Oral or written notification from the involved employee's supervisor or other management official; A request from a TIGTA official; A request from IRS OCC; or A request from IRS officials. The person or office requesting the investigation submits a memorandum and the applicable forms. The following forms may be applicable: (Standard Form 91); (Form CA-1); (Standard Form 94); (Optional Form 26); and (Standard Form 95). 310.5.2 of Investigation. Title a tort investigation with the location (city and state) and date (month and year) of the incident (e.g., Tort Claim Re Washington, DC accident Jan. 2014). Do not include the name of the involved parties in the investigation title due to Privacy Act restrictions. See Section 310.7 for guidance if employee misconduct is identified during the tort investigation. 310.5.3 Priority of Investigation. It is particularly important to promptly initiate and complete a tort investigation whenever a lawsuit has been filed, or is expected to be filed, against the Government. A lawsuit can be expected in any instance that involves the death or serious physical injury of one or more persons. If the tort investigation involves the death or serious physical injury of one or more persons, the field division Special Agent in Charge (SAC) for the area where the incident occurred will immediately initiate the tort investigation and assign the case to an experienced SA. If the tort investigation does not involve the death or serious physical injury of one or more persons, the SAC will prioritize the tort investigations based on: The severity of injuries resulting from the accident; Any indications of negligence by Federal employees; and The likelihood of future claim(s) for damages. If the SAC determines an investigation is not warranted, he or she will discuss the matter with the appropriate TIGTA or IRS official.
Oral or written notification from the involved employee's supervisor or other management official; A request from a TIGTA official; A request from IRS OCC; or A request from IRS officials. The person or office requesting the investigation submits a memorandum and the applicable forms. The following forms may be applicable: (Standard Form 91); (Form CA-1); (Standard Form 94); (Optional Form 26); and (Standard Form 95). 310.5.2 of Investigation. Title a tort investigation with the location (city and state) and date (month and year) of the incident (e.g., Tort Claim Re Washington, DC accident Jan. 2014). Do not include the name of the involved parties in the investigation title due to Privacy Act restrictions. See Section 310.7 for guidance if employee misconduct is identified during the tort investigation. 310.5.3 Priority of Investigation. It is particularly important to promptly initiate and complete a tort investigation whenever a lawsuit has been filed, or is expected to be filed, against the Government. A lawsuit can be expected in any instance that involves the death or serious physical injury of one or more persons. If the tort investigation involves the death or serious physical injury of one or more persons, the field division Special Agent in Charge (SAC) for the area where the incident occurred will immediately initiate the tort investigation and assign the case to an experienced SA. If the tort investigation does not involve the death or serious physical injury of one or more persons, the SAC will prioritize the tort investigations based on: The severity of injuries resulting from the accident; Any indications of negligence by Federal employees; and The likelihood of future claim(s) for damages. If the SAC determines an investigation is not warranted, he or she will discuss the matter with the appropriate TIGTA or IRS official.