Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) Marks One-Year Anniversary of PPBE Reform Commission's Final Report and Engagement of the SDFM PPBE Reform Task Force

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This month marks the one-year anniversary of the release of the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform's final report, a pivotal document advocating for comprehensive changes to the Department of Defense's resource allocation process.

In the past year, the Department of Defense (DoD) has made significant strides in implementing the Commission's recommendations. Notably, on February 20, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized the importance of reforming the PPBE process to enhance military strength by addressing fiscal inefficiencies. He stated, "We will rebuild our military by matching threats to capabilities. This means reviving our defense industrial base, reforming our acquisition process, passing a financial audit, and rapidly fielding emerging technologies."

SDFM's PPBE Reform Task Force, co-chaired by the Honorable Tom Harker and Mr. George Kovatch, continues to play a crucial role in this transformation. By serving as the collective voice of SDFM's membership, the Task Force actively advocates for meaningful reforms to the PPBE process, ensuring that the perspectives and expertise of defense financial professionals are integral to shaping a more agile and responsive defense resourcing system.

Rich Brady, CEO of SDFM, reaffirmed the organization's dedication to supporting these reform efforts, stating, "SDFM remains committed to advancing PPBE reform initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Defense and military services. Our goal is to ensure that resource allocation aligns with strategic objectives and delivers innovative technologies to the warfighter."

For more information on the SDFM PPBE Reform Task Force and its initiatives, please visit www.sdfm.org or contact Charles McEntee, Director of Marketing & Public Relations at SDFM, at mcentee@sdfm.org.

About SDFM:

The Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) is a non-profit educational and professional organization for public and private sector individuals in the field of defense financial management, including comptrollership, accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial systems, and related disciplines. SDFM provides professional development opportunities, certification programs, and networking events to enhance the knowledge and skills of its members, drive financial transformation in the defense sector, and promote excellence in defense financial management.

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