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

Oh, no; it must be done by voucher, and those vouchers are examined by the General Accounting Office every year or so.

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At the end of the month, the sheets are footed and originals sent to the general accounting office.

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At the end of the week or month, the total column is footed and the report is sent to the general accounting office.

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