7 August 2001

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Handbook 9.9
Criminal Investigation Management
Information System (CIMIS)


Chapter 6
Form 4930 Section IV, Items 13 through 22


Contents


[9.9] 6.1  (09-16-1998)
Overview

  1. This chapter describes the information needed to complete items 13 through 22 of Section IV, Form 4930, for input into the Criminal Investigation Management Information System (CIMIS).


[9.9] 6.2  (09-16-1998)
Investigation Identification

  1. The following items contain the various codes and other information necessary to properly complete items 13 through 22 of Form 4930.

[9.9] 6.2.1  (09-16-1998)
Item 13, CI Program Number

  1. Item 13 "CI Program Number" (G/P/S/SSI): This is a mandatory and historical field for all types of investigations. The CI Program classification is based upon the alleged violation(s) at the time the investigation is initiated. The CI Program Number should be updated if the investigation is reclassified. Use the appropriate three digit CIP code from the list below for the classification of the investigation.

[9.9] 6.2.1.1  (09-16-1998)
CI Programs

  1. Criminal Investigation has two programs, fraud and narcotics, and a variety of program sub-categories.
  2. Section/Description
    1. Fraud
    2. Narcotics
    3. Closed Program Sub-Categories

[9.9] 6.2.1.2  (09-16-1998)
CI Program Codes

  1. The tables below contain a description of each program sub-category and code number.
a. Fraud. The fraud program encompasses a broad range of illegal activities, primarily within legal industries (exclusive of those investigations meeting the criteria of the narcotics program). All statutes under CI's jurisdiction may be utilized in this program area.
Bankruptcy (BKRUP) 109
Investigations where collateral bankruptcy fraud charges are under investigation and significant Federal tax liabilities are debts contained in the bankruptcy petition.
Excise Tax (EXTAX) 102
Investigations involving violations of the excise tax laws.
Financial Institution (FIF) 121
Investigations where fraud against or related to a bank, credit union, Saving and Loan, check cashing businesses, thrift, stockbroker or related regulatory agency is a material element of the violation or where employees or officials of this institution are responsible for placing the solvency of the institution at risk. (Classify Investigations of non-bank financial institution as General Fraud.)
Gaming (GAME) 122
Investigations relating to gaming industry, both legal or illegal form of gaming.
General (FENFD) 110
Investigations that do not fall within any of the other subprogram areas.
Health Care (HCFD) 118
Investigations relating to health care fraud. All investigations of insurance fraud involving health care will be included in this program.
Insurance (INSFD) 123
Investigations involving the non-health care insurance fraud.
Public Corruption (PUBCC) 124
Investigations involving misuse of office or violations of public trust of or by government official/employee.
Questionable Refund (QRP) 104
Investigations involving fraudulent tax refund schemes (refer to IRM 9336). All investigations involving ERO's should initially be classified as QRP investigations until the true nature of the scheme can be determined. An entry is required in Item 24 "Service Center Scheme Number," enter the scheme number.
Return Preparers (RPP) 105
Investigations involving preparers of fraudulent tax returns.
Telemarketing (TELEM) 120
Investigations where telephone or wire communications are a major element used to fraudulently promote, solicit, or market products and/or services.
b. Narcotics. The narcotics program involves investigations of members of high level narcotics trafficking and/or narcotics money laundering organizations, worked through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) and/or the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) task force; and other narcotics/narcotics money laundering investigations that involve the financial activities of significant individuals who transport, distribute, or finance illegal drugs or launder illegal drug proceeds.
OCDETF (NAROC) 201
Investigations which involve members of high-level narcotics trafficking and/or narcotics/money laundering organizations and are authorized by the Regional OCDETF coordination committee. Entries are required in Item 14 "Grand Jury Code and Date," Item 22 "OCDETF Number," enter the assigned OCDETF number, and Item 48 "Judicial District Code" for Primary Investigations and Subject Criminal Investigations only.
NARCOTICS--OTHER (NAROT) 202
Investigations involving financial activities of significant individuals or entities who transport, distributes, or finances illegal drugs and/or launders illegal drug proceeds.
HIDTA (HIDTA) 203
Co-located multi-agency task force investigations which involve organizations and/or individuals involved in narcotics trafficking and/or narcotics money laundering worked through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, through the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
HIDTA/OCDETF (HIDOC) 204
Multi-agency task force investigations of organizations and/or individuals involved in narcotics trafficking and/or narcotics money laundering worked jointly through the OCDETF program and HIDTA. Entries are required in Item 14 "Grand Jury Code and Date" Item 22 "ocdetf Number" number, and Item 48 "Judicial District Code" for Primary Investigations and Subject Criminal Investigations only.
c. Closed Program Sub-Categories
Albany (ALBNY) Closed 04/01/1992 100
Banking (BANKS) Closed 03/01/1996 108
Casino Gaming (CAS-G) Closed 03/01/1996 113
Commodities, Options, Securities (COS) Closed 04/01/1992 101
Gaming Other (OTH-G) Closed 03/01/1996 115
HLDL-Alliance (NARAL) Closed 10/01/1992 200
IGRA Gaming (IGRA) Closed 03/01/1996 111
Insolvent Insurance Institution Fraud (IIIFD) Closed 03/01/1996 116
Insurance Claims Fraud--Nonmedical (ICFNM) Closed 03/01/1996 117
Local Organized Crime Closed 03/01/1996 300
Obscenity/Pornography (PORN) Closed 04/01/1992 301
Other Illegal Crimes (OT-II): Closed 03/01/1996 600
Pari-mutuel Gaming (PAR-G) Closed 03/01/1996 114
Payola (PYOLA) Closed 04/01/1992 302
Public Corruption Crimes Closed 03/01/1996 400
Reinsurance/Premium Diversion Fraud (R/PDF) Closed 03/01/1996 119
Riverboat Gaming (RIV-G) Closed 03/01/1996 112
Savings and Loan (S&L) Closed 03/01/1996 107
Strike Force (SF) Closed 03/01/1996 303
Tax Protester Fraud Program (ITP) Closed 07/22/1998 103
Tax Shelters (TAXSH) Closed 04/01/1992 106
Wagering (WAGE) Closed 03/01/1996 304

