As correct as you may be, (a) “the accounting system is messed up” cannot be accepted as an excuse, a raionale or a reason to just ignore the discrepancies, however (b) I think there is some intention - on the part of some - that the actual DOD spending NOT be fully transparent - if it is to Congress it is to the world.
The PROBLEM is that all the good reasons for that leaves tons of gateways for corruption as well.
Very true, and I'm hoping the fact that they've at last had a public audit, and they seem to be pretty open about the results, is a good sign.
...there is some intention - on the part of some - that the actual DOD spending NOT be fully transparent...
Can't imagine anyone arguing with that.