Navy’s Gregory Koval on the culture shift required for automation success

Department of the Navy’s Gregory Koval discussed the cultural and organizational shifts needed to integrate and scale automation initiatives within the department. Emphasizing the importance of embracing secure technology and overcoming resistance to change, he highlighted the necessity of retraining the workforce to adopt new technologies. Koval also pointed out the potential of advanced automation in financial reporting, particularly in recurring tasks like adjustments and accruals, which could save taxpayer money by having machines perform these functions.