• The Government Accounts Chamber is an independent, impartial agency that monitors and analyzes government spending.
  • It provides Congress and federal agencies with unbiased and reliable information to help the government save money and operate more efficiently.
  • The GAO monitors how the government is using taxpayer money and provides reports and recommendations to the government.
  • The GAO is also responsible for setting standards to streamline the process during government audits and reviews.
  • The Comptroller General is the head of the GAO and is appointed by the President for a 15-year term.