Inventory Management: Problems in Accountability and Security of DOD Supply Inventories

In response to a congressional request, GAO summarized the results of its review of inventory management practices within the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supply systems, specifically: (1) receipt confirmation; (2) records accuracy; (3) inventory tracking; (4) reconciliation and research of inventory discrepancies; (5) retail activities' controls over inventory; and (6) physical security.