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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 9 MIN

A new approach to the Pentagon’s long‑troubled audit effort is taking shape as fresh leadership resets expectations

from The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

After years of failed attempts, the Defense Department is refining its strategy for achieving and sustaining a clean financial audit. With new financial management leaders in place and growing scrutiny from Congress, the pressure is shifting from progress to proof. To explain what’s different this time, we’re joined by the CEO of the Society of Defense Financial Management, Rich Brady.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After years of failed attempts, the Defense Department is refining its strategy for achieving and sustaining a clean financial audit. With new financial management leaders in place and growing scrutiny from Congress, the pressure is shifting from progress to proof. To explain what’s different this time, we’re joined by the CEO of the Society of Defense Financial Management, Rich Brady. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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