{"id":2399519,"date":"2025-02-06T02:02:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T07:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marine-corps-passes-financial-audit-as-other-branches-struggle-with-compliance-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-06T02:05:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T07:05:22","slug":"marine-corps-passes-financial-audit-as-other-branches-struggle-with-compliance-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marine-corps-passes-financial-audit-as-other-branches-struggle-with-compliance-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine Corps passes financial audit as other branches struggle with compliance &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"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\">28<\/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%2Fmarine-corps-passes-financial-audit-as-other-branches-struggle-with-compliance-washington-examiner%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=2399519&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--><p>The U.S.Marine Corps recently achieved \u200ca important milestone\u2064 by passing a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">comprehensive financial audit conducted<\/a>\u200b by the\u2064 department of Defense \u2063(DoD). This marks the second consecutive year\u200b the \u200bMarine Corps has successfully completed this audit, distinguishing it from other military\u2064 branches, which have struggled with compliance; notably, the Pentagon has not \u2064passed an audit in seven years. Independent auditors confirmed that the \u2063Marine corps\u2019 financial \u200crecords are accurate and adhere to federal regulations for the \u200bfiscal\u200c year 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith expressed pride in the accomplishment, emphasizing\u200b that it reflects the dedication \u2062of Marine\u200b personnel and \u2062assures \u200ctaxpayers of \u2062responsible financial\u200c stewardship. The prosperous audit verifies the integrity of the Marine Corps&#8217;\u2064 $49 \u2064billion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shocker-amazons-a-hypocrite-on-mail-in-ballots\/\" title=\"Shocker\u2013Amazon\u2019s a Hypocrite on Mail-in Ballots\">financial assets<\/a>, its inventory management, and\u2064 accurate reporting \u200dof taxpayer \u2062expenditures. The Corps aims\u200b to strengthen its financial management and accounting practices moving forward, reinforcing that a successful audit enhances readiness and effectiveness in defense \u200boperations. This\u2063 achievement \u2064showcases the \u200dMarine Corps\u2019 commitment to improving transparency and accountability in its\u200b financial practices.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Marine Corps passes financial audit as other branches struggle with compliance<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1978101\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marine-corps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Marine Corps<\/a> passed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jims-gonna-be-dead-in-two-years-jennifer-carnahans-cynical-plot-to-replace-her-late-husband-jim-hagedorn-in-congress\/\" title=\"&#039;Jim&#039;s Gonna&#039; Be Dead in Two Years: Jennifer Carnahan&#039;s Cynical Plot to Replace Her Late Husband Jim Hagedorn in Congress\">full financial audit<\/a> by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-defense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Department of Defense<\/a>, the military branch announced. The successful audit comes as the government&rsquo;s finances face significant scrutiny from the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump administration<\/a> after years of reckless spending and fiscal irresponsibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Independent auditors verified that the Marine Corps&rsquo; financial records are materially accurate, complete, and compliant with federal regulations and issued an unmodified opinion for Fiscal Year 2024,&rdquo; the USMC said in a released statement.<\/p>\n<p>It was the second straight year that the USMC had done so, an accomplishment that differentiates it from others within the Defense Department. As of Nov. 2024, the Pentagon hasn&rsquo;t successfully passed an audit in seven years, according to <em>Defense News<\/em>. Despite these setbacks, however, officials in the Defense Department have seen progress and hope the audit failures will soon end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This result was not a surprise, and I know on the surface it doesn&rsquo;t sound like we&rsquo;re making progress. However, that is not the case,&rdquo; DOD Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer Michael McCord <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/pentagon\/2024\/11\/18\/no-clean-audit-yet-but-results-show-momentum-dod-comptroller-says\/\">said<\/a> at a press briefing on Nov. 15. &ldquo;I believe the department has turned a corner in its understanding of the challenges and, more importantly, in addressing those challenges. Momentum is on our side.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>And that momentum is being led by the USMC, a military branch with over $49 billion in financial assets, reported <em>Defense News<\/em>. Passing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/naval\/2025\/02\/04\/marine-corps-passes-second-straight-audit-as-other-services-lag-behind\/\">audit<\/a> meant that the USMC successfully verified its inventory stock in its facilities, kept accurate global financial transactions, and maintained verifiable records of how taxpayer dollars were spent &ldquo;during the last fiscal year.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was pleased with the results and elaborated on the significance of the successful audit.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am immensely proud of this historic achievement and the hard work done by the thousands of Marines, sailors, and civilians across the Marine Corps that made this happen,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marines.mil\/News\/Press-Releases\/Press-Release-Display\/Article\/4052117\/marine-corps-passes-fy24-financial-audit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said<\/a> Smith. &ldquo;Their efforts tell the American people that a dollar invested in the Marine Corps is a dollar well spent. Passing a second annual audit demonstrates our commitment to being good stewards of our nation&rsquo;s tax dollars and is part of how we distinguish ourselves as a professional warfighting organization.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The successful audit means the USMC can better prepare for future endeavors, including financial management, budgeting, and where to divert &ldquo;congressionally appropriated funds.&rdquo; Now that it has had two successful audits in a row, the USMC intends to strive for even more improvements, such as stabilizing its new accounting system and other related tasks, according to a released statement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The audit process demonstrates Marines&rsquo; inherent integrity &mdash; opening up and illuminating potential audit mistakes and inventory miscounts across the entire chain of command,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/naval\/2025\/02\/04\/marine-corps-passes-second-straight-audit-as-other-services-lag-behind\/\">said<\/a> Lt. Gen. James Adams III, deputy commandant for programs and resources. &ldquo;That can be an uncomfortable experience for Marine leaders of all ranks.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The audit success is also an integral part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-air-force-to-implement-stricter-dress-and-appearance-standards-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"US Air Force to implement stricter dress and appearance standards - Washington Examiner\">military branch&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s readiness to defend, if needed, the USMC commandant noted.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Make no mistake, passing an audit makes us more ready to fight when our nation calls,&rdquo; Smith added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1978101\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1978101\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marine Corps successfully completes financial audit amid challenges<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2399520,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/marines-120319-1024x591.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[21871,49908,36389,49909],"class_list":["post-2399519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-compliance","tag-financial-audit","tag-marine-corps","tag-military-branches"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/marines-120319-1024x591.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2399519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2399519"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2399519\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2399523,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2399519\/revisions\/2399523"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2399520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2399519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2399519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2399519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}