beginning of the employee's rating period.

    8. It is critical that managers ensure the Performance Plan is updated and Unmeasured is selected if an employee is placed on an Unmeasured Performance Plan. Plan Dates must also be changed to coincide with the date the employee became unmeasured. Likewise, Plans and Plan Dates must be changed when an employee returns to a Measured Performance Plan. See IRM 3.43.405 for additional information.

    9. In the Work Status Code field, click the down arrow and select the employee's Work Status Code.

    10. Enter the employee’s Grade and Step.

    11. Enter the employee's Assigned Organization code (EMF updates this field).

    12. Enter the employee's EOD (Enter on Duty) date.

    13. Enter the employee's SCD (Service Computation Date).

    14. The Site field defaults to your site.

    15. In the Organization: Operation, Department, and Team fields, click the down arrows and select the appropriate information.

      Note:

      Span of control is determined by the Organization fields selected.

  4. There are three action buttons located at the bottom of this screen:

    1. Save

    2. Save and Add Programs

    3. Cancel

  5. If you want to save the information entered on the Add User Profile Screen before adding the Employee's assigned programs, select the "Save" button.

    1. If information is missing or entered incorrectly an error message will generate.

    2. If all the information is correct, a screen will generate which states, "The user was saved."

    3. Select the "Continue" button to return to the Manager's Main Menu Screen. Select the "Back to Profile" button and the Edit Employee Profile Screen will generate (see IRM 3.30.30.6.1.2, Searching for an Employee's Profile).

  6. To enter the Employee's assigned programs, select the "Manage Programs" button and the Manage Employee Programs Screen will generate. See Figure 3.30.30-3.

    Note:

    Quality Review cannot be entered into EQSP for the employee's SEID until the program is added on the employee Program Status Screen. Efficiency Learning Curve does not begin until the applicable OFP (fourth-digit) is added on the Employee Program Status Screen. (See IRM 3.43.405)

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    Follow the instructions below:

    1. Select Employee.

    2. Select the Function.

    3. A list of all valid programs will generate in the program box. Check all programs the employee works to see if any needs to be added.

      Note:

      All programs checked on the Add Employee Programs appear as Active in OFP order with the date the OFP was added and active, the OFP will be available for Quality Review input on the employees "Review Header Screen" .

    4. When finished, select the "Save" button. "The user's program(s) were saved" confirmation screen will generate.

    5. Select the Cancel button to disregard unsaved changes and to return to the Manage Employee Programs.

  7. If an added program is no longer worked by the employee, the status arrow provides an inactive option. If Inactive is selected, the program will not be available for quality review input.

  8. The "LC Date Met" displays after the reviews entered for the OFP meets the Learning Curve sampling requirements which is determined by the Quality level of the OFP.

3.30.30.6.1.2 (07-14-2026)
Searching for an Employee’s Profile

  1. Managers are responsible for ensuring their employees' profile information is correct. To validate this information, managers will use the "Search for Profile" hyperlink to search for the employee's profile.

    Reminder:

    Managers can only search and update profiles of their subordinates within the Manager's span of control.

  2. Select the "Search for Profile" hyperlink (located on the Manager's Main Menu Screen). The Search for Employee Profile Screen will generate. See Figure 3.30.30-4.

    Figure 3.30.30-4

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  3. The searchable parameters are listed in the table below:

    Searchable Parameters
    Subject Parameter
    SEID (the employee's) If you enter the employee's SEID, you do not have to enter any other information.
    Employee’s First Name, Middle Initial, and Last Name If you enter the employee's first or last name, you do not have to enter any other information.
    Role Select one (or more) roles to generate a list of all employees by role(s) within the Operation, Department, Team (based on the user’s permissible span of control).
    Site Select the Site only to generate a list of all site employees and their Operation, Department and Team.

    Note:

    Site, Operation, Department and Team will default based on the user's role and span of control.
    Assigned Organization; Operation, Department, and Team

    • Select the Site and Assigned Organization to generate a list of your employees in that organization.

    • Select the Site and Operation to generate a list of your employees in that operation.

    • Select the Site, Operation, and Department to generate a list of your employees in that department.

    • Select the Site, Operation, Department, and Team to generate a list of your employees in that team.
    Function Select the Site, Operation and Function to get a list of your employees in that function.
    Program Select the Site, Operation, Function and Program to get a list of your employees assigned to that program.

    Note:

    Multiple search parameters selected will provide a more defined search result. If any information is missing or incorrect, an error message will generate.

  4. After entering your search criteria, select the "Search" button. The search result "Profile Search Results" will display on the Manager's Main Menu Screen. Each row shows Employee's Name, Employee's SEID, Role, Operation, Department, and Team.

    Note:

    Search results are systemically retained and refreshed; if a user accesses a profile and then returns to the Manager’s Main Menu Screen.

    Note:

    Additional fields will be displayed based on selected search criteria (i.e., Function and Program)

    . See Figure 3.30.30-5.

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    1. Select "Employee's Name" to generate the Edit Employee Profile Screen to edit the employee’s information. See Figure 3.30.30-6.

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  5. The action buttons on the Edit Employee Profile screen will vary based on EQSP Role assignment. The action buttons on the Edit Employee Profile screen are listed below:

    1. Save

    2. Manage Programs

    3. Manage Plans

    4. Manage Acct. Status

    5. Sync CADS

    6. Cancel

3.30.30.6.1.3 (04-13-2022)
Generating and Reviewing User Access Listing

  1. Managers must regularly review security controls for information systems. Managers must review access and permissions for EQSP at least monthly. User Access List provides an automated mechanism to facilitate the review of user access and permissions.

  2. Select User Access Listing link located on Manager's Main Menu Screen to generate User Access Listing for all users within manager span of control.

  3. Review each user account to ensure only authorized users have access to the system. Lock accounts for users no longer authorized to access the EQSP system.

    Note:

    Initiate BEARS requests to delete user access. Coordinate with Site Administrators to delete/terminate EQSP profiles for users not expected to return to position requiring EQSP access.

  4. Review active user roles to ensure users have the level of access needed to perform official duties. (Refer to IRM 3.30.30.5, Systems Profiles, for permissions associated with EQSP roles.) Change assigned role, as needed.

  5. Request audit records for user activities from EQSP System Administrator when review of User Access Listing or information from another report or source indicates improper use of system or unauthorized access.

3.30.30.6.2 (07-14-2026)

Proxy Role

  1. The Proxy Role allows a managerial role to be granted to another user (the grantee) for a specified length of time.

    Note:

    Proxies are limited to “active profiles”.

  2. The ability to grant or receive a proxy is limited to:

    1. Team Manager

    2. Quality Review Manager

    3. Operation Manager

    4. Department Manager

  3. Once assigned, proxies give the grantee the same permissions and level of access to the system as if the role was the grantee’s home assignment (original role).

  4. After logging into EQSP, this functionality also allows the grantee to either select a proxy or return to their assigned role.

  5. The grantee’s home assignment must be in the same organizational structure as the proxy grantor.

    Note:

    The EQSP system creates an audit trail for the proxy grantor, proxy grantee, the date the proxy was granted, and the date proxy was terminated.

3.30.30.6.2.1 (12-01-2014)
Proxy Role Hierarchy

  1. The Proxy Role Hierarchy for the Team, Quality Review, Operation and Department Managers are listed in the table below.

    Role Proxy Role Hierarchy
    Team Manager Can access the Manage Proxy and the Use Proxy Screens.
    Can grant:

    1. A proxy to Team Managers within their assigned Site, Operation, and Department.

    2. The proxy role of a Team Manager for their assigned teams within their Site, Operation, and Department.
    Quality Review Manager Can access the Manage Proxy and the Use Proxy Screens.
    Can grant:

    1. A proxy to Quality Review Managers within their assigned Site, Operation, and Department.

    2. The proxy role of a Quality Review Manager for their assigned teams within their Site, Operation, and Department that have a Quality Review Manager.

    Department Manager Can access the Manage Proxy Screen.
    Can grant:

    1. A proxy to Department Manager within their assigned Site and Operation; and Team Managers, within their assigned Site, Operation, and Department.

    2. The proxy role of a Department Manager for their assigned departments within their Site, and Operation; and Team Manager for all teams within their assigned Site, Operation, and Department.
    Operation Manager Can access the Manage Proxy and Use Proxy Screens.
    Can grant:

    1. A proxy to Department, Team, and Quality Review Managers, within their assigned Site and Operation.

    2. The proxy role of an Operation Manager for their assigned Site and Operation; Department Manager for all departments within their assigned Site and Operation; Team Manager for all teams within their assigned Site and Operation; and Quality Review Manager for all teams within their assigned Site and Operation that have a Quality Review Manager.
3.30.30.6.2.2 (12-01-2014)
Time Limitations for a Proxy Role

  1. A grantee will be granted a proxy role for a maximum of 90 calendar days.

  2. The beginning date of a proxy role must be equal to or greater than the current date.

  3. The ending date of a proxy role must not exceed 90 calendar days from the current date.

  4. Proxies automatically terminate at the end of 90 calendar days or on the ending date specified by the grantor.

    Note:

    A warning message displays to the grantee when a proxy will expire within seven calendar days.

  5. Proxy dates must be in MM/DD/YYYY format.

3.30.30.6.2.3 (09-14-2022)
Manage Proxy Screen

  1. Managers will use the Manage Proxy Screen to either grant or terminate a proxy role.

  2. The manager will not be able to duplicate proxy assignments (same grantee, role, operation, department, and team).

  3. To access the Manage Proxy screen:

    1. From the Manager’s Main Menu screen select the "Manage Proxy" hyperlink.

    2. The Manage Proxy Screen will generate. See Figure 3.30.30-7.

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  4. The Manage Proxy Screen displays the following:

    1. Assignee: A list of names from which the grantor may select an individual to grant a proxy.

    2. Beginning date (mmddyy): The date the proxy begins.

    3. Ending date (mmddyy): The date the proxy ends.

    4. Assign to organization – Operation, Department, and Team: lists the current managers' span of control.

    5. Add Proxy button: Select to add the proxy information.

    6. Cancel button: Select to remove entered fields and return to Manager's home page.

    7. Currently Assigned Proxies: A list of active proxy roles (displayed alphabetically by the grantee's last name), with applicable Operation, Department, Team and Beginning and Ending dates. This list may be resorted by selecting the column headers.

3.30.30.6.2.3.1 (07-14-2026)
Granting a Proxy

  1. To grant a proxy, from the Manager Proxy Screen:

    1. Select a grantee from the Assignee drop-down menu.

    2. Enter the Beginning date (mmddyy).

    3. Enter the Ending date (mmddyy).

    4. Select the Operation, Department, and Team.

    5. Select the "Add Proxy" button. Either a Confirm Assignment Screen or Confirmation Message Screen will generate.

    6. The Confirm Assignment Screen will state, "Are you sure you want to grant the following proxy?" The grantee’s name and proxy information will also be listed.

    7. Select either the "Yes" button to accept the proxy assignment or the "No" button to cancel your selections and return to the Manage Proxy Screen.

    8. If you select "Yes," a confirmation message will generate stating, "The following user proxy was granted." The grantee’s name and proxy information will also be listed.

    9. Select either the "Continue" button to return to the Manager’s Main Menu Screen or the "Back to Manage Proxy" button to return to the Manage Proxy Screen to grant another proxy.

    10. If the grantee is assigned a proxy role for a team that already has a Quality Manager, the "Confirmation Message Screen" will generate, stating, "This team has quality review employees. Do you want to assign the proxy for a Quality Manager?"

    11. Select either the "Yes" button to assign the proxy of a Quality Manager to the team or the "No" button to assign the proxy of a Team Manager to the team.

      Note:

      This is necessary because some teams have both a Quality Manager and a Team Manager.

3.30.30.6.2.3.2 (09-14-2022)
Terminating a Proxy

  1. Only the grantor of a proxy may manually terminate the proxy

  2. To terminate a proxy role, from the Manage Proxy Screen:

    1. Select the Delete button, located to the left of the grantee’s name. A Confirm Termination Screen generates asking, "Are you sure you want to terminate the following proxy?" The grantee’s name and proxy information is listed.

