In a sweeping overhaul, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday announced the transfer and reassignment of 140 Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers across several critical roles. The large-scale reshuffle includes officers in grades BS-17 through BS-20 and is viewed as a strategic move aimed at bolstering revenue generation and addressing the department’s ongoing fiscal challenges.
According to sources within the FBR, these transferred officers occupy pivotal roles that are essential to revenue collection, particularly in audit, assessment, and decision-making capacities. The changes come as part of a broader restructuring strategy under the leadership of the newly appointed FBR chairman, whose tenure has seen a renewed focus on meeting revenue targets.
The reshuffle also reflects the FBR’s urgency to address a substantial revenue shortfall encountered in the first four months of the fiscal year. By reallocating key personnel to high-stakes positions, the FBR aims to optimize tax collection mechanisms and ensure more effective compliance enforcement.
The reassignments were detailed in three separate notifications, each designating the transfer of officers at different grade levels. Among those transferred, 17 officers in BS-20 were reassigned, a group which includes senior personnel with responsibilities for revenue generation, audit assessments, and critical decision-making. The BS-20 positions are considered instrumental in shaping the FBR’s fiscal strategy, as these officers oversee revenue audits and high-value assessments that directly impact revenue flow.
The largest group affected in the reshuffle consists of 67 BS-19 officers, many of whom are now placed on critical roles as commissioners under OPS (Own Pay Scale). This grade level is integral to supporting senior commissioners in revenue-related operations, and the new assignments are expected to empower BS-19 officers to contribute more effectively to the FBR’s objectives.
Additionally, 54 officers in BS-18 were transferred, along with two officers in BS-17. Though fewer in number, these roles are crucial for implementing revenue collection policies at an operational level and ensuring the smooth functioning of tax compliance processes across regions.
Sources indicate that the reshuffle serves as part of the FBR’s broader strategy to revamp its workforce amid mounting fiscal pressures. By strategically redistributing experienced personnel into revenue-critical positions, the FBR aims to tackle the pressing shortfall and drive enhanced revenue performance for the remainder of the fiscal year. As the restructured IRS workforce settles into these roles, the FBR is optimistic that the changes will contribute to stabilizing revenue and meeting the ambitious targets set forth under the current administration.
