LSC's Budget Request for FY01 includes a modest increase of $24 million for grants to local programs.
Grants to local programs were increased by $24 million in fiscal year 2001.
The agreement also provides for continuous improvement in IRS operations in part by providing employees the authority, resources, and other inputs they need to effect changes and to be accountable for performing effectively, and provides for NTEU participation in various forums, such as business process improvement teams and cross-unit committees.