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Can fixing the Pentagon’s back office make the front lines stronger?

· Source: federalnewsnetwork.com

In short

A new Deloitte report argues that inefficiencies in HR, finance, IT, and acquisitions are draining Department of Defense resources from war fighting. The report calls for an AI-first overhaul of mission support services to improve audit readiness, reduce costs, and redirect savings to frontline capabilities. Deloitte's Tom Muir emphasizes that current technology and private-sector leadership present a unique opportunity to transform back-office functions and enhance military readiness.

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Tags: defense, acquisition, audit, readiness, efficiency, transformation

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