As defense missions grow more complex and resource-constrained, financial oversight must evolve beyond compliance checklists to become a strategic enabler of readiness. This session explores how recent GAO, OMB, and DoD reforms are reshaping audit, risk management, and cybersecurity expectations—and how finance leaders can operationalize these changes through automation, continuous monitoring, and integrated governance models. Attendees will gain practical insight into transforming audits into tools that strengthen decision-making, resilience, and mission assurance.