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Department of Defense

2018-2019 Agency Priority Goals


Financial Management

Goal Leader: Elaine A. McCusker, Acting Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and National Defense

Goal Statement: Begin audit and use its findings to achieve a positive opinion for the DoD. By September 30, 2019, make demonstrable progress toward a sustainable clean audit opinion of DoD financial statements.

Goal Action Plans & Progress Updates


Force Readiness

Goal Leader: James N. Stewart, PTDO Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

Goal Statement: Improve the Department’s ability to measure, assess, and understand readiness.

Goal Action Plans & Progress Updates


Reduce Regulatory Burden

Goal Leader: Lisa Hershman, Acting Chief Management Officer

Goal Statement: Reduce Regulatory Burden by eliminating unnecessary Federal Rules (E.O. 13771) by September 30, 2019.

Goal Action Plans & Progress Updates