Decision No. 2090/QD-BTC On the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Information Technology Application Department under the General Tax Department

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On the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Information Technology Application Department under the General Tax Department

||| MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2002/ND-CP dated November 5, 2002 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

Pursuant to Decree No. 77/2003/ND-CP dated July 1, 2003 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;

Pursuant to Decision No. 76/2007/QD-TTg dated May 28, 2007 of the Prime Minister on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the General Tax Department under the Ministry of Finance;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Personnel Department and the Director-General of the General Tax Department.

DECISION:

Article 1. Position and function

The Information Technology Application Department is an organization under the General Tax Department, with the function of assisting the Director-General of the General Tax Department in researching, building, and implementing the application of modern information technology (hereinafter referred to as IT) to modernize tax management work.

Article 2.  Tasks and Authorities

1. Researching, planning strategies, programs, and plans for developing IT applications and establishing regulations on the application of IT in tax management work.

2. Directing, guiding, and inspecting tax authorities at all levels in the implementation of IT applications in tax management work.

3. Building, developing, maintaining, managing, and organizing the deployment of unified software applications in tax management work.

4. Building and managing databases serving tax management requirements; directly managing centralized databases of the industry; establishing and implementing technical mechanisms and solutions for data security and safety throughout the Tax Industry.

5. Designing, building, and managing the network system and communication systems of the entire Tax Industry. Establishing mechanisms and solutions for cybersecurity, connecting networks with related industries, and connecting to the Internet.

6. Taking the lead in coordinating with the Financial Management Board and relevant units to organize investment procurement, installation, deployment, and management of unified computing equipment for the entire Tax Industry.

7. Compiling training materials for staff on the application of IT in tax management work.

8. Summarizing, evaluating the results of implementation, and researching proposals for measures to improve the effectiveness of IT application in tax management work.

9. Implementing technology transfer and supporting the application of IT in tax management work.

10. Managing personnel, civil servants, finances, and assets in accordance with the law.

11. Performing other tasks assigned by the Director-General of the General Tax Department.

Article 3. Organizational Structure

1. The Information Technology Application Department includes the following divisions:

1- Development Division.

2- Database Management Division.

3- System Management Division.

4- Technical Assurance Division.

5- Planning and Consolidation Division.

2. Affiliated public service units:

1- Technology Transfer and Support Center.

2- Software Supply Center.

Specific tasks of the divisions and public service centers under the Information Technology Application Department shall be defined by the Director-General of the General Tax Department.

Article 4. The Information Technology Application Department has legal personality, its own seal, and is entitled to open an account at the State Treasury to perform assigned tasks.

The Director-General of the General Tax Department shall define the operational regulations of the Information Technology Application Department.

Article 5. The Information Technology Application Department has a Director and several Deputy Directors.

The Director is responsible to the Director-General of the General Tax Department for all activities of the unit.

Deputy Directors are responsible to the Director for the tasks assigned to them.

Appointment, dismissal, and removal from office of the Director and Deputy Directors of the Information Technology Application Department shall be carried out according to the classification of civil servant management by the Minister of Finance.

Article 6. This Decision takes effect from the date of signing; abolishes Decision No. 1087QD/TCT-TCCB dated December 4, 2003 of the Director-General of the General Tax Department on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Information Technology and Statistics Center under the General Tax Department.

Article 7. The Director-General of the General Tax Department, the Director of the Personnel Department, the Director of the Financial Management Department, the Head of the Ministry of Finance's Office, and the Director of the Information Technology Application Department shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.