For the first time in the nation's history, the federal government has prepared consolidated financial statements that have been subjected to an independent audit. In accordance with the Chief Financial Officers Act, consolidated financial statements for FY1997 were prepared by the Dept. of the Treasury and audited. This report includes: Management's Discussion and Analysis; Audit Report; Consolidated Financial Statements; Notes to the Financial Statements; Stewardship Reporting; Supplemental Table; and Appendix, a list of significant U.S. Government entities included and entities excluded from the consolidated financial statement.