Government Accountability Office (US)

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that supports Congress by examining how the federal government spends money and operates. It conducts audits, investigations, and evaluations to ensure government programs are efficient, effective, and transparent. The GAO provides Congress with objective reports and recommendations to improve government performance, prevent waste, and safeguard public resources. Essentially, it functions as a watchdog, helping to hold government agencies accountable for their actions and expenditures to benefit the public interest.