U.S. Government Accountability Office

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) of the U.S. operates as a bipartisan and independent agency within the legislative branch, tasked with offering audit, evaluation, and investigative services to the United States Congress. As the leading audit institution for the U.S. federal government, its foundational principles include accountability, integrity, and reliability. Often referred to as the "congressional watchdog," the GAO is led by the Comptroller General of the United States.


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U.S. Government Accountability Office

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office is an independent, nonpartisan government agency within the legislative branch that provides auditing, evaluative, and investigative services for the U.S. Congress.

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