What might be a consequence of not performing monthly inventory reconciliations?

Not performing monthly inventory reconciliations can lead to delayed detection of potential leaks within a storage tank system. Regular reconciliations allow technicians to monitor the amount of fuel dispensed versus the amount received, helping to identify discrepancies in inventory levels. When these reconciliations are skipped or not performed diligently, small leaks may go unnoticed, potentially leading to larger, more costly issues over time, as well as environmental hazards from fuel spills. This delay in detection can hinder timely responses to issues, resulting in both financial and ecological consequences.

In contrast, improved inventory accuracy, increased fuel sales, and elimination of environmental risks are not direct outcomes of skipping inventory reconciliations. Improved accuracy is a goal of regular reconciliations, increased sales usually require operational improvements rather than merely accounting practices, and while proper inventory management contributes to managing environmental risks, neglecting reconciliations is counterproductive to that aim.