independent audit

noun

1. an audit of a company conducted by accountants from an outside accounting firm ( internal audit ).

Example Sentences

Missing funds to the tune of £500m were siphoned off, according to an independent audit that was ordered by the International Monetary Fund who later withdrew their support from Mozambique.

From BBC

State policies for TK — the new grade level of free public education for California’s 4-year-olds — require classrooms to have a ratio of at least 1 adult for every 12 children and no more than 24 students, and mandate an annual independent audit to make sure districts are in compliance.

From Los Angeles Times

In his most recent move, motivated by a deep-seated feeling that millions of dollars in homelessness funds aren’t trickling down to homeless people, Carter ordered the city to pay $2.2 million, or more if necessary, for an independent audit of its spending.

From Los Angeles Times

But when WHO pressed for an independent audit, Chinese officials balked and demanded WHO investigate the U.S. and other countries as well.

From Seattle Times

A federal judge on Friday ordered a comprehensive independent audit of all homelessness programs funded or run by the city of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times