    2. Select either the "Yes" button to accept the terminate proxy role or the "No" button to cancel and return to the Manage Proxy Screen.

3.30.30.6.2.4 (12-01-2014)
Using a Proxy Role Overview

  1. A grantee may have more than one proxy at a time.

  2. Grantees may only use one role at a time, either the proxy or their assigned role.

  3. The grantee selects the proxy role through the "Use Proxy" hyperlink.

  4. The grantee returns to their assigned role through the "Use Proxy" hyperlink.

  5. After logging into EQSP, the system checks for any proxies that expire within seven calendar days.

    1. A "Warning Message" generates stating, "One or more current proxy roles will expire within seven days."

    2. Select the "OK" button to continue.

3.30.30.6.2.4.1 (09-14-2022)
Use Proxy Screen

  1. Accessing the Use Proxy Screen:

    1. From the Main Menu Screen, select the "Profile" button, select the "Use Proxy" hyperlink.

    2. The Use Proxy Screen will generate. See Figure 3.30.30-8.

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  2. The Use Proxy screen displays the following:

    1. Home Role and Organization-section: List Home Role and Home Organization (Operation, Department, and Team).

    2. Return to Home Role button

    3. Use Proxy-section: Use Proxy, Role (displayed alphabetically by last name), Operation, Department, Team, and Ending Date. The Use Proxy button is used to select a proxy.

      Note:

      The grantee’s assigned role will determine whether a Department or Team will display.

    4. Cancel button: Select to return to the Manager’s Main Menu Screen.

3.30.30.6.2.4.2 (07-14-2026)
Selecting a Proxy Role

  1. Select "Use Proxy" from the Manager's home page.

  2. To select the proxy role from the "Use Proxy Screen" :

    1. Under Use Proxy, select the Use Proxy button. The "Confirm Proxy Change Screen" generates stating, "Are you sure you want to change to the following proxy?" The proxy information will also be listed.

    2. Select "Yes" button to accept the change or the "No" button to cancel your selections and return to the Use Proxy Screen.

    3. If "Yes" is selected, a Proxy Change acknowledgment screen generates stating, "Proxy has been changed." Select the "OK" button. The Main Menu Screen generates.

    4. The Main Menu Screen displays the grantee’s assigned proxy role. See Figure 3.30.30-9. The Operation, Department, and Team will appear as necessary.

      Example:

      If the grantee is using an Operation Manager’s role, only the proxy for the Operation will display.

    5. Grantees will remain in this proxy role until either logging out of EQSP or going back to their assigned role.

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3.30.30.6.2.4.3 (09-14-2022)
Returning to the Assigned Role

  1. Assigned Role is accessed from the "Use Proxy" screen.

  2. To return to the assigned role:

    1. Select the Return to Home Role button, under the Home Role and Organization-section (See Figure 3.30.30-8). A "Confirm Proxy Change" message generates asking, "Are you sure you want to change to your home role ?"

    2. Select "Yes" to accept the change and generate an acknowledgment message indicating "Proxy has been changed" . Select the "OK" to acknowledgment the Manager's Main Menu screen.

    3. Select "NO" , to cancel the selection and return to the, "Use Proxy " screen.

3.30.30.7 (07-14-2026)

Data Collection Instrument (DCI) Overview

  1. Each function within Submission Processing has a Data Collection Instrument (DCI) which is unique to the work performed by the employees in that area.

  2. Each review will be assigned a unique DCI number. The number will consist of the year the review was created followed by a system-generated number.

  3. Opportunities on the DCIs are listed in the order they appear on the form or non-form document. The Key Elements of the DCI, which are located on the Review Detail Screen are:

    1. Section: identifies opportunities that are grouped together to form a work process.

    2. Location: clarifies where this opportunity might be found on the form or in relation to the work process.

    3. Opportunity is the point at which a specific action of an employee’s job was either performed or should have been performed.

    4. Defect Types are used to describe an inappropriate action for the work under review. The defect types are "Incorrect" and "Omitted."

    5. Defect Description explains the characteristics of a defect type. A defect description is required whenever a defect type is identified during a review.

3.30.30.7.1 (09-20-2023)

Reviewer's Main Menu Screen

  1. There are several menu options shown on the Reviewer's Main Menu Screen. See Figure 3.30.30-10.

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  2. The menu options are listed below.

    1. Create Sample: Select to begin the review.

    2. Search Reviews:

    3. Reports: Select to generate the Reports Screen.

    4. Logout: Select to logout of the EQSP.

3.30.30.7.1.1 (07-14-2026)
Create Sample

  1. There are several menu options shown on the Reviewer's Main Menu - Create Sample Screen. See Figure 3.30.30-11.

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  2. The menu options are listed below.

    1. Review Type: Select Employee Review (Review with SEID) or Product Review (No SEID).

    2. SEID: Enter the SEID (the SEID will default to all CAPS) of the employee you are reviewing.

    3. Create Sample: Select to begin the review.

    4. Back to Menu

    5. Logout: Select to logout of the EQSP.

3.30.30.7.1.2 (01-01-2016)
Search Reviews

  1. The Search hyperlink allows Quality Reviewers to view and edit DCIs they created within their Site and Operation.

  2. The results returned will depend on the parameters entered in the "Provide Search Criteria" screen.

  3. The screen displays a list of reviews. This list shows the DCI number, Review Type, Input Date, SEID, Sample Pull, Review Date, OFP, and Status, Status Date, and Action By.

    Note:

    A review reflecting an "In Progress" status should be completed or deleted.

    Note:

    Search parameters are saved and systemically performed each time the user returns to the “Review Search Results” screen after creating, editing or deleting a review and/or running a report, therefore the more current data within the “Search” parameters is always displayed.

3.30.30.7.1.3 (07-14-2026)
Review Header Screen

  1. To create a review, select the "Review Type," enter the employee's SEID and then select "Create Sample." The "Review Header" screen will generate.

  2. The Review Header screen will only show fields applicable to the Operation, Function, and Program of the employee being reviewed. See Figure 3.30.30-12.

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  3. The system will automatically generate information such as the DCI number, Input Date, Reviewer SEID, and Review Date.

    Note:

    The Input Date and the Review Date will default to the current date.

  4. The system will automatically enter slashes when a reviewer is entering a date into a date field. The system will convert a two-digit year ending entry into a four-digit year entry.

    Caution:

    If a four-digit number is entered for the year (e.g., 2012), the system will pick up the first two-digits and convert it to a four-digit year. So if you enter "2012" , the system will generate "2020" as the year (picking up the first two-digits you entered).

  5. Drop down menus are Character Key sensitive. This allows you to select an entry by entering the first character from a drop-down menu instead of manually scrolling through the entire menu to locate it.

    Example:

    Program 44110, can be accessed by first displaying the drop-down menu and entering the number “4”. The drop-down selection list will go to the first program that begins with a “4”.

  6. The Organization Field contains fields for Operation, Department, and Team. These fields reflect the assigned organization of the employee being reviewed. They will default to the employee's assigned organization.

    Exception:

    If an employee has moved to another Operation, Department, or Team, the reviewer must select the correct Organization.

    Note:

    The reviewer can use the default information to identify the current assigned organization. If the information is not correct, contact the employee's manager.

  7. The Review Date field is computer-generated. The date the review was performed starts the systemic date counting. After completing a review, reviewers have five business days, from this date, to modify/delete the review.

    Note:

    The review date should be edited when EQSP input is not performed the same day as the review was completed.

  8. The Function field contains codes available for the type of work being reviewed. This field will default to the employee's assigned function.

    Exception:

    If the employee is assigned to more than one function, the reviewer must select the correct function.

    Note:

    Inform management if the function is incorrect.

  9. The Program field contains codes available for the type of work being reviewed. This field will default to the employee's assigned program.

    Exception:

    If the employee is assigned to more than one program, the reviewer must select the correct program.

    Note:

    Inform management if the program is unavailable for selection.

  10. The Category field allows the type of return to be captured. Only one Category can be associated with each review.

  11. Review Type field contains codes available for the type of review being performed. Select Individual Performance Review, Product Feedback Review, Team Defect Review, Managerial/OJT Review. See IRM 3.30.30.2.7. Quality Review Types.

  12. The Number of DCIs box is used to enter the number of documents within a sample pull.

  13. Select the "Next" button located in the upper right corner.

3.30.30.7.1.4 (07-14-2026)
Manage Sample Screen

  1. The EQSP Manage Sample screen allows you to manage all of the parameters associated with a sample. See Figure 3.30.30-13.

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    Note:

    The Manage Sample Screen now displays Review Input Date, Operation, Department and Team in which the review was created for (this may not be the assigned Operation, Department, and Team displayed in the Employee Profile Information). This figure will be updated with the next IRM update.

  2. The top of the screen includes action button:

    1. ADD DCI allows the user to add a new DCI to the sample.

    2. View/Edit DCI allows the user to open the Quality Review Details for a selected DCI.

    3. Complete DCI allows the user to mark a DCI as correct, updates the MEPS performance record.

    4. Single Event Report generates the Single Event Sample Pull Report for the selected sample. The Single Event Report will only generate if all DCIs in the sample are in Complete, Modified, or Deleted status.

      Note:

      The quality review team manager must ensure each Single Event Individual Employee Report is printed and provided to the team manager for every quality review input to the employee’s SEID. The team manager must provide the employee with a copy of the report. This notification serves as a record of all quality reviews completed for each employee as well as a record of any defect(s) identified.

    5. Back to List navigates back to the Main Menu.

    6. Delete DCI allows the Quality Manager and Quality Lead to edit or delete Individual Performance, HQW, and Team Defect for 14 calendar days after the Review completion Date, Quality Lead can edit or Delete for 14 calendar days, Quality Reviewers can Edit or Delete for five calendar days from the completion date. This button will not appear for learning curve samples.

      Note:

      LC available for Quality Managers for five calendar days and for the Lead and Reviewer on the day it was created.

  3. The Sample Header Information includes the following:

    1. Employee SEID

    2. OFP Code

    3. Review Date

    4. Sample Header ID Number

    5. Review Type (if the review type is Learning Curve Review, the required documents per sample are also displayed).

    6. DCI Number

    7. Status

    8. Program (and Form Type)

    9. Category

    10. Schedule Selection Box

    11. Defects (the count associated with each DCI in the Sample).

  4. Below the action button row, is the sample header information including:

    1. The employee SEID

    2. The applicable OFP Code for the sample.

    3. The review date for the Sample.

    4. The sample header ID number.

    5. The review type for the sample.

    6. If the review type is Learning Curve Review, the required documents per sample are also displayed.

  5. The bottom half of the screen displays columns for the DCI number, Status, program (and form type), Category, schedule selection check box, and Defect count associated with each DCI in the Sample.

  6. The DCI Selection check box column on the left side of the screen allows the user to select/deselect all DCI’s or each DCI individually. If there are no defects in the sample, the user may select all the DCI by checking the DCI selection column, and simply press the Complete DCI button at the top of the screen. This changes the status for each selected DCI to Complete, and displays 0 for each DCI in the Defects column. If defects are present in one or more of the DCIs in the Sample, check the box next to the DCI, or if the DCI is for a different form or category, use the drop-down menu to select the "Select a different program (form) and or category" .

  7. Review the document and select the check box for schedules and/or Forms that are included in the sample and have a defect to be coded.

  8. To code the review click, the View/Edit button or click the DCI number.

  9. If there are no defects in a sample, you may select all of the DCI by checking the DCI selection column check box and simply press the Complete DCI button at the top of the screen. This changes the status for each DCI to "Complete" and displays "0" for each DCI in the defects column.

  10. If the user checks the "Schedules" check box on the Manage Sample screen, the system will be directed to the Select the Schedules to Review screen.

  11. Check the box next to the schedule(s) the user is adding to this DCI and enter the number of the schedule needed.

  12. The Quantity Entry box defaults to "1" . This number can be changed to accommodate multiples schedules and/or forms. DCIs may have multiple schedules that may be selected, and in some cases multiples of the same schedule can be attached.

