United States Government Accountability Office

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that works for Congress. Its main role is to review and evaluate how government agencies spend money and carry out their programs. The GAO provides Congress with objective reports and recommendations to ensure government activities are efficient, effective, and responsible. This helps promote transparency, accountability, and good governance across federal agencies, ultimately ensuring taxpayer dollars are used appropriately and government operations serve the public interest.