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NDAA approved by House, includes Burgess Pentagon audit amendment
Posted by Cameron Harley on May 15, 2015 | comments
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The House of Representatives today, passed the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes Congressman Michael C. Burgess’ ‘audit the Pentagon’ amendment. This provision requires the Pentagon’s compliance in providing a report outlining progress toward their long-overdue external audit. 

Under current law, the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 requires federal agencies to pass an independent external audit every year. Yet, 20 years later, the Department of Defense (DOD) is the only major agency that is, according to the Government Accountability Office, not compliant with this mandate. While years ago, the DOD agreed to pass an audit by 2017, no progress has shown that to be a likelihood.

“No agency is above the law,” Rep. Burgess said. “As we continue increasing funding to ensure our national defense, we as lawmakers have a constitutional duty to monitor use of these tax dollars. It’s time for both Congress and the Pentagon to observe this responsibility and give the American people the accountability they deserve.

“I extend congratulations to Chairman Mac Thornberry, a fellow Texan, on successfully brokering the passage of his first national defense funding bill.”    
 
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