Reversing Course, Army Agrees to Investigate BRAC Liability Reporting

By Suzanne Yohannan / July 14, 2004 at 5:00 AM
Defense Environment Alert -- In a reversal, the Army has agreed to improve and ensure the accuracy of the environmental liabilities it reports for its closing bases, and to launch an investigation into alleged false reporting of these liabilities by the base closure and realignment office. The actions respond to pressure from the Pentagon inspector general. The Army took the IG's findings and recommendations seriously and is "committed to ensuring our records are accurate and auditable," says a senior Army...

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