    Example:

    If there are two Schedule C, enter "2" in the entry box.

  13. Select the count for the schedule(s), then click Next. This will generate the Review Detail screen. If schedules are not added to the DCI, the screen will be bypassed.

3.30.30.7.1.5 (07-14-2026)
Review Details Screen

  1. The Review Details Screen is used to code the defect(s) for the reviewed document. See Figure 3.30.30-14.

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  2. The Review Header portion of this screen contains the following:

    1. DCI Number

    2. SEID of the employee being reviewed

    3. Reviewer SEID

    4. Sample Pull ID

    5. Review Date

    6. Input Date

    7. Operation

    8. Department

    9. Team

    10. Function

    11. Program

    12. Finish hyperlink

    Note:

    The Header information systemically populates from information input to the Review Header screen.

  3. The Review Detail portion of this screen contains a list of opportunities that apply to the document being reviewed.

    1. Schedules Tab: select to review the requested schedules and/or forms.

      Note:

      The Schedules Tab will only appear if a schedule selection is requested.

    2. Page Hyperlinks: select to navigate through available pages of the DCI.

    3. Section: identifies opportunities that are grouped together to form a work process.

    4. Location: clarifies where this opportunity might be found on the form or in relation to the work process.

    5. Opportunity is the point at which a specific action of an employee’s job was either performed or should have been performed.

    6. The "Correct?" column lists two radio buttons: N (No); and NA (Not applicable).

      Note:

      The radio button defaults to NA value for all opportunities. Change the default value to N to code defective opportunities identified during the review

    7. Defect Type is only selectable when "Correct?" was coded with an N value. There are two Defect Types:
      Incorrect: Is defined as a failure to take the correct action, when the action was taken.
      Omitted: Is defined as a failure to take an action, when an action was needed.

    8. Defect Description further defines how the opportunity was defective.

      Example:

      Entry, Keying, or Edit.

  4. When all defective opportunities have been coded, select the Finish hyperlink. The Review Summary Screen will generate. See IRM 3.30.30.7.1.7 the Review Summary Screen.

3.30.30.7.1.6 (07-14-2026)
Instructions and Guidelines for Coding the DCI

  1. The methods used for coding the DCI are similar in all functions. The opportunities were established based on the actions taken by employees, according to the applicable IRM procedures, to complete their duties.

  2. Locate the opportunity the employee performed incorrectly or omitted.

  3. Select the "N" radio button for all defective opportunities identified on a review. The drop-down menu for "Defect Type" will generate. An error message indicating "Please select defect type" appears if a defect type is not selected. Select "OK" and select a defect type to clear the error message.

    Note:

    It is important to identify the point where the first error occurred, i.e., "point of error" . Do not code "ripple" defects. Consider the order of operation when determining the "point of error" and potential "ripple" defect(s). Ripple defects are defined as a defect(s) made as a result another defect. If an original "point of error" defect did not lead to additional defect(s) - meaning additional defect(s) can also be determined as a "point of error" . the additional defects should be charged "point of error." Do not code "ripple" errors.

    Example:

    If an entry should have been made on Line 12, but the entry was transcribed to line 13, the defect changed would be an “Omitted Entry” for "Line 12" and the defect of an “Incorrect Entry” for "Line 13" would be considered a "ripple" defect and not charged. The same would be true if the incorrect transcription to "Line 13" resulted in line-item entries (values) after "Line 13" to be incorrect.

  4. Select the appropriate defect type: "Omitted" or "Incorrect." The drop-down menu for "Defect Description" will generate.

  5. Select the appropriate description for the defective opportunity. An error message indicating "Please select description" appears if a defect description is not selected. Select "OK" and select a defect description to clear the error message.

    Example:

    Functions requiring transcription use Keying and Entry Defect Descriptions. “Incorrect Keying” defect(s) are defined as entries where numbers and/or letters are transposed or partially entered but incomplete.
    Example one: Line 13 on a form should have an entry of 598 (five hundred and ninety-eight) but is keyed as 589 (five hundred and eighty-nine).
    Example two: The name field on a form should have an entry of John Smith but is keyed as Jon Smit.
    “Incorrect Entry” defect(s) are defined as entries where the value of the entry was placed on the incorrect line.
    Example three: The entry on Line 12 on a form should have been entered on Line 13.
    “Omitted Entry” defect(s) are defined as a required entry line being left blank.
    Example four: Line 12 on a form should have an entry of 2,651.00 (two thousand, six hundred and fifty-one), but nothing is entered.

  6. All defect descriptions default to N/A.

  7. If a defective document has only one defect on the DCI and the defect was charged incorrectly, change the N to a N/A.

    Note:

    Delete the DCI if the defect is removed from the employee and charged to the Team.

  8. A "Location" with Repeated Opportunities is identified in blue with an underlined hyperlink. See Figure 3.30.30-15. This functionality allows you to code opportunities that occur multiples times.

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    1. Enter the number of repeated opportunities in the "# of Repeated Lines" box.

    2. Select the blue colored hyperlink location. A screen generates listing the repeated opportunities.

      Note:

      If you did not enter a number in the box, an Error Message will generate, which states, "Number of Repeated lines must be between 1- 100." To clear the error message, select the OK option and enter a number in the box.

    3. Code the defective opportunities.

    4. Select either the "Cancel" hyperlink to cancel your selections and return to the Review Detail Screen or select the "Save" hyperlink to save your selections. "The Repeated lines have been saved" confirmation screen will generate.

    5. Select "Close" to return to the Review Detail Screen.

  9. Complete coding of any additional defective opportunities.

    Note:

    To move between pages, select the Page Number link or the Next page link, located at the top right or bottom right of the DCI.

    Caution:

    Do not use the back or forward browser buttons.

  10. When defects are identified on schedules or forms included in the review, select the "Schedules" tab at the top to the right of the Review Details tab and code the appropriate defects. See Figure 3.30.30-16.

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    1. If multiple schedules or forms were identified for review, select the drop-down arrow from the "Select a Schedule" field. Highlight the schedule/form and then select "Go."

    2. Complete defect coding through all requested schedules or forms.

  11. Select the "Finish" hyperlink.

    Note:

    If a Defect Type or Defect Description was not selected, an error message will generate.

3.30.30.7.1.7 (07-14-2026)
Review Summary Screen

  1. The Review Summary Screen summarizes the total number of defects based on the review just completed. You should validate that the total defects coincide with the review document. See Figure 3.30.30- 17.

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  2. The Review Header portion of this screen displays the following:

    1. DCI Number

    2. SEID

    3. Reviewer SEID

    4. Sample Pull ID (Not Required on a Product Review)

    5. Review Date

    6. Input Date

    7. Operation

    8. Department

    9. Team

    10. Function

    11. Program

      Note:

      "Items "a" through "k" " systemically populate from information input to the Review Header screen.

    12. "Edit Review Details" hyperlink: Select if you need to edit the "Quality Review Details" information.

      Exception:

      Not available if the reviews were created using the "Document Correct Count" feature.

    13. "Finish" hyperlink: Select the "Finish" hyperlink again to complete the review and save all data entered. The Reviewer's Main Menu Screen will generate.

      Note:

      Only completed DCIs will be used for system calculations.

  3. The Quality Review - Summary displays below the Review header:

    • Sample Pull Id

    • Total number of defect opportunities

    • Total number of defects found

    • For defective DCIs Forms, Section, Line Number, Line Text, Defect Type, and Description are displayed.

  4. "Defects Summary" shows the defect information i.e.: Total Number of Defect Opportunities, Total Number of Defects Found, Form, Section, Line Number, Line Text, Defect Type, and Description.

    • Sample Pull Id

    • Total number of defect opportunities

    • Total number of defects found

    • For defective DCIs Forms, Section, Line Number, Line Text, Defect Type, and Description are displayed.

3.30.30.7.1.8 (07-14-2026)
Searching for a Review

  1. To generate the Provide Search Criteria Screen (see Figure 3.30.30-18), go to the Reviewer's Main Menu Screen (see Figure 3.30.30-10) or the Manager Main Menu Screen (see Figure 3.30.30-5) and select the "Search" button.

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  2. This screen has buttons; "Search" returns the search criteria entered; "Cancel" returns you to the Main Menu Screen; "Clear" removes the current search criteria entered.

  3. To search for a review, enter or select one or more of the following searchable parameters:

    1. Review Date Range (mmddyy): "From" and "To" date (the "To" date is not required for a single day search).

    2. DCI number

    3. Sample Pull

    4. SEID (of the employee)

    5. Site (computer generated)

    6. Operation

    7. Department

    8. Team

    9. Function

    10. Program(s) (One or more programs may be selected based on the parent Function selected).

    11. Reviewer SEID (limited to Quality Review Manager)

    12. Review Type (Select one or more review types (based on user permissible role restrictions) including: Individual Performance Review, High Quality Work, Team Defect Review, Learning Curve Review, Managerial/OJT Review, or Product Feedback Review)

    13. Status (Select one or more Statuses including: In-progress, completed, deleted, or modified)

      Note:

      Search results for reviews in completed status will include reviews in modified status by default.

  4. Select the Search Button. The Review Search Results displays in a row or rows on the Reviewer's Main Menu Screen. Each row shows a "red X" (delete icon), a "fountain pen" (edit icon), DCI numbers, Review Type, Input Date, Employee's SEID, Sample Pull, Review Date, Reviewer, OFP, and Status.

    Note:

    If no reviews satisfy search criteria, a message will generate at the bottom of the screen, which states, "No Reviews were found matching your search criteria."

    1. Selecting the "red X" will delete the DCI. See IRM 3.30.30.5, System Profiles (Permissions), to determine which reviews may be deleted.

    2. Selecting the "fountain pen" will allow you to edit the DCI, beginning at the Review Header Screen. See IRM 3.30.30.5, System Profiles (Permissions), to determine which reviews may be edited.

      Note:

      Once a manager makes a change to a review, Quality Reviewers and P&A Analysts will not be able to modify the review. They will receive an error message stating, "This review was last edited by a manager. Only Managers may now change this review."

    3. Selecting a column header will sort lists by the selected column. A warning message will generate, if a sorted column header will cause a delay, stating, "Warning! Large list size will cause a long sort delay. Continue?" Select either Continue or Cancel.

3.30.30.8 (07-14-2026)

Quality Review Sampling

  1. The process of selecting a portion of completed work to be reviewed is called sampling.

  2. Random sampling is the process of selecting a portion of completed work during each week in such a way that all completed work has the same opportunity of being sampled, regardless of when the work is completed; this includes regular time, overtime, comp time, and/or credit hours.

  3. The sample is generally selected by the quality team clerk after the work is released by the employee. Quality reviewers select the sample in limited circumstances, but the reviewer of the work should not select the sample.

  4. The work must include the date it was completed and include at least one employee identification to ensure the employee’s work is correctly identified. Example: Data Conversion Operation samples ISRP work by Entry Operator (EOP). Input Correction Operation samples Notice Review work by employee IDRS number. Some work areas identify an employee’s work by SEID. Seldom is work sampled by the employee’s name.

  5. Similar OFP work is batched together to facilitate sample selection; the work is identified by OFP and usually includes the volume (number of cases or documents in the batch).

  6. Sites may use the Randomizer located on the EQSP SharePoint site (at the bottom of the page), a Table of Random Numbers, or other method to secure a random sample pull from all completed work.
    To use the Randomizer:

    • Access Embedded Quality Submission Processing (EQSP) SharePoint site: EQSP SharePoint.

    • Click on the "Randomizer.org”.

    • Select "New! Randomizer.org" and "Randomize Now."

    • Set of Numbers - Generate "1" set of numbers to be used for all employees or generate the number of employees being reviewed to obtain a set of random numbers for each employee.

    • Numbers Per Set - Enter the number of documents required for the sample pull.

    • Number Range - Enter the number of documents available in the completed work (the number to be sampled from, always beginning with the number "1" .

    • Leave the number in a set to remain unique, sort the numbers that are generated, and view your random numbers with "Place Markers Off."

