HILL AFB — An internal Air Force audit reportedly says Hill Air Force Base and nine others “improperly cataloged or failed to record nearly 1,000 nuclear-related items.”

An article released Tuesday by AirForce Times said “none of the accounting errors compromised the safety or security of any weapons,” citing Air Force officials.

The audit was conducted a year ago and released in May. It examined 25 bases that take part in the nuclear mission. The audit was requested by the Air Force Directory of Logistics to validate an inventory of more than 18,000 nuclear weapons-related items, reportedly valued in total at $1.7 billion.

“Team Hill leadership is aware of the audit reports, have followed up with appropriate officials and are continuing to track the quality with which the command performs its nuclear sustainment mission,” said Hill AFB spokesman George Jozens.

“As with any thorough, knowledgeable inspection, the audit revealed areas that need improvement. Now that we know what those areas are, we are concentrating on improving them.

“Although none of the findings show compromises in safety, security and reliability of nuclear weapons sustainment, we continue to hone our training, processes and procedures to ensure we provide the best possible support,” he said.

tbusselberg@davisclipper.com