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Article: An insider's guide to military equipment audits in fiscal year 2006 and beyond.(ACQUISITION OVERSIGHT)
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- Defense AT & L
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- September 1, 2006
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In the July/August issue of Defense AT & L (page 48), we warned you that the "Auditors Are Coming!" And they are. Now we'll give you the inside scoop on how to prepare for the auditors, with a quick look back at why we must.
To respond to emerging national security threats, senior management officials need reliable, accurate data about military equipment--across programs, over time. Using information that has received a "clean" audit opinion from an independent auditor gives leaders confidence in the decisions they make for the warfighter. A clean audit opinion also builds credibility with Congress and the American taxpayer that the Department of Defense is ...