as in magistrates
a person appointed by a court to prepare an account of financial matters in a civil case
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Recent Examples of auditors
For example, auditors found the city’s school system doesn’t have written policies on risk assessment and data backups, or keep a full list of all applications used by local schools.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
According to the report, auditors recommended the IFA appoint a chief internal auditor independent of other state agencies and establish a full-time internal audit program at the IFA.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The former property managers were not always prompt in producing the records needed for the audit, leaving auditors unable to obtain sufficient evidence to form an opinion on the financial statements.
—R.a. Schuetz, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
However, the university is facing criticism from tribal leaders and state auditors for moving too slowly.
—Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Treasurer Richard Cain allegedly searched for donations that had been classified as restricted to certain purposes but could be reclassified as unrestricted, without consulting with the finance committee or auditors.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2025, Global Standard received an ISEAL Innovations Fund Impulse grant to develop a GOTS due diligence training for auditors.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
In a city government like Los Angeles has, the more auditors the better.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Those records, which have been turned over to auditors and the FBI, include instances in which Gallon-Clark acknowledged McCrory’s influence over the funding.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
According to the report, auditors recommended the IFA appoint a chief internal auditor independent of other state agencies and establish a full-time internal audit program at the IFA.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The former property managers were not always prompt in producing the records needed for the audit, leaving auditors unable to obtain sufficient evidence to form an opinion on the financial statements.
—R.a. Schuetz, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
However, the university is facing criticism from tribal leaders and state auditors for moving too slowly.
—Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Treasurer Richard Cain allegedly searched for donations that had been classified as restricted to certain purposes but could be reclassified as unrestricted, without consulting with the finance committee or auditors.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In 2025, Global Standard received an ISEAL Innovations Fund Impulse grant to develop a GOTS due diligence training for auditors.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
In a city government like Los Angeles has, the more auditors the better.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Those records, which have been turned over to auditors and the FBI, include instances in which Gallon-Clark acknowledged McCrory’s influence over the funding.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auditors
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Judge Amanda Tipples, who was assisted by two magistrates, said that the initial report made by Brooks did not mention damage to the phone, but referred to harassment instead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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In 16th-century Italy, gamblers could wager on the election of civic magistrates and the outcome of papal conclaves.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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During the legal dispute between family members, three judges recused themselves, Swartz reported at the time.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Though judges make determinations on what type of evidence a jury will hear, their rulings are typically open to the public, an important measure for transparency and fairness in the criminal justice system.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Brown clashed with referees several times during the regular season.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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Phil Buckingham outlined the relevant laws of the game for us and while hair-pulling isn’t specifically referenced within them, referees and VAR reviews are taking a dim view of it.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Donohue, a volunteer social worker, is set to receive her masters in social work from New York University this month.—
Niki Donohue,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Vandenberg is a seven-year Marine Corps veteran, former Jeopardy champion and is studying for a masters degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Former federal judges Jeremy Fogel and Liam O’Grady said jurists are losing trust in the integrity of the Department of Justice.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Ripe for abuse This judicial resignation-gubernatorial appointment two-step is not unusual, said Jewett, who added that jurists have been debating the timing of when governors should fill court vacancies for the last 25 years — particularly because the practice is ripe for abuse.—
Norine Dworkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rather, the justices ruled that absent an express instruction from a court or Congress, the legislature can’t take race into account in drawing district lines.—
Stephen L. Carter,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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At least four of the nine justices must vote in favor of granting a petition for the Court to take a case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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The department disputes that, saying judges are independent adjudicators who decide cases individually.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Bradford is one of 81 adjudicators the company employs across six continents.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Auditors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auditors. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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