The choice of the topic is based on the urgency of the problem, since the second position in the structure of the budget expenditures of the Russian Federation in 2016 is occupied by the item "National Defense" 3 091.0 billion rubles (19.2%). Responsible monitoring of compliance with the law in the implementation of state defense orders is really a significant issue. This article describes the basic principles of the operation of all the processes connected with the movement and control of money in relation to SDO. Also schemes of illegal money laundering and withdrawal of funds within the limits of current legislation are presented. Changing of some restrictions in the framework of the federal law, dated 29.12.2012 N 275-FZ "On State Defense Order" is proposed basing on the analysis of these schemes.