Chairman Wicker Applauds U.S. Marine Corps Passing Third Consecutive Audit

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued a statement applauding the U.S. Marine Corps for its strong audit progress.

"I applaud the Marine Corps for achieving a clean audit for the third year in a row," Senator Wicker said. "This feat is a testament to strong leadership from Commandant Eric Smith and an exemplary culture of accountability. The FY24 NDAA set a deadline of 2028 for completion of a clean audit for the entire department. The Pentagon must accelerate its efforts in the Army, Air Force, and Navy by rapidly deploying the $350 million from the defense reconciliation bill for the application of artificial intelligence and advanced automation to the audit."