[9.9] 6.2.2  (09-16-1998)
Item 14 Grand Jury Code/Date

  1. Item 14 "Grand Jury Code/Date" (ps): Enter for Primary Investigations and Subject Criminal Investigations only the appropriate two digit grand jury code and date for all grand jury investigations. Enter the date in the following format (MM/DD/YY).
a. Non Strike Force/OCDETF Grand Jury Investigations: Enter code "98" and the date Criminal Investigation Division became involved with the Grand Jury for all other Title 18, Title 26, and Title 31 Investigations. An entry is also required in Item 48 "Judicial District Code."
b. OCDETF and HIDTA/OCDETF Investigations: Enter the Task Force Grand Jury code and the date that a Primary/Subject Criminal Investigation is transferred into or initiated by the Task Force. OCDETF Investigations must have entries in Item 22 "OCDETF Number," (enter the assigned OCDETF number), and Item 48 "Judicial District Code." Listed below are the OCDETF Grand Jury Task Force codes:
OCDETF Regional Task Forces Code
New England Task Force 26
New York/New Jersey Task Force 27
Mid-Atlantic Task Force 28
Southeast Task Force 29
Great Lakes Task Force 33
West Central Task Force 34
Pacific Task Force 36
Southwest Task Force 37
Florida/Caribbean Task Force 38
c. Strike Force Investigations: Enter the Strike Force Grand Jury code and the date that a Subject Criminal Investigation is transferred into or initiated by the Strike Force. An entry is also required in Item 48 "Judicial District Code." Listed below are the Strike Force Grand Jury codes:
Strike Force Sites Code
Atlanta 16
Boston 01
Brooklyn 02
Buffalo 03
Chicago 04
Cleveland 05
Detroit 06
Fort Lauderdale 17
Honolulu 18
Houston 19
Kansas City 07
Las Vegas 08
Los Angeles 09
Manhattan 10
Miami 11
New Haven 20
New Orleans 12
Newark 13
Philadelphia 14
Providence 21
Rochester 22
San Francisco 15
Syracuse 23
Tampa 24

