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Homeland Security

Auditor Continues To Identify Weaknesses In DHS Internal Controls

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, November 18th, 2022

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Auditor Continues To Identify Weaknesses In DHS Internal Controls

An independent auditor last week issued an adverse opinion on the Department of Homeland Security’s internal controls over its financial reporting due to various weaknesses and deficiencies, although KPMG gave the department a clean opinion on its financial statements. The clean opinion on the department’s consolidated financial statements marks the 10th straight year of success in this area. “In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of DHS as of September…

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

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Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

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All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

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Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]