    • Click "Randomize Now" to obtain the set(s) of unique random numbers requested.

3.30.30.8.1 (07-14-2026)

Individual Review Sampling

  1. The Individual Quality Review is a process designed to sample an employee’s completed work for the purpose of providing feedback to the employee and providing the basis for evaluation of the employee’s performance on the measured CJE Business Results-Quality.

  2. The Recommended Annual Sample (RAS) is the recommended number of reviews required for each OF a measured employee works during the employee’s annual rating period, regardless of the number of programs worked or the length of the season.

  3. The RAS is 260 documents for each OF per employee. Additional documents can be sampled but the annual sample should remain as close as possible to the RAS. IF the RAS is reached prior to the end of an employee’s rating period, sampling may be decreased, but it must continue.

  4. Valid individual quality review sampling includes random sampling to ensure the sample adequately represents an employee’s actual performance and therefore is taken on a continuous basis (generally weekly) throughout the employee's rating period.

    Reminder:

    Random sampling is the process of selecting a sample in such a way that all completed work has the same opportunity of being sampled, regardless of when the work is completed; this includes regular time, overtime, comp time, and/or credit hours.

  5. Management provides the Quality Team with a weekly recommended sample size for each employee. The Quality Team pulls the sample based on the sample request.

  6. The recommended weekly sample is four samples for each OF the employee works during the week, pulled across the week. (A sample contains at least one document but there is no limit to the maximum number of documents in a sample.)

    Note:

    The recommended weekly sample of four samples for each OF the employee works is based on the availability of work completed across the week after Learning Curve is met for the OFP (parent); if the employee does not complete work within the OF at least four days a week, the daily sample is based on only the number of days the employee completed the work within the OF.

  7. A Sampling Report is available in the EQSP system (MEPS Menu). The Sampling Report is created by Team Managers and by Quality Managers and is utilized to monitor and adjust an employee's sample size. The MEPS Sampling Report can be exported to Excel and serves as the weekly sample pull sheet. See IRM 3.43.405 for information on MEPS Sampling Report.

    Note:

    Changes to the weekly sample will occur if a change to any condition affects the number of weeks an employee works an OF; examples are learning curves, length of season, Projected Receipts and Program Completion Date (PCD) for OFs worked, and extended leave.

  8. Review results for all documents within a sample are input to EQSP with the same Sample Pull ID and require the same review date.

    Note:

    The review date should be the date the sample was pulled for review; however, the review date can be the date the quality reviewer begins reviewing the documents sampled.

    Reminder:

    Multiple identical defects and procedural or systemic defects removed from the employee’s sample and charged to the team should be recorded in EQSP as Team Defect Review type. (The employee does not receive credit for the document sampled.)

    Exception:

    Because Learning Curve Reviews are not part of the employee’s sample for measured purposes, a Learning Curve Review is never removed from an employee’s sample and recorded as a Team Defect Review.

3.30.30.8.2 (07-14-2026)

High Quality Work Sampling

  1. When quality review results for an OF produces an accuracy rate of 97.0% or higher, the work is considered High Quality Work (HQW) and sampled as High Quality Function (HQF).

  2. HQF is sampled as OF/Product Review rather than Individual Quality Review because it does not require the same degree of sampling as work producing a lower accuracy rate.

  3. HQF is sampled randomly from all work processed within the function on a continuous basis (generally weekly) throughout the quarter.

  4. HQF sampling requirements for an OF for the quarter are:

    • A minimum of 300 documents/cases per Submission Processing Site.

    • An average of five documents per day per quarter, if sampled five days each week.

      Note:

      Additional samples can be pulled. There is no maximum sample.

  5. Review results for High Quality Work samples are entered into EQSP as Employee Review (employee SEID). The EQSP system recognizes the Operation/Function work as HQF and, if the employee has met Learning Curve, only High Quality Review and Managerial Feedback are available review types for the reviewer’s selection.

    Note:

    If the employee has not met Learning Curve for the OFP (parent), Learning Curve and Managerial/Feedback Review are the available review types.

  6. Random sampling must include any work processed within the function (from all shifts) throughout the week at a minimum of four days per week.

    Note:

    If sample averages 4 days per week, the average daily sample must be increased to ensure the minimum 300 documents/cases per quarter are reviewed.

  7. High Quality Function (HQF) review results are input to EQSP as Individual Performance Reviews (employee’s SEID) with the same Sample Pull ID for each document within the sample and must reflect the same review date for each document within the sample.

3.30.30.9 (07-14-2026)

EQSP Reports

  1. The EQSP Reports:

    1. Capture specific defect information.

    2. Provide data to assist with SP work process improvement initiatives.

  2. Listed below are ten reports that can be generated using the EQSP Quality Review System:

    • Single Event Sample Pull Report

    • Employee Report

    • Employee (Team) Report

    • Team Report

    • Department Report

    • Operation Report

    • Site Report

    • Defect Summary Report

    • Site/Program Summary Report

    • Blank DCI Report

    Note:

    Your user role will determine which reports you can generate. See IRM 3.30.30.3, Roles, and IRM 3.30.30.5, System Profiles (Permissions).

  3. From the Reviewers or Manager Main Menu Screen select the "Reports" button. The Report Selection Screen will generate. See Figure 3.30.30-19.

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    1. A report can be generated by selecting the report type from the drop-down menu.

      Note:

      If a report type is not selected an error message will generate "please select a report type."

    2. Continue by entering or selecting the appropriate parameters to generate the desired report

3.30.30.9.1 (07-14-2026)

Single Event/Sample Pull

  1. The Single Event Sample Pull provides real-time feedback on an employee's quality performance. See Figure 3.30.30-20.

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    1. The Report Header contains details from a single individual sample pull.

    2. The Report Detail contains information for one DCI or multiple DCIs for a single sample. In the event of multiple DCIs, all reviews must be the same Review Type, Operation, Function, and Program.

    3. This report will ONLY generate details for reviews in a "Completed" status.

  2. Team Managers must provide the employees with a copy of the report.

    Note:

    The quality review team manager must ensure each single Event Sample Pull Report is printed and provided to the team manager for every quality review input to the employee's SEID. The team manager must provide the employee with a copy of the report. This notification serves as a record of all quality reviews completed for each employee as a record of all quality reviews completed for each employee as well as a record of any defect(s) identified. It also provides required written notification when Learning Curve is met for each OFP (parent).

    Reminder:

    Manager must keep an employee initialed and dated copy of a Single Event Sample Pull Reports for any Individual Performance Review type indicating the sample is the Last Learning Curve Review and Single Event Sample Pull Reports with defect(s) identified.

    1. Review errors and provide specific suggestions for improvement.

    2. Identify training needs.

  3. The table below describes each item shown on the Single Event Sample Pull.

    Number Item Explanation
    1 Sample Pull System generated number used as sample identifier.
    2 Employee SEID SEID of employee reviewed.
    3 Team Employee's team.
    4 Total DCIs in Sample Number of DCIs within the Sample Pull.
    5 Total Defective DCIs Total number of defective documents in the sample.
    6 Review Date The calendar date the review was performed.
    7 Review Type The type of review (Individual Performance, High Quality, Team Defects, Learning Curve, or Managerial/OJT) performed.
    8 Report Run date The calendar date the report was generated.
    9 Employee Initials Placeholder for employee's initials (proof of receipt).
    10 Date Placeholder for the date the employee received feedback.
    11 DCI Details Summary of the review sampled.
    12 OFP Operation, Function, and Program details of the DCI.
    13 Defect Count Total number of defects from each individual review within the sample.
    14 Defect Details Summary of review results for each individual ID number within the sample(indicates "0" on defect free review).
    15 DCI Number System generated number for the Individual review within the sample and the related (Form/Program).
    16 Form The name of the form/type where a defect occurred.

    Note:

    "No Defects" is indicated on defect free DCIs and all fields listed below are blank.
    17 Section The name of the section where a defect occurred. (Blank on defect free DCIs).
    18 Location The name of the location where a defect occurred. (Blank on defect free DCIs).
    19 Opportunity The name of the opportunity where the defect occurred. (Blank on defect free DCIs).
    20 Defect Type A description of how the opportunity was defective. (Blank on defect free DCIs).
    21 Defect Description A description of why the opportunity was defective. (Blank on defect free DCIs).
    22 Defect Count Total number of occurrences for the defect identified.
    23 IRM Reference The IRM tridoc supporting the defect identified (The field will be blank if the reference is not input for the defect on the Quality Review Details screen and for defect free DCIs).
3.30.30.9.2 (07-14-2026)

Employee Report

  1. The Employee Report provides individual employee quality data for a specific time period, defined by the date parameters input on the Reports Selection Screen. It displays quality performance and feedback by all review types and OFP combinations. See Figure 3.30.30-21.

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    1. The Report Header contains details, by Review Type.

    2. The Report Detail contains the summary information. All employee quality data is stratified by Review Type and OFP. All reviews with the same Review Type and OFP combination within the defined time period will be summarized.

    3. This report will ONLY generate details for reviews in a "Completed" status.

  2. Managers and/or Leads may share this report with the employees:

    1. Review what was done correctly.

    2. Review errors and provide specific suggestions for improvement.

    3. Identify coaching opportunities.

    4. Identify training needs.

  3. The table below describes each item shown in the Employee Report.

    Number Item Explanation
    1 Period Covered The "to" and "from" dates used in the parameter selection.
    2 Run Date The calendar date the report was generated.
    3 Name Name of employee reviewed.
    4 Employee SEID SEID of employee reviewed.
    5 Grade The employee's grade.
    6 Team Employee's team
    7 Review Type The type of review (Individual Performance, High Quality, Team Defects, Learning Curve, or Managerial/OJT) performed.
    8 DCIs Total DCIs for each review type.
    9 Def DCIs Total defective DCIs for each review type.
    10 Accuracy Calculated accuracy
    11 OFP Operation, Function, Program and related form details.
    12 Review Type Identifies review type related to the review details being displayed.
    13 Sample Pull Count Number of samples included in the review type for the related OFP
    14 Total DCIs Number of DCIs included in the review type for the related OFP.
    15 Total DCIs Defect Type Number of defective DCIs included in the review type for the related OFP.
    16 Form The name of the form/type where a defect occurred.

    Note:

    Field will display "No Defects" on defect free reviews.
    17 Section The name of the section where a defect occurred.

    Note:

    Field will be "blank" on defect free reviews completed.
    18 Location The name of the location where a defect occurred.

    Note:

    Field will be "blank" on defect free reviews completed.
    19 Opportunity The name of the opportunity where the defect occurred.

    Note:

    Field will be "blank" on defect free reviews completed.
    20 Defect Type A description of how the opportunity was defective.
    21 Defect Description The descriptive of why the opportunity was defective.
    22 Total Defects Total number of occurrences for the defect identified.

    Note:

    A team manager may choose the "Employee (Team)" option on the Reports Selection screen to produce an "Employee Report (Cumulative)" for each individual in the team. This feature allows a team manager to input the report parameters one time, and each individual team member should be on their own page(s) when the "print" option is selected.

3.30.30.9.3 (07-14-2026)

Team Report

  1. The Team Report provides quality data for a defined period of time. The Report displays quality performance and feedback by all review types and OFP combinations within the designated period of time. See Figure 3.30.30- 22.

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    1. The Report Header contains details of a single team (as defined by the date parameters on the Reports Screen). Details on all reviews are provided by Review Type for a single team.

    2. The Report Detail contains a single team’s summary information. All quality data is stratified by the employees who belong to the team. All Review Types are aggregated in the employee details.

    3. This report will ONLY generate details for reviews in a "Completed" status.

  2. This report contains performance information for all employees on the team. The manager and/or lead should use this report to:

    1. Identify Best Practices for leveraging to other teams.

    2. Review the team’s performance.

    3. Identify points for process improvement.

    Note:

    This report contains specific employee data for all team members and should not be shared with the employees.

