Government Audit
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈɔːdɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official examination and verification of a government's financial accounts and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The government audit revealed discrepancies in the agency's spending.
Forms
- government audit
- government audits
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Commentary
Government audits often serve to ensure transparency and accountability in public administration and may be conducted by specialized audit institutions such as Supreme Audit Institutions.
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