Summary

GAO reviewed the Army's financial management systems and operations, focusing on the Army Pacific Command. GAO found that: (1) financial reporting and internal controls generally provided reasonable assurance that the Army achieved internal control objectives; (2) there was no assurance that account balances were correct for equipment, real property, and outstanding travel accounts on the installation general ledger trial balance; (3) the Army did not determine the cause for abnormal account balances and large unexplained variance between fiscal year-end 1990 and 1991 for some stock funds general ledger balances; (4) the Army did not record the cost of accrued annual leave for civilian employees on the installation general ledger; and (5) the Army did not maintain supporting documentation for inventory receipt, issue, and disposal transactions, or for supplemental civilian payroll payments.