Automation for Batch Printing

Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Project

Situation: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) engaged TrueTandem to address inefficiencies in their letter generation process. The existing process required IRS staff to manually print individual letters for taxpayers identified as under-reporters, over-reporters, or non-filers, which was time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Challenge: IRS staff were required to individually print an estimated 200 letters per week, resulting in inefficiency and limiting their ability to focus on more critical tasks. The IRS’s RPA office sought an automated solution to improve operational efficiency.

Action: In 2021, TrueTandem developed and implemented a UiPath BOT to automate the batch printing of letters. This solution included:

  • Technical Architecture: Developed using UiPath Studio, UiPath Assistant for desktop automation, and UiPath Orchestrator for process management, integrating custom C# .NET development, JavaScript, XML, SQL Server, and Web Services.
  • Batch Print Solution: Automated the retrieval and printing of letters from a server-based queue, enabling users to easily collect printed documents.
  • Secure Deployment: Hosted on IRS virtual servers, adhering to IRS security protocols with role-based access control to ensure authorized execution.

Result: The implementation of the UiPath BOT significantly enhanced operational efficiency by reducing the time spent on manual printing tasks. Key outcomes included:

  • Efficiency Improvement: Automated batch printing allowed staff to focus on higher-value tasks.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Simplified print job management through a web-based interface.
  • Proven Performance: Successfully transitioned from development to support, improving operational effectiveness, and setting a precedent for future RPA initiatives at the IRS.