  3. The table below explains each item shown on the Team Report.

    Number Item Explanation
    1 Period Covered The "to" and "from" dates used in the parameter selection.
    2 Run Date The calendar date the report was generated.
    3 Operation The name of the Operation selected by the end user.
    4 Department The name of the Department selected by the end user.
    5 Team The name of the Team selected by the end user.
    6 Function The name of the Function selected by the end user.
    7 DCIs Total DCIs for each review type.
    8 Total Defective DCIs Total defective DCIs for each review type.
    9 Review Type The type of review (Individual Performance, High Quality, Team Defects, Learning Curve, or Managerial/OJT) performed
    10 DCIs Total DCIs included in "Accuracy" calculation.
    11 Defective DCIs The total number of defective documents in the sample.
    12 Accuracy Calculated accuracy
    13 Total Cumulative total of DCIs and defective DCIs
    14 Accuracy Calculated Accuracy
    15 "*" Identifies specific review types used in "Accuracy"
    16 Top five Defects The summary of the Team's top five defects.
    17 Form The name of the form/type where a defect occurred.

    Note:

    Field will be "blank" on defect free reviews completed.

    18 Section The name of the section where a defect occurred.

    Note:

    Field will be "blank" on defect free reviews completed.

    19 Location The name of the location where a defect occurred.

    Note:

    Field will be "blank" on defect free reviews completed.

    20 Opportunity The name of the opportunity where a defect occurred.

    Note:

    Field will be "blank" on defect free reviews completed.

    21 Defect Type A description of how the opportunity was defective.
    22 Defect Description A description of why the opportunity was defective.
    23 Defect Count The number of occurrences for the defect identified.
    24 Managerial Summaries Review information associated with Managerial/OJT review type will be displayed following the same format as Employee Summaries
    25 Employee Name/SEID Name and SEID of employee reviewed.

    Note:

    Team defects are identified as "Team"

    26 Total DCIs Total DCIs from all review types with the exception of Managerial /OJT.
    27 Total Defective DCIs Total DCIs with defects from all Review Types with the exception of Managerial/OJT.
    28 Total Defects Total defects pertaining to the employee and OFP combination identified.
3.30.30.9.4 (07-14-2026)

Department Report

  1. The Department Report provides departmental quality data for a specific time period defined in the date parameters on the Reports Screen. The Report displays quality performance by all Review Types and OFP combinations within the designated period of time. See Figure 3.30.30-23.

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    1. The Report Header contains details from a single department. Details on all reviews are provided by Review Type for the selected department.

    2. The Report Detail contains a department’s summary information for Individual Performance, High Quality, and Team Defect Review Types only. All quality data is stratified by the teams in the department.

    3. This report will ONLY generate details for Individual Performance, High Quality, and Team Defect Reviews in a "Completed" status.

  2. This report should be used to:

    1. Identify Best Practices for leveraging to other areas.

    2. Review the department’s performance.

    3. Identify points for process improvement.

  3. The table below explains each item shown in the Department Report.

    Number Item Explanation
    1 Period Covered The "to" and "from" dates used in the parameter selection.
    2 Run Date The calendar date the report was generated.
    3 Operation The name of the Operation from the end user selection.
    4 Department The name of the Department from the end user selection.
    5 Function The name of the Function from the end user selection.
    6 DCIs The total number of DCIs for a given review type within the date parameters.
    7 Def DCIs The total number of defective DCIs for a given review type within the date parameters.
    8 Review Type The type of review. (Individual Performance, High Quality, Team Defects, Learning Curve, or Managerial/OJT) performed.
    9 DCIs Total DCIs included in "Accuracy" calculation.
    10 Defective DCIs The total number of defective documents in the sample.
    11 Accuracy Calculated accuracy
    12 Total Cumulative total of DCI’s and defective DCI’s
    13 Accuracy Calculated accuracy
    14 "*" Identifies specific review types used in "Accuracy" .
    15 Top five Defects The name of the form/type where a defect occurred. Summary of the Department's Top five defects.

    Note:

    Format is the same as the "Team Report" .
    16 Team Summaries Summary of each team in the Department.
    17 Team Name Indicates that summary information is going to be provided for the identified team and then further defined by the OFPs that were worked in that team for the time period parameter selected.
    18 Team Name Identifies the team summary information pertains to.
    19 Total DCIs Cumulative DCIs pertaining to the team identified.
    20 Total Defective DCIs Cumulative defect DCIs pertaining to the team identified.
    21 Total Defects Cumulative defects pertaining to the team identified.
    22 Team/OFP Identifies the "team" and "OFP" following summary information pertains to.
    23 Total DCIs DCIs pertaining to the team and OFP combination identified.
    24 Total Defective DCIs Defect DCIs pertaining to the team and OFP combination identified.
    25 Total Defects Defects pertaining to the team and OFP combination identified.
    26 Top five Defects Reflects the top five defects pertaining to the team and OFP combination identified.

    Note:

    Follows the same format as all other" Top five Defects " areas.
3.30.30.9.5 (07-14-2026)

Operation Report

  1. The Operation Report provides operational quality data for a specific period of time. The Report displays quality performance by all review types and OFP combinations. See Figure 3.30.30-24.

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    1. The Report Header contains details from a single operation for a specific time period (as defined in the date parameters utilized on the Reports Screen). Details on all reviews are provided by Review Type for the selected operation.

    2. The Report Detail contains a single operation’s summary information. All quality data is stratified by the departments belonging to the operation (as defined in the Operation parameter in the Report screen). ONLY Individual Performance Review, High Quality and Team Defect Types are included in the defect details.

    3. This report will ONLY generate details for Individual Performance, High Quality, and Team Defect Reviews in a "Completed" status.

  2. This report should be used to:

    1. Identify Best Practices for leveraging to other areas.

    2. Review the operation’s performance.

    3. Identify points for process improvement.

  3. The table below explains each item shown on the Operation Report.

    Number Item Explanation
    1 Period Covered The "to" and "from" dates used in the parameter selection.
    2 Run Date The calendar date the report was generated.
    3 Operation The name of the Operation from the end user selection.
    4 Function The name of the Function from the end user selection.
    5 DCI Number of DCIs in the Sample Pull.
    6 Total Def DCIs The total number of defective opportunities from all DCIs in the sample.
    7 Review Type The type of review. (Individual Performance, High Quality, Team Defects, Learning Curve, or Managerial/OJT) performed.
    8 DCIs The calendar date the report was generated.
    9 Def DCIs Total defect DCIs included in "Accuracy" calculation.
    10 Accuracy Calculated Accuracy
    11 Total Cumulative total of DCI’s and defective DCI’s.
    12 Accuracy Calculated Accuracy
    13 "*" Identifies specific review types used in "Accuracy" .
    14 Top five Defects Reflects the cumulative top five defects related to the team.
    15 Department Summaries Summary of each department in the Operation.
    16 Department Name Indicates that summary information is going to be provided for the identified department and then further defined by the OFP’s worked in that department for the specified time period.
    17 Department Name Identifies the department summary information pertains to.
    18 Total DCIs Cumulative DCIs pertaining to the department identified.
    19 Total Defective DCIs Cumulative defect DCIs pertaining to the department identified.
    20 Total Defects Cumulative defects pertaining to the department identified.
    21 Department and OFP Identifies the "department" and" OFP" the following summary information pertains to.
    22 Total DCIs DCIs pertaining to the department and OFP combination identified.
    23 Total Defective DCIs Defect DCIs pertaining to the department and OFP combination identified.
    24 Total Defects Defects pertaining to the department and OFP combination identified.
    25 Top five Defects Reflects the top five defects pertaining to the department and OFP combination identified. Note: Follows the same format as all other "Top five Defects" areas.
3.30.30.9.6 (07-14-2026)

Site Report

  1. The Site Report provides operational quality data for a specific time period. The Report displays quality performance by all review types and OFP combinations. See Figure 3.30.30- 25.

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    1. The Report Header contains details from a single site over a given period of time (as defined in the date parameters in the Reports screen). Details on all reviews are provided by Review Type for the selected site.

    2. The Report Detail contains a single site’s summary information. All quality data is stratified by the operations that belong to the site. ONLY Individual Performance, High Quality, and Team Defect review types are included in the defect details.

    3. This report will ONLY generate details for Individual Performance, High Quality, and Team Defect Reviews in a "Completed" status.

  2. This report should be used to:

    1. Identify Best Practices for leveraging to other areas.

    2. Review the site’s performance.

    3. Identify points for process improvement.

  3. The table below explains each item shown on the Site Report.

    Number Item Explanation
    1 Period Covered The "to" and "from" dates used in the parameter selection.
    2 Run Date The calendar date the report was generated.
    3 Site The name of the Site from the end user selection.
    4 Function The name of the Site from the end user selection.
    5 DCIs Number of DCIs in the Sample Pull.
    6 Def DCIs The total number of defective opportunities from all DCIs in the sample.
    7 Review Type The type of review. (Individual Performance, High Quality, Team Defects, Learning Curve, or Managerial/OJT) performed.
    8 DCIs The calendar date the report was generated.
    9 Defective DCIs Total defect DCIs included in "Accuracy" calculation.
    10 Accuracy Calculated accuracy
    11 Total Cumulative total of DCI’s and defective DCI’s
    12 Accuracy Calculated accuracy
    13 "*" Identifies specific review types used in "Accuracy" .
    14 Operation/OFP Identifies the "operation" and "OFP" following summary information pertains to.
    15 Operation Name Identifies the operation summary information pertains to.
    16 Total DCIs Cumulative DCIs pertaining to the operation identified.
    17 Total Defective DCIs Cumulative defective DCIs pertaining to the operation identified.
    18 Total Defects Cumulative defects pertaining to the operation identified.
    19 Top three Defects Reflects the top three defects pertaining to the operation identified.

    Note:

    Follows the same format as the "Top three Defects " areas.
3.30.30.9.7 (07-14-2026)

EQSP Defect Summary Report

  1. The EQSP Defect Summary Report provides functional quality data for a defined period of time. The Report displays functional quality performance by all review types and OFP combinations within the designated period of time. See Figure 3.30.30-26.

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    1. The Report Header contains the period of time (as defined in the date parameters in the Reports screen).

    2. The Report Detail contains all of Submission Processing’s Defect summary information. All quality data is stratified by function. Only Individual Performance, High Quality, and Team Defect Review types are included in the defect details.

    3. This report will ONLY generate details for Individual Performance, High Quality, and Team Defect Reviews in a "Completed" status.

  2. This report should be used to:

    1. Identify Best Practices for leveraging to other areas.

    2. Review the site’s performance.

    3. Identify points for process improvement.

  3. The table below explains each item shown on the EQSP Defect Summary Report.

    Number Item Explanation
    1 Period Covered The "to" and "from" dates used in the parameter selection.
    2 Report Date The calendar date the report was generated.
    3 DCIs The calendar date the report was generated.
    4 Defective DCIs Total defect DCIs included in "Accuracy" calculation.
    5 Accuracy Calculated accuracy
    6 Submission Processing Top Five Defects Cumulative top five defects for all sites.
    7 Function The name of the function where a defect occurred.
    8 Form The name of the form where a defect occurred.
    9 Section The name of the section where a defect occurred.
    10 Location The name of the location where a defect occurred.
    11 Opportunity The name of the opportunity where a defect occurred.
    12 Total Defects Total number of defects pertaining to the opportunity/defect and type of defect description combination from a defective review.
    13 Top three Defects by Site Cumulative top three defects for by individual sites.
    14 Site Name Identifies the site summary information is being provided for.

    Note:

    Follows the same format as the "Top five Defects" .
3.30.30.9.8 (07-14-2026)

EQSP Site Program Summary Report

  1. The EQSP Site Program Summary Report provides site and program quality data for a specific period of time. The Report displays site quality performance by all review types and OFP combinations. Additionally, the Report provides program quality performance by all review types by all OFP combinations. See Figure 3.30.30-27.

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    1. The Report Header contains the period of time (as defined in the date parameters in the Reports screen).

    2. The Report Detail contains all sites opportunity and defect summary information. All quality data is stratified by site. ONLY Individual Performance and High Quality Review types are included in the defect details.

