US Government Accountability Office

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The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services to the Congress. GAO is responsible for examining how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars, providing recommendations for improving government operations, and identifying areas of waste, fraud, and abuse. Its mission is to support Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and help improve the performance and accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. GAO is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has offices throughout the country. The agency is led by the Comptroller General of the United States, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.