The Pentagon has failed its seventh consecutive audit, raising concerns about the department’s ability to manage its $824 billion budget.
The audit, conducted by the Department of Defense’s independent watchdog, found that the Pentagon was unable to account for over $800 billion in transactions, representing over 90% of its budget.
The audit also revealed that the Pentagon had ignored or not fully implemented nearly half of the recommendations made in previous audits, raising further doubts about the effectiveness of the department’s internal controls.
The Pentagon’s inability to pass an audit has raised concerns among lawmakers and experts, who argue that the department needs to improve its financial management practices to ensure that it is using taxpayer dollars effectively.