{"id":2100875,"date":"2023-11-16T14:25:10","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T19:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-fails-sixth-straight-audit\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T14:28:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T19:28:26","slug":"pentagon-fails-sixth-straight-audit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-fails-sixth-straight-audit\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon Fails Sixth Straight Audit"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpentagon-fails-sixth-straight-audit%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2100875&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pentagon\u2064 Fails Sixth Straight Audit, Showing Little Improvement<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Defense has once again failed\u2064 its annual audit, marking the sixth consecutive\u2063 year of\u200b disappointment. Despite promises from Pentagon leaders to make improvements, little positive change has been seen.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, auditors gave a clean audit to only seven out of \u2062the department&#8217;s 29 sub-agencies, which \u200cis the same as the previous year. This lack of progress is not surprising considering the immense challenge of accounting\u200b for the DOD&#8217;s $3.8 trillion enterprise \u2063and $4 trillion in liabilities spread across 50 states and 4,500 sites worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Although incremental improvement was expected, DOD officials have been unable to deliver\u2064 on their promises. The auditing process for the\u2062 U.S. Marine \u2062Corps, the Defense Information Systems Agency Working Capital Fund, and the DOD Office of Inspector General is still ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>While the results are disappointing, Pentagon comptroller Michael McCord emphasizes the positive impact \u2063of the audit on every soldier, sailor,\u200b airman, marine, guardian, and DOD civilian. The audit has led to improvements and changes that benefit the entire department.<\/p>\n<p>Formally auditing itself \u200dsince 2018, the\u2062 Pentagon was one of the last federal \u2063agencies to comply with Congress&#8217;\u200d requirement from 1990. However, half of DOD assets still fall short of \u200dauditing standards.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the setbacks, McCord highlights the\u2063 progress made \u2062through the audit. The reconciliation with the Treasury Department&#8217;s ledger on the Pentagon has moved closer, reducing the risk of fraud. Additionally, the use of robots for accounting tasks has saved hundreds of thousands of man-hours in the Navy\u200c and \u200dAir Force.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the audit&#8217;s impact extends \u2062to the battlefield, as demonstrated by the Pentagon&#8217;s ability to provide material support to Israel during \u2062its conflict \u200cwith the Hamas terrorist group. \u2064The audit enabled the Pentagon to know its capabilities, locations, and conditions, facilitating a swift response.<\/p>\n<p>While there \u200bis still much work to be done, the audit has yielded significant benefits for the Department of Defense. It is a step towards greater transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p><em>All content created by \u2062the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to \u200bany <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/union-membership-plummets-to-record-low\/\" title=\"Union Membership Plummets to Record Low\">legitimate news publisher<\/a> that can provide a large \u2064audience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All \u200drepublished articles must include our logo, \u2064our reporter\u2019s byline and their DCNF \u2063affiliation.\u2063 For any questions\u2062 about\u200b our \u200cguidelines or partnering with us, please contact <a href=\"mailto:licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org\">licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pentagon-fails-sixth-straight-audit\/\">Pentagon Fails Sixth Straight Audit<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the consequences of the Pentagon&#8217;s failure to pass an\u200b audit, both\u2062 internally and in its relationship with Congress \u2062and taxpayers?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  And\u200d civilian employee at the Pentagon. He states, &#8220;The \u200caudit brings much-needed transparency and accountability to the Department of Defense. Through this process, we are able to identify areas of improvement and strengthen our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-oversight-seeks-briefing-on-the-pentagons-multi-billion-dollar-accounting-error\/\" title=\"House Oversight requests briefing on Pentagon's billion-dollar accounting mistake.\">financial management practices<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, critics argue that little progress has been made despite the annual audits. They \u2062point out that the same issues and shortcomings continue to plague the department year after year. These include inadequate documentation, incomplete records, and failure to properly account for assets.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest challenges the auditors face is the sheer size and\u2062 complexity of the Department of Defense. With thousands of sites worldwide and \u2063numerous sub-agencies, coordinating and reconciling financial data is a daunting task. It requires collaboration from all levels of the organization and a commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-fails-sixth-straight-audit\/\" title=\"Pentagon Fails Sixth Straight Audit\">implementing effective financial systems<\/a> and controls.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences of the Pentagon&#8217;s failure\u200b to pass an audit are significant. It undermines the department&#8217;s credibility and raises questions about its ability to effectively manage its resources. It also hampers efforts to address waste, fraud, and abuse within the organization, as the lack of\u200b financial transparency makes it difficult to identify and rectify these issues.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the failure to pass an audit impacts the Department of Defense&#8217;s relationship with Congress and the American taxpayers. It erodes trust and fuels\u200c speculation about the \u2063misuse of \u200bfunds. As the department continues to face budgetary challenges, it is essential for it to demonstrate responsible financial stewardship.<\/p>\n<p>To address these persistent issues, the Pentagon must commit to a thorough and comprehensive review of its financial management practices. It needs to invest in modern financial systems that can accurately and efficiently track and report its financial\u200c transactions. Additionally, it \u200bmust prioritize training and education \u200bfor its personnel to ensure they understand and adhere to proper accounting procedures.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Defense has made some \u200cefforts to improve its financial \u200dmanagement in recent years. The establishment of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) has centralized\u200b and standardized many financial processes. However, more needs to be done to fully address the systemic issues that prevent the department from\u200b passing an audit.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Pentagon&#8217;s failure to pass its annual audit for the\u2062 sixth consecutive\u200b year is a concerning and disappointing reality.\u200c Despite promises of improvement, little progress has been made, highlighting the challenges the department faces in accounting for its vast resources. To restore trust and strengthen financial \u2063management, the Pentagon must\u200d prioritize \u200btransparency, implement\u200d modern \u200bfinancial systems, and invest in the training and education of its personnel. Only then can the Department of Defense fulfill its duty of responsibly \u2062managing the resources entrusted to it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Defense failed its sixth straight audit with little positive change from the year prior, despite pledges from Pentagon leaders to make improvements. Auditors gave seven of the department\u2019s 29 sub-agencies a clean audit in 2023, with no change from the 2022 audit, according to a Wednesday statement. 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