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The U.S. Marine Corps has achieved a clean financial audit for the third consecutive year, confirming the accuracy and compliance of its financial records. This makes the Marine Corps the only military branch to pass a clean audit since the Department of Defense began audits in 2018.

The Marine budget for fiscal 2025 is nearly $54 billion, with a projected increase to $57 billion for fiscal 2026. Audit findings indicate that the Corps has effectively tracked global financial transactions and maintained accountability of inventory. Despite some identified weaknesses, modernization efforts are improving financial oversight and reducing manual reconciliation work.