HR 2362 · 101th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Department of Defense Audit Improvement Act
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EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1989-07-20)
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Department of Defense Audit Improvement Act - Establishes the position of Auditor General (AG) in each of the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, to be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be under the supervision of the Secretary of the military department concerned (Secretary). Allows the AG to be removed only by the President. Establishes three Assistant Auditors General of each department, as follows: (1) Assistant Auditor General for Auditing; (2) Assistant Auditor General for Investigations; and (3) Assistant Auditor General for Inspections. Requires the AG to be under the authority, control, and direction of the Secretary with respect to audits, investigations, or inspections relating to: (1) sensitive operational plans; (2) intelligence matters; (3) counterintelligence matters; (4) ongoing criminal investigations by other administrative units relating to national security; and (5) other matters the disclosure of which would constitute a threat to national security. Allows the Secretary to prohibit the AG from initiating, carrying out, or completing any audit, investigation, or inspection if necessary to preserve the nation…
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11 Democrats4 Republicans