United States General Accounting Office (GAO)

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that helps Congress oversee how the federal government spends taxpayer money. Its role is to review and evaluate government programs, ensure transparency, and recommend improvements to help make government operations more efficient, effective, and accountable. The GAO conducts audits, investigations, and analysis to provide objective, fact-based reports, supporting informed decision-making and enhancing public trust in government activities.