General Accounting Office

noun

, U.S. Government.

1. an independent auditing and accounting agency that assists Congress and government departments and agencies and settles claims for the federal government. : GAO

Example Sentences

The Grace Commission made proposals it said would save almost $300 billion over three years, though the Congressional Budget Office and General Accounting Office estimated only about one-third of that amount would be saved.

From Los Angeles Times

According to a recent General Accounting Office report on SAF, “U.S. airlines have outlined potential risks to the airline industry if it is viewed as not sufficiently reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and other climate impacts. One such risk is that consumers may avoid flying, where possible, to reduce their own ‘carbon footprint.’

From Seattle Times

A General Accounting Office investigation released last year determined selection criteria were abruptly changed during the 2020 election year, which led to Republican-leaning Alabama being selected over Democratic-dominated Colorado after a meeting at the White House.

From Seattle Times

A General Accounting Office investigation released last year determined selection criteria were abruptly changed during the 2020 election year, which led to Republican-leaning Alabama being selected over Democratic-dominated Colorado after a meeting at the White House.

From Washington Times

The result, a General Accounting Office 1977 report noted, was that food waste prevention was an activity that “did not justify the economic expenditure necessary to reduce loss.”

From Seattle Times