One document said Steinberg told inspector general officials that Shah asked him to speak with the internal investigators about the review.

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Steinberg, according to another inspector general document, ripped into the independent watchdog.

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And several reports from the office of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration document the humongous fraud resulting from the various incarnations of the First Time Homebuyers Credit.

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Among the recommendations made by the Treasury inspector general: The IRS better document reasons why applications are chosen for review, develop a process to track requests for assistance, develop and provide training to employees before each election cycle and immediately resolve outstanding cases.

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Among the recommendations made by the Treasury inspector general: The IRS must better document reasons why applications are chosen for review, develop a process to track requests for assistance, develop and provide training to employees before each election cycle and immediately resolve outstanding cases.

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