DHS CFO nominee ‘laser focused’ on financial systems modernization

The Department of Homeland Security’s financial management has been on the Government Accountability Office’s High Risk List, in some form or fashion, since DHS was created in 2003.

That’s something Jeff Rezmovic, the nominee to serve as DHS’ chief financial officer, wants to change if he’s confirmed to oversee the finances of the sprawling department with an annual budget of more than $100 billion, including $60 billion in discretionary funding.

“We’ve got to get off the GAO High Risk List,” Rezmovic said during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing held today for several high-ranking nominations.