FORT DETRICK, Md. - In April 2025, Fort Detrick opened its books to Army contracted auditors as part of the Army's ongoing commitment to financial transparency and accountability. This audit, conducted by KPMG during the week of April 1, 2025, marked a significant step in the Army's eighth consecutive full financial statement audit.
The event at Fort Detrick highlighted several successes, thanks to the integrated teamwork across the garrison. Fort Detrick Garrison Commander, Col. Chris Chung, attributed the outcome to the team's detailed planning, coordination, and rehearsals.
"The team's efforts set a positive example for the Army," he said, emphasizing the importance of “preparation and collaboration.”
The Real Property team, including Real Property accountable officer Dakota Clark, and Real Property specialists Jahlene Hummer and Agatha Villanueva, were key players in executing the audit. Their dedication and expertise were instrumental in the successful completion of the comprehensive process.
The audit covered documentation for 35 High Value Capital assets, valued at $1.2 billion in replacement value. The KPMG audit team conducted an onsite visit, reviewing all 35 assets, which ranged from playgrounds to bio-research laboratories. An additional 35 assets were selected for validation during the post-audit process. The audit concluded with only one observation, which will be validated later.
Fort Detrick led the way in preparedness and has been used by HQ IMCOM as an example for executing site visits for the remaining KPMG audits. Their proactive approach and thorough preparation have set a benchmark for other installations to follow.
Scott Halter, Acting Director of Installation Management Command’s Directorate-Sustainment was not only impressed with the execution of the audit site visit but also by the leadership engagement at Fort Detrick.
“Installation management and budgeting is an incredibly challenging balancing act,” said Halter. “It is impossible to do successfully without a strong and integrated team across all directorates and echelons, and Fort Detrick’s leadership has shown exceptional prowess in cultivating teamwork in these audit areas.”
Fort Detrick remains focused on strengthening internal controls, enhancing financial integrity, and ensuring accountability and transparency. By aligning with the Secretary of Defense’s audit priorities and focusing on effective remediation, and focusing on effective remediation, the Army is poised to make significant strides in its financial management practices and enhance financial and operational integrity and efficiency.
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