What is a potential consequence of not properly reconciling GPC transactions?

Not properly reconciling Government Purchase Card (GPC) transactions can lead to increased scrutiny from audits and potential disciplinary action. Reconciling transactions involves matching your purchase records with bank statements or receipts to ensure that all expenditures are accounted for and properly authorized. Failing to do this can result in discrepancies that raise red flags during audits, leading to a higher likelihood of investigations.

If discrepancies are found, they can suggest potential misuse of the purchase card or mismanagement of funds, which might result in disciplinary measures against cardholders. This process is vital for maintaining compliance with regulations and guidelines set by the DoD, ensuring that all transactions are legitimate and necessary for government operations. This reinforces the importance of diligence in financial practices within the government procurement processes.

The other options do not accurately reflect the consequences of improper reconciliation. Improved relationships with vendors or better tracking of personal expenses are unlikely outcomes of reconciliation failure, while a reduction in future audits contradicts the idea that unresolved issues would lead to more scrutiny.