Mark D. Boughton was nominated to be commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) by Governor Ned Lamont on December 11, 2020. A resolution confirming his nomination was approved by House members of the General Assembly's Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee on January 19, 2021, and by the Connecticut House of Representatives on February 24, 2021. At the DRS, Commissioner Boughton has prioritized fair and equitable tax administration and excellent customer service. He is leading the Department during a multi-year modernization initiative, which will stage an environment that supports data-driven tax collection, offers enhanced online tax filing and payment options, and promotes voluntary taxpayer compliance. The DRS initiative aligns with the Lamont Administration’s design to modernize state government and bring convenient, easily accessible services to taxpayers.