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Pentagon Audit Mandate: 1% Budget Cut for Unclean Financial Statements.

This bill aims to force the Department of Defense (DoD) to achieve clean financial audits. Starting after 2024, if any DoD element fails to get an unqualified audit opinion, its budget will be automatically cut by 1%. This measure increases accountability over public spending and directs the saved funds toward reducing the national deficit, potentially benefiting all taxpayers.
Key points
Clean Audit Requirement: All Department of Defense components must achieve an unqualified opinion on their financial statements starting in fiscal year 2025.
Financial Penalty: Failure to pass a clean audit results in an automatic 1.0 percent reduction in the component's authorized budget for that year.
Deficit Reduction: Funds saved through these budget cuts will be deposited into the Treasury's general fund specifically for reducing the national deficit.
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Print number: 118_S_2054
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Process start date: 2023-06-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Audit the Pentagon Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2054.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Clean Audit Requirement: All Department of Defense components must achieve an unqualified opinion on their financial statements starting in fiscal year 2025.
  • Financial Penalty: Failure to pass a clean audit results in an automatic 1.0 percent reduction in the component's authorized budget for that year.
  • Deficit Reduction: Funds saved through these budget cuts will be deposited into the Treasury's general fund specifically for reducing the national deficit.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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