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A 2020 DOD audit found significant inaccuracies in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) data management system, affecting 72 of 80 sampled cases. While a new dashboard is being implemented to improve data visibility within the Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, it fails to address deeper systemic issues. A 2023 RAND Corporation study highlighted limited authority of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), emphasizing the need for a comprehensive solution to enhance data accuracy and governance in FMS.