The United States government financial records have been criticized since the 1970s, as congressional policy-makers have sought to increase the financial accountability and audit readiness on its internal control systems. ... Jefferson's statement continues to resonate with congressional policy-makers well after the Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) Act of 1990 and into the 21st century. ... In order for the DoD Comptroller to achieve these goals for the major end-users, the DoD utilizes the GAO's Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, or otherwise known as th...

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