Defining Responsibility in Maintaining Financial Accounting Systems.
Abstract
Numerous financial accounting systems have been developed to support the finance and accounting operations of the Department of Defense and the Departments of the Air Force, Army, and Navy. In early 1990, the decision was made to capitalize and consolidate various financial systems under one umbrella and have all participants abide by the same internal control, system conformance, evaluation, and reporting requirements. Operating under these requirements with a new corporate structure has been a challenge. Despite the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) and the Chief Financial Officers Act (CFOA) requirements, some managers tend to overlook obvious functional problems, especially those identifiable only through analysis and system deficiencies, such as the lack of a standard general ledger and data elements. Although tremendous improvements have been made by several managers, numerous problems remain. To prevent these problems and make the system more efficient, managers must be held accountable for system compliance. In addition, they must report any known systemic and functional problems as well as establish and implement a milestone plan for corrective action.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA289523
Entities
People
- Estefanie B. Duncan
Organizations
- Air University