Lack of accountability is a leading topic in today's workforce. It costs corporate America billions of dollars each year and has financial impact on educational institutions as well. From employee theft to poor production of product and inefficiency, it is a serious problem. Facilities leaders need to take ownership and strive to implement accountability in all levels of their organizations. It's a daunting task, but with precise planning and implementation it has the potential to be successful. (Contains 7 notes.)