    3. This report will ONLY generate details for Individual Performance and High Quality Reviews in a "Completed" status.

  2. This report should be used to:

    1. Identify Best Practices for leveraging to other areas.

    2. Review the site’s performance.

    3. Identify points for process improvement.

  3. The table below explains each item shown on the EQSP Site Program Summary Report.

    Number Item Explanation
    1 Period Covered The "to" and "from" dates used in the parameter selection.
    2 Report Date The calendar date the report was generated.
    3 DCIs Cumulative DCIs for all sites combined.
    4 Defective DCIs Cumulative accuracy for all sites combined.
    5 Accuracy Cumulative accuracy for all sites combined.
    6 Site Program Summary Summarizes program information by each site.
    7 Site Identifies the site program information will be provided for.
    8 Average Sample Size The average number of DCIs per sample pull.
    9 Total DCIs Count Total number of DCIs for a given Review Type within the date parameters.
    10 Total Defective DCIs The total number of defects from all Review types for.
    11 Total Defects The total number of Defects for all Individual Performance Reviews.
    12 Program Summary Summarized information by individual programs.
    13 Program Number Displays individual programs numbers pertaining to summary.
    14 Average Sample Size The average number of DCIs per sample pull.
    15 Total DCI Count Total number of DCIs for a given Review Type within the date parameters.
    16 Total Defects The total number of defects for the Review Type/OFP combination.
    17 Program Defects Summaries defect information by the related program.
    18 Program The name of the program where a defect occurred.
    19 Function The name of the function where a defect occurred.
    20 Form The name of the form/type where a defect occurred.
    21 Section The name of the section where a defect occurred.
    22 Location The name of the location where a defect occurred.
    23 Total Defects Total number of defects pertaining to the opportunity/defect and type of defect description combination from a defective review.
3.30.30.9.9 (11-03-2017)

EQSP Blank DCI Report

  1. The Blank DCI Report provides a report to allow users to view Incorrect and Omitted defect descriptions for each opportunity in the selected DCI. The report allows users to expand or collapse Incorrect and/or Omitted columns to show or hide the defect descriptions. See Figure 3.30.30-28.

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    1. The Report Header contains details from a single operation for a specific function and program DCI (based on span of control).

    2. The Report Detail contains information for Incorrect and/or Omitted defect descriptions for each opportunity in the selected DCI

    3. For all opportunities in the entire report, an overall "+" and "-" control appears at the top of the report.

    4. For opportunities within each section of the report, "+" and "-" control appears in the section header for Incorrect defect description and Omitted defect descriptions.

    5. For each individual opportunity within the report, a "+" and "-" control appears in each defect description column.

  2. Any Incorrect or Omitted that does not have associated defect descriptions displays as N/A with a gray background when the field is expanded.

  3. The table below describes each item shown on the Blank DCI Report.

    Number Item Explanation (If needed)
    1 Operation The name of the operation of the DCI.
    2 Function The name of the function of the DCI.
    3 Program The name of the program of the DCI.
    4 Incorrect + or - This field allows users to expand or collapse the defect descriptions for the Incorrect column.
    5 Omitted + or - This field allows the users to expand or collapse the defect descriptions for the Omitted column.
    6 Section The name of the section where a defect will occur.
    7 Location The name of the location where a defect will occur.
    8 Opportunity The name of the opportunity where a defect will occur.
    9 Defect Type - Incorrect A description of the opportunity for Incorrect defect description.
    10 Defect Type - Omitted A description of the opportunity for Omitted defect description.
3.30.30.10 (07-14-2026)

EQSP Web Site

  1. The EQSP SharePoint page contains current resources and information for all levels of the EQSP User Community. Go to the SharePoint address and select the MEPS Information folder : EQSP SharePoint.

  2. Comments and questions on this page or the information obtained from it should be sent to the HQ Quality Analyst responsible for the EQSP SharePoint site maintenance.

3.30.30.11 (07-14-2026)

Issue Resolution Process (IRP)

  1. The Issue Resolution Process (IRP) provides a structured way for users to efficiently communicate their concerns, suggestions, or changes needed regarding the EQSP DCIs.

    Note:

    New EQSP DCI development requests are submitted directly to the Program Management/Process Assurance (PMPA) Quality Analyst overseeing this process. The EQSP Opportunity Change Request Template can be utilized for “New DCI requests”; please contact the PMPA Quality Analyst that oversees the IRP process for more details .

  2. The “EQSP Issue Log Job Aid 20xx.docx” and the “EQSP Blank Issue Log with Instructions (revised 20xx).xlsx” are located on the EQSP SharePoint (Embedded Quality, MEPS, and Release/Recall Reference Information > EQSP Information > EQSP Issue Logs and Guide) site. Refer to this link: EQSP SharePoint.

  3. When users from the functional area identify a missing opportunity or required change to an EQSP DCI, they should complete the EQSP Issue Log and send it to the P&A Site Improvement Specialist. The functional area should contact the P&A Site Improvement Specialist if assistance is needed to complete the template.

  4. The Site Improvement Specialist should:

    1. Review the EQSP Issue Log to ensure it is filled out correctly and contains entries in all required fields.

    2. Validate that the request is significant and appropriate.

    3. Return the request to the submitter if the Issue Log is incomplete.

    4. Complete the template (if not completed by the functional area).

    5. Submit the reviewed template to the PMPA Quality-section by utilizing the EQSP Issue Resolution e-mail group "*TS SP Quality EQSP Issue Resolution Requests" .

3.30.30.11.1 (07-14-2026)

EQSP Opportunity Change Request Template (Excel spreadsheet)

  1. The Site Improvement Specialist or functional area should complete the EQSP Opportunity Change Request Template to submit a request to add, delete, change, or move a location/opportunity related to DCIs. The Template and Issue Resolution Process Job Aid is available on the EQSP SharePoint site (Embedded Quality, MEPS, and Release/Recall Reference Information > EQSP Information > EQSP Issue Logs and Guide): EQSP SharePoint

  2. Open the spreadsheet. Select "file" , then "save as." In the file name, select a name for the spreadsheet so it can be located easily. The file name should include the applicable operation symbol (SOI, RCO, DPO, DCO, ITIN, ICO, ACO), program, function, and current date.

    Example:

    ICO - 43110 - F210 - 09-26-2017.

  3. The appropriate PMPA Quality Section analyst will enter the Issue Source, Issue Year, and Issue Number in columns A - D. The analyst may provide additional comments in column S outlining changes or denials.

  4. The Site Improvement Specialist will enter or verify the following fields before submitting the template:

    1. Column (E), Operation: Enter the Operation Area (SOI, RCO, ITIN, DCO, DPO, ICO, or ACO).

    2. Column (F), Function: Enter the Function as shown in EQSP (e.g., 210, 230, 340, 350)

    3. Column (G), Program: Enter the Program as shown in EQSP (e.g., 43110, 43120, 11500)

    4. Column (H), Form/DCI Name: Enter the Form or DCI name as shown in EQSP (e.g., 1040 (2019 and later), 1040 SR, 1120)

    5. Column (I) Schedule (if applicable): Enter the Schedule as shown in EQSP (e.g., Schedule 1, 8606, 3471)

    6. In Column (J), (Add/Delete/Change): Enter the requested action.

    7. Follow the instructions in the table below:

      Note:

      To see if “Multiple entries” can be included on the same line in columns G and H (When the requested change applies to multiple programs/DCIs); please contact the PMPA Quality Analyst overseeing this process for more detail information.

      If your request is to ... Then ...
      Add an opportunity

      1. Enter add in Column J

      2. Enter the Current Section in Column K (if already available on the DCI) outlining which section of the DCI the new opportunity should be added to. Use Column N if a new section is being requested.

      3. Enter the New Location in Column O.

      4. Enter the New Opportunity in Column P.

      5. Enter the Defect Description for (Incorrect) Defect Type in Column Q.

      6. Enter the Defect Description for (Omitted) Defect Type in Column R.

        Example:


        Common defect descriptions: Entry: Entering data into a system. Keying: A typo when entering data into a system. Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document. Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document. Perfection: Updating a system field to correct the previously entered data. Deletion: Marking a line number or form for deletion by editing an X. Also, used when removing a system entry by clearing or entering a "0" . Routing: Route or transfer an item to a different area or location.

      7. Enter Comments in Column S. Comments should indicate placement of the new opportunity and provide relevant information pertaining to the requested addition (e.g., Place new opportunity under Name Control opportunity).

      8. Enter a Coding Example in Column T describing an example of an error that will be coded on the new opportunity. This field is a mandatory entry.

      9. Enter the IRM reference in Column T. This field is a mandatory entry.
      Delete an opportunity.

      1. Enter delete in Column J.

      2. Enter the Current Section in Column K where the opportunity is currently located on the DCI.

      3. Enter the Current Location in Column L.

      4. Enter the Current Opportunity in Column M.

      5. Enter the reason the opportunity is no longer required in the Comments field in Column S (e.g., opportunity is only required for tax year 2014, procedure was removed from new IRM, etc).
      Change a location, opportunity, or defect description.

      1. Enter change in Column J.

      2. Enter the Current Section in Column K where the opportunity is currently located on the DCI.

      3. Enter the Current Location in Column L.

      4. Enter the Current Opportunity in Column M.

      5. Enter the New Section in Column N.

      6. Enter the New Location in Column O.

      7. Enter the New Opportunity in Column P.

      8. Enter the New Defect Description for Incorrect Defect Type in Column Q.

      9. Enter the New Defect Description for Omitted Defect Type in Column R.

      10. Enter Comments in Column S.

      11. Enter a Coding Example in Column T describing the type of error to be coded on the opportunity. This field is a mandatory entry.

      12. Enter the IRM reference in Column U. This field is a mandatory entry.
      Move an opportunity.

      1. Enter Change in Column J.

      2. Enter the Current Section in Column K, where the opportunity is currently located on the DCI.

      3. Enter the Current Location in Column L.

      4. Enter the Current Opportunity in Column M.

      5. Enter the Comments (indicate placement of opportunity, etc.) in Column S.

        Note:

        Comments should indicate placement of opportunity and provide relevant information pertaining to the requested change.

      6. Enter the required IRM reference, in Column U. This field is a mandatory entry.

  5. If requested change impacts more than one Operation a separate template is required for each Operation.

3.30.30.11.1.1 (07-14-2026)
Reviewing and Resolving the Opportunity Issue Log

  1. The Designated HQ Quality Analyst should:

    1. Review and research the submitted issue or request.

    2. Coordinate with other HQ Quality Section Analysts on overlapping issues or when requested change(s) are also applicable to other operations.

    3. Inform the submitter, within ten* business days, of the acceptance or rejection of their request. The ten* day time frame ensures that submitters receive prompt feedback and minimize the number of duplicate Issue Log submissions.

      Note:

      *The ten business day time frame for “Inform the Submitter" maybe longer if: Additional research is needed, system issues, Issue Log errors, and/or other factors. The PMPA Quality Analyst overseeing this process will inform the Submitter of any “ Time Frame” changes.

    4. Update/revise the submitted EQSP Opportunity Change Submission Template to comply with EQSP consistency and terminology guidelines.

    5. Notate in the Status column (D) whether the request is accepted or rejected. If rejected, a reason should be provided to the submitter.

    6. If the request is accepted, input the EQSP system changes into DAT.

    7. Send the completed template to the originator, with a cc to the EQSP Issue Resolution e-mail group for control closure.

  2. HQ Analyst Issue Log Coordinator should:

    1. Retrieve submitted requests from the EQSP Issue Resolution e-mail.

    2. Review the request for EQSP consistency and appropriate verbiage.

    3. Assign the request a control number on the current year Quality Section Control Log.

    4. Assign to the designated HQ Quality Analyst.

    5. Monitor the team controls for timely responses.

    6. Close the Quality Section control upon issue resolution.

3.30.30.12 (12-01-2014)

Exhibits

  1. The following exhibits contain specific coding guidance for each Operation.

Exhibit 3.30.30-1

SOI Operation (12) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities

Function Specific Guidance
220
SOI		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Transcribing or entering data from tax returns, schedules, and other documents

  • Interpreting information from documents which data to enter

Note:

Generally, forms and schedules are not separated in the EQSP system. The forms are developed and specific schedules are linked to the forms for each program. SOI counts are developed for each return and schedule filed in the package: it is necessary for SOI to follow specific guidance to make online EQSP reports reflect useful quality data. . For forms or schedules received separately, general coding guidelines can be followed.
360
Imaging 		Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • The scanning, re-scanning, validating, verifying, associating, releasing, restricting, and quality control of tax exempt documents that are imaged for public inspection.
Exhibit 3.30.30-2

Receipt & Control Operation (31) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities

Function Specific Guidance
130
Pre-Batching		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Receiving returns, documents, and related remittances into categories for work controls.