[9.9] 6.2.3  (09-16-1998)
Item 15, Industry

  1. Item 15 "Industry" (G/P/S): This is a mandatory field for General Investigations, Primary Investigations, and Subject Criminal Investigations. Enter the appropriate legal industry code in which the individual/entity is employed.
    1. If the industry is not known when the investigation is initiated, enter code "000." This "000" code is a temporary code and must be updated prior to the Subject Criminal Investigation being closed in the district inventory or forwarded into the pipeline.
    2. If the industry is an Illegal industry, enter code "690." Do not confuse the illegal activity with the industry. For example: an escort service is a legal industry. Prostitution run out of an escort service is the illegal activity. Street prostitution/pimps is an illegal industry.
    3. If the investigation is a Specialized General Investigation, enter code "699."
    4. Code 706 "Not Applicable" is used for General Investigations only.
Description Code
Agriculture 602
Automotive--Manufacturing 603
Automotive--Sales 655
Automotive--Service 675
Computer Services 604
Construction--Commercial 605
Construction--Highways 616
Construction--Materials 652
Construction--Residential 615
Construction--Other 606
Education 682
Employee Leasing 718
Entertainment--Arts 684
Entertainment--Motion Pictures 678
Entertainment--Music/Recording 618
Entertainment--Publishing 627
Entertainment--Radio/Television 648
Entertainment--Resorts 619
Entertainment--Sports 669
Entertainment--Other Recreation 679
Financial Services--Banking 660
Financial Services--Credit Unions 707
Financial Services--Currency Exchange/Check Cashing/Wire Transfer 664
Financial Services--Mortgage Broker 666
Financial Services--Saving & Loans 708
Financial Services--Security Brokerage House 662
Financial Services--Other 667
Food and Beverage--Manufacturing 620
Food and Beverage--Restaurant/Bar 658
Food and Beverage--Retail 654
Food and Beverage--Wholesale 674
Gaming--Casino 713
Gaming--IRA 709
Gaming--Pari-Mutuel 710
Gaming--Riverboat 711
Gaming--Other (legal) 712
Government--County 677
Government--Federal 691
Government--Foreign 685
Government--Local 687
Government--Social Programs 689
Government--State 692
Health Care--Services 680
Health Care--Insurance 714
Illegal Industry 690
Insurance Company (Non-Medical) 663
Lodging/Hotels/Motels 670
Manufacturing 639
Natural Resource--Fishing/Hunting 609
Natural Resource--Mining 610
Natural Resource--Petroleum 613
Natural Resource--Timber 608
Organizations--Charitable 701
Organizations--Religious 702
Organizations--Social 703
Organizations--Unions 704
Organizations--Others 686
Real Estate--Commercial 688
Real Estate--Residential 665
Real Estate--Services 671
Retail/Wholesale Sales--Clothing 656
Retail/Wholesale Sales--Furniture/Fixtures 650
Retail/Wholesale Sales--Household Items 651
Retail/Wholesale Sales--Miscellaneous 631
Services--Personal 672
Services--Professional 681
Telemarketing 716
Textile--Manufacturing 622
Textile--Sales 705
Transportation--Air 645
Transportation--Land 640
Transportation--Manufacturing 637
Transportation--Sea 644
Transportation--Service 647
Utilities 649
Not Known 000
Not Listed (Code used prior to October 01, 1992. Do Not Use) 698
Not Applicable (General Investigation only) 706
Specialized General Investigation 699

[9.9] 6.2.4  (09-16-1998)
Item 16, Occupation

  1. Item 16 "Occupation" (G/P/S): This is a mandatory field for General Investigations, Primary Investigations, and Subject Criminal Investigations. Enter the appropriate legal occupation code in which the individual/entity is employed.
    1. If the occupation is not known when the investigation is initiated, enter code "000." This "000" code is a temporary code and must be updated prior to the Subject Criminal Investigation being closed in the district inventory or forwarded into the pipeline.
    2. If Gender code is "B" Business or "O" Other, use code "888."
    3. If the individual/entity does not have a legal occupation, enter code 997 "Illegal Occupation."
    4. If the investigation is a Specialized General Investigation, enter code "990."
    5. Code 996 "Not Applicable" is used for General Investigations only.
Description Code
Accountant 141
Administrator 113
Agent/Representative 444
Architect 161
Artist/Entertainer 311
Athlete 313
Attorney 225
Clergy 224
Clerical/Secretarial 459
Clerk 458
Collector 981
Consultant 142
Counselor 223
Dentist 283
Doctor 282
Engineer 162
ERO 191
ERO and Return Preparer 192
Executive 982
Health Professional 341
Illegal Occupation 997
Journalist 312
Law Enforcement Officer/Firefighter 512
Owner 121
Pharmacist 285
Pilot 983
Prison Inmate 193
Public Officials (Elected/Appointed) 112
Retired 533
Return Preparer 190
Sales Professional 425
Scientist 185
Skilled Worker 911
Student 535
Supervisor 411
Teacher/Librarian 257
Technical 181
Unemployed 534
Unskilled Worker 561
Not an Individual (Use only when Gender is equal to code "B" or "O" Not Known 888
Not Known 000
Not Listed (Code used prior to October 01, 1992. (Do Not Use) 999
Not Applicable (General Investigation only) 996
Specialized General Investigation 990

