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Auditor General

British  

noun

  1. (in Canada) a federal official responsible for auditing government departments and making an annual report

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A 2020 report by India's Comptroller and Auditor General, using satellite imagery and field verification, found around 34 percent of surveyed licensed mines extended beyond their legal boundaries.

From Barron's May 31, 2026

Auditor General Stephen Boyle found the heritage body had issues with procurement, data breaches, problems with complimentary tickets to events and no formal register of interests for its leadership team in an annual audit.

From BBC Dec. 16, 2025

The Auditor General - appointed to check public money is well spent - would normally be expected to use more conservative language.

From BBC Feb. 22, 2024

Gov. Austin Davis, Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Auditor General Tim DeFoor and Attorney General Michelle Henry will each get a boost that puts their salaries just shy of $200,000.

From Washington Times Nov. 22, 2023

Inquisitiveness is but another name for the Auditor General.

From Wise or Otherwise by Leavitt, Lydia

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