  • Preparing batch sheets and folders for routing and releasing work.

  • Releasing batches to appropriate area.

  • Preparing remittances for transport processing.

  • Preparing batch transmittals and block headers.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.

  • Illegible: The stamp image or written edit is unreadable.

Routing: Sending or transferring of an item to a different area or location.
140
Extracting/ Secondary Sort		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Expediting all remittances to a Deposit activity.

  • Reducing mail delivery time for pipeline processing by removing staples and clips.

  • Sorting and batching documents based on form type.

  • Performs the Candling and preparing of the Candling Log.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Sort: Performing necessary sort of documents.

  • Illegible: The stamped is unreadable.

  • Removal: Extracting contents from envelopes.
160
Remittance Perfection		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Inputting payments received via tax returns, ES coupons, or various documents such as receipts, notices, and Levy payments.

  • Interpreting from documents which data and codes to enter.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Illegible: The stamped image or written edit is unreadable.

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document.

  • Routing: Sending or transferring an item to a different area or location.
170
Manual Deposit		 Opportunities for generally revolve around the:

  • Review of Forms, documents, and remittances.

  • Generation/Assignment of DLNs.

  • Preparation and generation of Form 813 (Document Register)

  • Preparation and generation of Form 813-A (Recapitulation of Document Register.)

  • Numbering of returns, documents, and remittances.

  • Encoding of remittances.

  • Assignment of Trace ID numbers.

  • Preparation and generation of deposit tickets (TGAnet/Manual DT-SF 215-A.).

  • Balancing of forms, remittances, and deposit tickets.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Illegible: The stamped image or written edit is unreadable.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.
180
Batching		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Preparing batch transmittals and cart tickets, tray labels, folders, and all batching control documents.

  • Assigning program sequence numbers.

  • Arranging returns and documents into appropriate batch sizes.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into BBTS.

  • Assembly: Bundling documents into controlled batches.
210
RAIVS (4506T)		 The Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Request received from taxpayers or their representatives on form 4506T.

  • Request for a Transcript of Tax Return.

  • Completeness of request.

  • Identification and authentication of taxpayer.

  • Proper authorization for disclosure and accuracy of data input to TDS.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into BBTS.

  • Assembly: Bundling documents into controlled batches.
360
Imaging		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Scanning of documents, including batch class and size, document type, category code, program code, document, and envelope position, etc.

  • The creation of Form 13503 Cover sheet, including the batch name, scanner operator’s initials and the volume scanned. Verification of a batch prior to scanning including blank page, original document, and statute cleared date.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.
460
ICT Validation		 Opportunities generally revolve around: Validating documents scanned into Correspondence Imaging Inventory.
Common defect description:

  • Entry: Entering data into Correspondence Imaging Inventory.
550
Document Preparation		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Preparing documents for scanning into the Correspondence Image Inventory.

  • Verifying Batch Sheet Covers.

  • Inserting document separator sheets.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a document.
720
Receiving, Sorting, and Miscellaneous		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Sorting the mail receipts.

  • Disassemble documents for scanning.

  • Inserting document separator sheets.

  • Creating Batch Cover Sheets.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Routing: Sending or transferring an item to a different area or location.

  • Sort: Separating of taxpayer or Service Center generated correspondence and requests for adjustments to various functions for processing.
Exhibit 3.30.30-3

ITIN Operation (32) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities

Function Specific Guidance
180
Batching		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Identification: Identifying correct forms for batching.

  • Prepare batching sheets and folders for routing and releasing work.

  • Sorting and batching documents based on form type.
380
ITIN Real Time System (RTS)		 Opportunities generally revolve around:
• Processing request using the RTS system

  • Input of W-7 applications Without Return.

  • Input of W-7/W-7SP applications With Return.

  • Input of Revoke, Correspondence, F4442, CP Notice, CI Cleared, or Undeliverables.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document.

  • Entry: Entering data into RTS.

  • Keying: A typo when entering data into RTS.
720
Receiving Sorting and Miscellaneous		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Preparing work to be batched during the initial stage of processing.

  • Sequencing CPs, Correspondence, F4442, CI Cleared, and Undeliverables.

  • Preparing work for technical review.

  • Stripping work after technical review.

  • Releasing the work into pipeline or Files as appropriate.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Count: determine the total number in batch.

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document.

  • Identification: Identifying correct forms for batching.

  • Matching: associating responses and forms.
790
Tax Account Support Activity		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Batching and assigning complete cases as required.

  • Sorting and distributing cases to the unit.

  • Preparing reports (Inventory Reports, Time Sheets, etc.).

  • Maintaining files in the unit area (Suspense Files, etc.).

  • Photocopying work.

  • Initiating letters to or telephoning taxpayers and accountants for additional information.

  • Stripping W-7 packages originating from Suspense Wall that are systemically rejected due to no timely response.

  • Breaking down and pulling everything off W-7/W-7SP With Return applications and putting into batches.

  • Stripping CP notices, Undeliverables, Form W-7’s and etc.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.

  • Assembly: Put in sequential order.

  • Attachment: Paper clip or staple.

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document.

  • Match: Verify DLN and PII matches W-7 and other documents.

  • Removal: Detach remittance, edit sheets, or documents to allow for continued processing.
Exhibit 3.30.30-4

Document Perfection Operation (34) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities

Function Specific Guidance
190
Numbering		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Visual verification of the information entered on Form 9382 and 1332 and editing of the block/batch volume.

  • Numbering the returns in sequential order according to block size.

  • Ensure the DLN is legible.

  • Ensuring the correct DLN is numbered on every return in the block.

  • Ensuring all documents in the block are the same form type for the assigned program number.



Common defect descriptions:

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document.

  • Illegible: The stamped image or written edit is unreadable.

  • Match: Ensure DLN, batch, and returns are associated correctly
210
Code and Edit 		Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Editing forms and documents in preparation for ISRP processing.

  • Identifying correspondence conditions.

  • Validating forms and document sequence.

  • Computing T-lines.

  • Editing processing codes.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document.

  • Illegible: The stamped image or written edit is unreadable.

  • Deletion: Editing the line or form with an “X”.

  • All processing code opportunities contain a list of A-Z and 1-9 for the defect descriptions. Multiple defects can be coded on these “repeated” opportunities to capture each code not edited or edited in error.
220
SOI Editing		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Transcribing or entering data from tax returns, schedules, and other documents

  • Interpreting from documents which data to enter


Note:

Generally, forms and schedules are not separated in the EQSP system. The forms are developed and specific schedules are linked to the forms for each program. SOI counts are developed for each return and schedule filed in the package; it is necessary for SOI to follow specific guidance to make online EQSP reports reflect useful quality data. For forms or schedules received separately, general coding guidelines can be followed.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Keying: A typo when entering data into a system.
390
Entity Control		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Establishing an Entity.

  • Maintaining an Entity.

  • Perfecting taxpayer accounts.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Perfection: Updating a system field to correct the previously entered data.
550
Support Activity		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Preparation and assembly of documents for processing.



Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Match: Ensure DLN, batch, and returns are associated correctly.

  • Routing: Route or transfer an item to a different area or location.
710
1040X		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Determining when routing conditions are present.

  • Responding and issuing correspondence.

  • Inputting account actions (IDRS).

  • Inputting of adjustments in REQ54.

  • Appropriate coding on adjustments; transaction codes, category codes, reason codes etc.

  • Updating case data per the Correspondence Imaging Inventory (CII) system.

  • Routing of documents for processing to the correct departments.

  • Verify documents are complete for processing.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.
770/780
Correspondence		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Paragraph selections and fill-ins.

  • Selection of the correct letter.

  • Typing correct and complete information to generate a letter.

  • Corresponding when appropriate.

common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.

  • Deletion: Marking a line number or form for deletion by editing an X. Also, used when removing a system entry by clearing the field or entering a “0”.

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.
790
Tax Account Support Activity 3949A		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Reviewing Form 3949A.

  • Identifying of key words.

  • Routing to appropriate Business Division.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Routing: Route or transfer an item to a different area or location.
Exhibit 3.30.30-5

Data Conversion Operation (35) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities

Function Specific Guidance
230
ISRP		 Block Header:
Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Transcribing required fields from:

    • Block header sheets

    • Tax returns

    • Information returns, internal and external

    • Extensions

  • Entering corrected BOB Registers and related correction documents.

  • To select the Block Header for review, click the Schedule box on the Review Header Screen and select Form 1332 from list of schedules.

  • The Block Header should be included in the review as an attachment to the first document sampled within a single block/folder of work.

  • It should not be counted as part of the sampling count but should be considered as an attachment to the first document sampled within a single block/folder of work. Exception: If a resume block is selected and the employee being reviewed is not responsible for the Block Header, then Form 1332 should not be selected for review.

  1. If an employee does not transcribe an entire section, code the defect on the “Blank Section” opportunity as omitted with the defect description “Entry”.

  2. If an employee enters information in a section which has no data to be transcribed. Code: “N” Incorrect with defect description “Entry” on the Blank Section opportunity.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Keying: A typo when entering data into a system.
440
RRPS		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Inputting payments received via tax returns, ES coupons, or various documents such as receipts, notices, and Levy payments.

  • Interpreting from documents which data and codes to enter.

  • Creating electronic vouchers by keying remittance data from input documents into (ISRP/RRPS) system.

  • Processing remittances through a MICR reader to capture banding information into each record.

  • Separating remittances from returns or source documents.

  • Routing remittance to Transport function.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Keying: A typo when entering data into a system.
470/480
SCRIPS 		These returns are scanned through SCRIPS. If the information is not picked up by the scanner, the data transcriber (DT) is responsible for inputting this information. For example, the scanner did not pick up the information on line 10. The DT was required to input Line 10 but incorrectly input the entry on Line 11. Code an incorrect entry for Line 11.
Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Keying: A typo when entering data into a system.
550
Post Doc Prep		 For Post-Doc Prep, defects generally revolve around:

  • Preparing documents for Error Resolution and Return Files processing,

  • Perfection of Document Locator Numbers (DLN)

Common defect descriptions:

  • Assembly: Put in sequential order.

  • Attachment: Paper clip or staple.

  • Deletion: Marking a line number or form for deletion by editing an X. Also, used when removing a system entry by clearing the field or entering a “0”.

  • Match: Ensure DLN, batch, and returns are associated correctly. Ensure folder with attachments match with returns going in block folder.

  • Placement: Place attachments/envelopes in correct order.
790
RAIVS/IVES		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Processing requests received for photocopies of tax returns from taxpayers or their representatives.

  • Processing requests for transcript of tax return.

  • Actions an employee took to complete their duties, e.g., validating requests are complete and processable, validating proper authorization of third parties, fulfilling the request, and notifying the taxpayer.


Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Match: Verify PII with request.

  • Selection: Select method of delivery or filing verification on a system.
Exhibit 3.30.30-6

Input Correction Operation (36) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities

Function Specific Guidance
270
Error Resolution 		Opportunities revolve around:
The Correcting of Business Master File (BMF) and Individual Master File (IMF) Original and Loop Error Records on Error Registers not otherwise specified.
Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Deletion: The removal of invalid fields.

  • Perfection: Validation and correction of fields.
290
Unpostables		 Opportunities revolve around:
Analyzing and resolving Unpostable listings and resolving (correcting or nullifying) Unpostable cases.
Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Deletion: The removal of invalid fields.

