To direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the audit of the financial statements of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024 is conducted using technology that uses artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the audit of the Department of Defense's financial statements for fiscal year 2024 is conducted using technology that incorporates artificial intelligence. The bill aims to modernize the audit process by leveraging AI tools to potentially improve accuracy, efficiency, or insight in the financial review of the Department of Defense. The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations for consideration. However, the bill ultimately failed or expired without becoming law.
The bill sought to mandate the use of AI technology in the Department of Defense's 2024 financial audit but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- Requires the Secretary of Defense to use AI technology in the fiscal year 2024 audit of the Department of Defense's financial statements.
- The bill was referred to the Armed Services and Appropriations Committees for review but did not progress further.
- The legislative status is 'Failed / Expired' indicating it did not pass into law during the 118th Congress.
['Department of Defense, through potentially enhanced audit capabilities', 'Government auditors and oversight bodies that rely on audit results', 'Technology providers specializing in artificial intelligence tools for auditing']
['Implementation challenges related to integrating AI technology into existing audit processes', 'Costs associated with acquiring and deploying AI auditing tools', 'Oversight and accountability mechanisms to ensure AI use complies with auditing standards', 'Potential limitations or biases in AI technology affecting audit outcomes']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to relevant committees with jurisdiction over defense and appropriations matters. The use of AI in government auditing reflects broader interest in modernizing federal financial management practices. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization during this session.
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['Increased adoption of AI technology in other federal financial audits if the approach proves effective', 'Potential shifts in auditing workforce skills and training requirements within the Department of Defense', 'Possible influence on future legislation regarding technology use in government financial management']
Transparency and oversight are key considerations given the mandate to use AI technology in a major federal audit. The bill lacks detailed provisions on how AI will be implemented, monitored, or evaluated, which are important for ensuring audit integrity and public trust. The failure to advance the bill limits immediate impact but highlights ongoing interest in modernizing government auditing practices.
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