Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday appointed Frank Bisignano, head of the Social Security Administration (SSA), as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Bisignano, formerly CEO of Fiserv, will manage the IRS’s daily operations while continuing to lead the SSA. He will report to Bessent, who remains acting IRS commissioner, allowing Bisignano to bypass Senate confirmation.
Today, @SecScottBessent announced that @SocialSecurity Commissioner Frank Bisignano will serve as Chief Executive Officer of @IRSNews. In this newly created position, Mr. Bisignano will report directly to Acting Commissioner Bessent, managing the organization and overseeing all…
— Treasury Department (@USTreasury) October 6, 2025
The move comes as the IRS faces staffing shortages and must implement tax changes under President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act before the 2026 filing season.
The agency has lost roughly 25,000 employees amid efforts to downsize government.
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano named IRS CEO https://t.co/ySWOGrTOXT
— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) October 6, 2025
The White House praised Bisignano’s private-sector experience, calling him key to improving customer service and technology.
Critics, however, questioned whether one person can effectively lead two major federal agencies that together serve over 140 million Americans.
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