[9.9] 6.2.5  (09-16-1998)
Item 17, Illegal Activity

  1. Item 17 "Illegal Activity" (G/P/S): Enter for General Investigations, Primary Investigations, and Subject Criminal Investigations. This is a mandatory field for these types of investigations. Enter the three digit code from the list below that best describes the alleged illicit source of income, the alleged unlawful activities which impact on tax administration, or an area of non-compliance being probed.
    1. If the codes listed below do not adequately describe the illegal activity, enter Code "998."
    2. If the investigation is a Specialized General Investigation, enter code "990."
Description Code
Arson 512
Bankruptcy (Fraud) 171
Bootlegging 511
Bribery 509
Computer Fraud 180
Confidence Scheme 153
Consumer Fraud 181
Corruption Public Trust 080
Counterfeit/False Documents (Fraud) 162
Counterfeiting 503
Credit Card (Fraud) 155
Embezzlement 513
Extortion 508
False Claims 514
Financial Institution Fraud 170
Food Stamp Fraud 185
Forgery 504
Fraud (other) 150
Gaming--Bookmaking 344
Gaming--Coin Operated Devices 120
Gaming--Numbers 331
Gaming--Ten Percenter 345
Gaming--Other 320
Hijacking 505
Insurance (Fraud) 157
Kickbacks 113
Labor Racketeering (Fraud) 110
Land (Fraud) 160
Loan Sharking 070
Mail (Fraud) 151
Medical (Fraud) 158
Money Laundering 172
Murder 501
Narcotics 050
Pension Funds (Fraud) 112
Perjury 510
Pornography 502
Prostitution 060
Securities (Fraud) 154
Stolen Property 400
Subversive Activities 506
Terrorism 186
Welfare Fraud 156
Not Listed 998
Specialized General Investigation 990

[9.9] 6.2.6  (09-16-1998)
Item 18, Source

  1. Item 18 "Source" (P/S): This is a mandatory field for Primary Investigations and Subject Criminal Investigations. Enter the two digit source code from the list below that best describes the source of information that caused the investigation to be initiated.
  2. Source Index
A. Internal Revenue Service
B. Currency Transaction Reports
C. Public
D. Government (Non-IRS)
E. Not Listed

