comptroller general

noun

: the accounting officer of the U.S. who investigates financial claims against or on behalf of the government

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“Comptroller general.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/comptroller%20general. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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