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Figuring Out DOD’s Finances (podcast)

Posted on September 30, 2015
The Department of Defense’s budget accounts for more than half the government’s discretionary spending. But problems controlling costs, ensuring basic accountability, and preparing auditable financial statements are among the reasons DOD's financial management is on our High-Risk List. Listen to Asif Khan, a director in our Financial Management and Assurance team, discuss his team’s recent review of DOD’s response to several recommendations from the House Armed Services Committee on how to get DOD’s financial management house in order.
DOD Financial Management
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