Oversight Hearing
/ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal legislative or administrative session conducted to review, monitor, or supervise government operations, programs, or agencies.
The committee scheduled an oversight hearing to examine the agency's compliance with new regulations.
Forms
- oversight hearing
- oversight hearings
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Commentary
Oversight hearings are key mechanisms for accountability in government but differ from investigative hearings in scope and purpose.
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