Congressman Ken Calvert, District 41 | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Ken Calvert, District 41 | Official U.S. House headshot
Today, Ken Calvert, Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, addressed concerns over the Department of Defense's recent audit results.
Calvert expressed dissatisfaction with the Department's inability to achieve a clean audit for the seventh time. He emphasized the importance of effective use of defense funds for national security, stating: “We have a responsibility to the American taxpayer to use every defense dollar effectively to strengthen our national security. This 7th failure of the Department of Defense to achieve a clean audit undermines this commitment."
Calvert made it clear that he expects more than just progress reports from the Department: "I don’t want to hear about progress, I want a clean audit as soon as possible." He committed to continuing efforts to ensure accountability within the Pentagon and military services.
He acknowledged the Marine Corps for their achievement in obtaining a clean audit opinion, saying: "I appreciate the hard work of the Marine Corps, who remain the only military service to achieve a clean audit opinion."
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