Explain 'inventory adjustments' and how they are recorded.

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Inventory adjustments fix the records to match the actual quantities found during a physical inventory. When counts show a difference between what’s on hand and what the records indicate, you initiate an adjustment in the supply system using the standard documentation—an adjustment voucher or form—that records the item, location, counted quantity, the difference, and the reason for the change. After proper verification and approvals, the adjustment updates the inventory data (and often the asset’s value as well) so that future planning, audits, and reporting reflect reality. This is a normal control to maintain accountability and accuracy in asset tracking, not a discretionary step or something limited to damaged items or to budget lines.