The mistakes are just very basic ones. The fact that the MoD cannot conform to International Standards is bemusing, 4 years on. Perhaps this is a case of gamekeeper turning poacher and knowing where the skeletons are hidden.
This made me smile (if thats the correct word) though - nothing changes. On JPA..
Action has also been taken to address the issues identified last year of a lack of documentation and levels of error identified in the payment of allowances and expenses made via the Joint Personnel Administration system. This has meant that the C&AG has been able to remove the qualification of his opinion in this area although his qualification on deductions from pay for food and accommodation continues. There remains significant further work to be done to establish a robust control environment and ensure that processes are sound.