  • Perfection: Validation and correction of fields.
290
Notice Review		 Opportunities revolve around:
Analyzing and resolving Unpostable listings and resolving (correcting or nullifying) Unpostable Identity Theft cases.
Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Perfection: Validation and correction of fields.
310
Research		 Opportunities generally revolve around:
Researching the entries of microfilm records to obtain requested (except Unpostables) data.
Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.

  • Stamp: The received date or date stamp.
340
ERS		 Opportunities revolve around:
The review, research, and correction of records in unsolved or error status.
Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Deletion: The removal of invalid fields.

  • Perfection: Validation and correction of fields.
350
Rejects		 Opportunities revolve around:
The correction of ERS Suspense Records on terminals pertaining to BMF and IMF returns.
Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Deletion: The removal of invalid fields.

  • Perfection: Validation and correction of fields.
360
Correspondence Imaging		 Opportunities generally revolve around:
The preparation and scanning of documents into the Correspondence Imaging Inventory (CII).
Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.
390
Entity Unpostables		 Opportunities revolve around:
The resolving and perfection of BMF and IMF Unpostables documents related to the Entity module.
Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Deletion: The removal of invalid fields.

  • Perfection: Validation and correction of fields.
510
Cycle Control		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • Receiving documents from mainline processing and preparing them for filing.

  • Code for accuracy when the employee is required to request and refile documents with Federal records Center (FRC).

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Match: Verification of IDRS Transaction Record to the source document received.
520
Central File Control		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • The classifying, controlling, and sorting of documents in Document Locator Number (DLN) or alpha sequence.

  • Request and refile documents with FRC.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.

  • Sequence: The arrangement of documents in the proper filing order.

  • Sort: The process of setting documents or requests into DLN order.
530
Pulling Returns		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • The pulling of BMF, IMF and Non-Master File (NMF) returns and related documents after cycles have been shelved.

  • Pulling returns related to CP Notices.

  • EO request at Service Centers processing under the EO Decentralization System.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.
540
Re-filing Returns		 Opportunities generally revolve around:

  • The refiling of returns and documents, while retaining the original and renumbered DLN.

  • Refiling returns and documents in alpha sequence.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Filing: Completion of Filing and Guidelines Requirement.

  • Pull: Remove a block or a document from its storage location.
550
Document Preparation		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • The association and controlling of documents for all operations necessary for Discriminate Function and Special Audit Selection.

  • Audit Information Management System (AIMS) operations and undeliverable work.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.
590
Special Search		 Opportunities generally revolve around: The pulling process of all Master File returns and related documents. Includes all special search activities performed (microfilm research and IDRS research).
Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.
710
Notice Review		 Opportunities revolve around:
The preparation of appropriate adjustment documents to effect corrective action of BMF and IMF notices other than those requiring refund deletions.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Perfection: Validation and correction of fields.
710
Tax Account Activity		 Opportunities revolve around:
The processing of taxpayer-initiated inquiries, reasonable cause penalty abatements, as well as the following request:

  • Appeals requests.

  • Payment tracers and claims.

  • CP 108 response, adjustments resulting from refund deletions and returned refund checks.

  • 1120 ES Penalty loose or math verified 941C’s.

  • Other various types of correspondence.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Keying: A typo when entering data into a system.
770
Correspondence		 Opportunities revolve around:
The input, preparation and processing of Correspondence.
Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form.

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Keying: A typo when entering data into a system.

  • Perfection: Validation and correction of fields.
780
Correspondence		 Opportunities revolve around:
The input, preparation and processing of Correspondence.
Common defect descriptions:

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form.

  • Edit: A pen edit made on a paper document.

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Keying: A typo when entering data into a system.

  • Perfection: Validation and correction of fields.
Exhibit 3.30.30-7

Accounting Control Services Operation (37) - Guidelines for Coding Opportunities

Function Specific Guidance
340
ERS (EFTPS)		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Reviewing, researching, and correcting electronic payment records in error status.

  • Processing forms.

  • Converting paper checks electronically through EFTPS and posting to the correct account.

  • Balancing RS-PCC payments.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Keying: A typo when entering data into a system.
410
Accounting Activity		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Preparation and/or verification of all documents and data for input to Revenue Accounting Control System (RACS).

  • Performing a reconciliation for Deposit Tickets/Debit Vouchers, Trace IDs, and refund schedule numbers between IRACS and MF.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Verification: Review and validate the accuracy of the field.

  • Routing: Sending or transfer an item to a different area or location.
410
Journalization		 Journal Numbers include activity counts, posting numbers, system dates and dollar amounts for a specific ledger posting to IRS accounts. The opportunities revolve around:

  • Stamping source documents with journal numbers.

  • Routing appropriate forms and supporting documents to receiving campuses.

  • Verifying the extract received on a monthly basis.
420
Automated Non-Masterfile		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Establishing new accounts on the Automated NMF.

  • Preparing account write-offs.

  • Preparing the list of Non-Petitioning Spouse accounts for the annual list for Appeals review.

  • Reviewing and resolving Accounts Maintenance transcripts.

  • Prepare TY-32 Index Cards to record NMF activity which is not processed through the NMF Automated System.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into system.

  • Verification: Forms are complete, all attachments are present, and validate the accuracy of the field.
420
Dishonored Checks		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Receiving, perfecting, and returning checks to depository.

  • Establishing controls on IDRS.

  • Preparing posting vouchers.

  • Researching, corresponding with taxpayers and banks.

  • Debiting appropriate accounts and generating forms.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Action: Specific steps required to process a form or document.
420
Manual Refunds		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Validation requirements and the processing of manual refunds.

  • Verifying requests received on current form revision Review supporting documentation.

  • Validating authorized approving official signature and printed name.

  • Confirming entry of Employee ID number and phone number.

  • Verifying taxpayer and tax account information verification on IDRS.

  • Verifying accuracy of the refund and interest amounts using COMPAC/COMPAD; identification and correction of errors prior to input to REFAP.

  • Maintaining case history, monitoring requests weekly and processing requests within required timeframe.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Illegible: The stamped image, written edit, or signature is unreadable.
630
Balancing		 Opportunities revolve around:
Review of invalid transcripts and error coded control records, resolution of errors.

  • Preparation of correction documents, on-line research, and correction of Service Center Control File.

  • Review and balancing of Control Data Recap, Daily Trail Balance, Revenue Receipts, tape releases, Block Proof Summary.

  • Research and resolve SCCF age cases and deletions.

  • Identify and initiate General Ledger corrections for input to RACS.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Balance: Balancing of Control Data Recaps, Daily Trial Balance, Revenue Receipts, tape releases, Block Proof Summary, Treasury Reports.

  • Verification: Verify the correct money amounts and deletion of incorrect entries.

  • Input: Entry into the system.
710
Erroneous Refund		 The 710 Erroneous Refund DCI is the main DCI. This DCI will be selected when reviewing all erroneous refund cases. Optional DCIs are listed as "Schedules" and should be selected only when applicable to the case being reviewed for Erroneous Refund.
710
Unidentified Remittance		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Receive and establish control files on IDRS.

  • Verify receipts and maintain files.

  • Research initiate and review taxpayer responses and prepare replies.

  • Apply credits to appropriate accounts.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.

  • Identification: identifying payments and where to apply them.
710
Tax Account Activity		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Receiving excess collection form.

  • Verifying documentation, and conduct searches.

  • Initiating and reviewing taxpayer responses to correspondence and preparing replies.

  • Creating case file for DOJ.

  • Using IDRS to determine:

    • Assessment liability.

    • Taxpayer identification.

    • Module(s) to which payment is applied.

    • Assessment status.

  • Journaling Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) receipts.

  • Collecting and applying criminal restitution payments.

  • Researching Tax Division Payments.

  • Preparing Adjustment Vouchers.

  • Suspending the collection statute of limitations.

  • Balancing accounts.

  • Reversing of Erroneous Abatements.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Entry: Entering data into a system.
790
Tax Account Support Activity		 Opportunities revolve around:

  • Processing request for refund litigation.

  • Controlling cases.

  • Closing returned cases.

  • Emergency refund litigation case requests.

Common defect descriptions:

  • Routing: Sending or transfer an item to a different area or location.
Exhibit 3.30.30-8

Glossary

Batch: A batch is typically equivalent to one cart/truck of completed work.

Block: A block is typically equivalent to one folder of one employee’s work, with multiple documents in it. Blocks are typically broken into three approximate sizes (<25 documents, 50 documents, or 100 documents). The block size depends on how many documents fit into a folder. Blocks may be in carts/trucks, bins, clips, baskets, etc.

Critical Job Elements (CJE): IRS document, specific to each position series, which states the performance requirements for the specific position series.

Data Collection Instrument (DCI): A Data Collection Instrument (DCI) is equivalent to one review in EQSP. One sample pull per DCI with one document reviewed is the standard (exceptions are Numbering and Batching).

Defect: An incorrect action taken or correct action not taken on a document/case/return.

Defect Description: The characteristics of the Defect Type within a work process.

Defective Document/Case/Return: A document/case/return which contains one or more defects.

Defect Type: General category used to describe an action inappropriate for the function being reviewed. For the EQSP system, there are two primary defect types:

  • Incorrect: Is defined as a failure to take the correct action, when the action was taken.

  • Omitted: Is defined as a failure to take an action, when an action was needed.

Document: One document is typically equivalent to one review in EQSP. If the weekly sample size for a function is five documents, then the sample process would consist of using the Random Number Calendar to identify first the block and then the document. Exceptions are the Batching and Numbering functions, where one block is equivalent to one document.

Embedded Quality Submission Processing (EQSP): A measurement system that will identify the cause and impact of errors, apply common measures to every level of the organization, and enable frontline employees to understand how their contributions impact IRS’ performance.

Individual Performance Review: A process designed to sample an individual’s work for the purpose of providing feedback to the employee and to provide the basis for evaluation of the employee’s performance.

Location: Further clarifies where this opportunity might be found.

Example:

On a tax form, location should match the corresponding position on the form, (i.e. Line 7). For Non-Form based actions, the Location text often matches the Opportunity text.

Managerial/On-the Job Training (OJT) Review: Reviews are typically 100% reviews of an employee's work during an initial training or coaching period. The results are used to identify training issues, determine job readiness, and monitor employees’ procedural skill and progress.

Organization-Function-Program (OFP): The Organization, a five-position number, representing (from left to right) two digits for the Operation, one-digit for the Department, and two digits for the Team or Group. The Function, a three-position number, represents a work action, group of actions, or specific action.

Product Feedback Review: Random samples of a team's completed work to determine the quality of the product versus quality of the team's performance.

Opportunity: An opportunity is the point at which a specific action of an employee’s job was either performed, or should have been performed.

Quality Analysis: An appraisal of an operation or process to determine and report on whether that operation/process is functioning properly and whether it is conforming to established procedures, or to determine the core cause of quality problems.

Quality Improvement: The process of identifying problems or areas for improvement and approaching them with methodical problem-solving process.

Randomizing : A process of randomly identifying and selecting documents for quality review. May use randomizer.org or other methods to secure a random sample pull from all completed work..

Ratable: An employee is ratable when the individual spends at least 25% of their total time on measurable work or 40% of their direct time on measurable work.

Review Detail Screen: This screen contains the following information: Section, Location, Opportunity,, Defect Type, and Defect Description.

Review Header Screen: This screen gathers data, such as the "Who, What, When, Where, and Why" of each review. It includes items such as Employee SEID, Organization, Function, and Program.

Review Summary Screen: This screen displays the Defects Summary, total opportunities, and total number of defects.

Sample Pull ID: The unique identification number for the sample being reviewed. The ID number groups like review samples into a single group. You must create a new Sample Pull ID every time a different employee or a different work product is being reviewed.

Sample Size: A group of items or documents selected for quality review.

Section: The Sections on the Form or Schedule.

Standard Employee Identifier (SEID): A unique five-character identifier assigned to each IRS employee.

Issue Resolution Process: A structured approach to identifying EQSP DCI changes and elevating to headquarters for consideration.

Exhibit 3.30.30-9

Roles and Permissions - Responsibilities



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Exhibit 3.30.30-10

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