Source Codes

A. Internal Revenue Service
A/C International (ACINTL) 32
Any information received from CID A/C International
Collection Referral Regular (COLREG) 10
Any collection referral, except one wherein CID provided the original information to collection (basis of TDA/TDI), use source code "11."
Collection Referral (COL-CI) 11
Any Collection Referral wherein CID provided the original information to collection via a Direct Referral or an Information Item (basis of TDA/TDI).
Employee Plans/Exempt Organizations (EPEO) 30
Any Employee Plans/Exempt Organizations referral
Examination Referral Regular (EXREG) 01
Any Examination referral, except TCMP examinations and examinations wherein CID provided the original information to Examination (CI Direct Referral/Information Items). If either of the two exceptions apply, use source code "02" or "03" , as appropriate.
Examination Referral TCMP (EXTCMP) 02
An examination referral that is part of the taxpayer Compliance Measurement Program (TCMP).
Examination Referral (EX-CI) 03
Any Examination referral wherein CID provided the original information to Examination via a Direct Referral.
Automated Information Analysis System (AIAS) 04
Any Information from Automated Information Analysis System leads.
Information Returns Program (CIBIRP) 23
Any information received through the Information Returns Program (IRP). Includes both under-reorter and non-filer segments.
QRP Electronic Filing (CIBQRE) 20
Any information received from the Service Center's Questionable Refund Detection team that involves electronically filed returns. An entry is required in Item 24 "Service Center Scheme Number."
QRP Paper Document (CIBQRP) 21
Any information received from the Service Center's Questionable Refund Detection Team that was filed via a paper document. Enter the scheme number in Item 24 "Service Center Scheme Number."
QRP Electronic Filing/Paper Documents (CIBQEP) 28
Any information received from the Service Center's Questionable Refund Detection Team that involves electronically filed returns and paper documents. An entry is required in Item 24 "Service Center Scheme Number."
Return Preparer Electronic Filing/Paper Documents (CIBRPP) 29
Any information received from the Service Center regarding return preparers using electronic filing and paper documents.
Return Preparer Electronic Filing (CIBRPE) 24
Any information received from a Service Center regarding return preparers that used electronic filing.
Return Preparer Paper Document (CIBRPP) 25
Any information received from a Service Center regarding return preparers that used paper documents.
Tax Shelter (CIBSHE) 26
Code used prior to 10/01/1992. Do not use.
Other CIB (CIBOTH) 27
Any information received from CIB not covered in one of the above categories.
Other (IRSOTH) 31
Any information received from other IRS functions, not included above.
B. Currency Transaction Reports:
Casino (CASINO) 54
Information reported on Form 8362, Currency Transaction Report by Casinos any other casino form.
CMIR (CMIR) 51
Information reported on U.S. Customs Form 4790, currency Monetary Information Report.
CTR (CTR) 53
Information reported on Treasury Form 4789, currency Transaction Report.
FBAR (FBAR) 52
Information reported on Form 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Reports.
FORM 8300 (F-8300) 50
Information reported on Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a trade or Business.
Suspicious Financial Transaction Report (STR) 55
Information received from financial institutions regarding suspicious financial transactions.
C. Public:
Confidential Informant (CONF-I) 63
Any information received from a confidential informant IRM 9373.31 defines a confidential informant.
General Public (PUBLIC) 60
Any information received from the general public. Does not include Public Records.
Media (MEDIA) 64
Any information received from the media, i.e., television, radio, printed media.
Restricted Source Informant (REST-I) 62
Any information received from a restricted source informant. IRM 9373.2(1)(d) defines a restricted informant.
D. Government Non-IRS EPIC (EPIC) 70
Information items, printouts, and other information received from the El Paso Intelligence Center.
Foreign Government (FGOVT) 77
Any information received from a foreign government.
FINCEN (FINCEN) 76
Any information received from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
INTERPOL (INTPOL) 71
Information items or other information received from INTERPOL.
State or Local Government (ST/LOC) 74
Any information received from state or local governments, including law enforcement agencies.
Other Federal Agency (OTHFED) 73
Any information received from a Federal agency, other than the U.S. Attorneys Office.
Public Records (PUBREC) 75
Any information obtained from public records.
United States Attorney (USATTY) 72
Any information received from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
E. Not Listed (NOLIST) 80
Any source not listed above.

[9.9] 6.2.7  (09-16-1998)
Item 19, Level

  1. Item 19 "Level" (S/SSI): This is a mandatory field for Subject Criminal Investigations and Subject Seizure Investigations. Enter the level of difficulty of the investigation, as reported on Form 3714, Subject Investigation Analysis Guide. The investigation level will be either "11" , "12" , or "13."

[9.9] 6.2.8  (09-16-1998)
Item 20, Notoriety

  1. Item 20 "Notoriety" (S): This is a mandatory field for Subject Criminal Investigations. Enter the appropriate alpha-code from the list below to indicate the degree of subject notoriety.
(a) Notoriety Code
Known at a national level A
Known area-wide or within a particular industry B
Known district-wide or within a particular state C
Known locally D
Not well known E

[9.9] 6.2.9  (09-16-1998)
Item 21, Organized Crime Group

  1. Item 21 "Organized Crime Group." (g/p/s/ssi): Enter for General Investigations, Primary Investigations, Subject Criminal Investigations, and Subject Seizure Investigations involving organized crime member(s).
(a) Description Code
Asian 01
LCN/Italian 02
Russian 03
Other 99

[9.9] 6.2.10  (09-16-1998)
Item 22, OCDETF Number

  1. Item 22 "OCDETF Number" (p/s): Enter the assigned OCDETF number for all Primary and Subject Criminal Investigations with CI Program number equal to code 201 "OCDETF" or code 204 HIDTA/OCDETF. If the assigned number is seven digits then only enter the last three digits of the assigned seven digit number. If the assigned number is eight digits then only enter the last four digits. The first two digits of the assigned number represent the OCDETF Task Force Grand Jury Code and the third and fourth digits represent the Judicial District Code. These codes are captured in Item 14 "Grand Jury" and Item 48 "Judicial District" , respectively.

Internal Revenue Manual  

Hndbk. 9.9 Chap. 6 Form 4930 Section IV, Items 13 through 22

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