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auditor

[aw-di-ter] / ˈɔ dɪ tər /
NOUN
person who inspects financial records
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It essentially means that judges must presume that the government — whether it be federal prosecutors, an IRS auditor or an FBI agent — did their jobs according to the rules and in good faith.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

The measure would require the state auditor to conduct a financial and performance audit of proposed ballot initiatives and of the programs they fund.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Its chief financial officer, external auditor and several board members resigned.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

“I’m not surprised. He’s not an auditor, he’s not a CPA. He doesn’t know the professional standard and what consists of an audit.”

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

The writer is freed from the obligation of finding an auditor in public.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

She’ll push for changes like ensuring that boards and auditors are independent or urging companies to buy back and retire shares.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

Walker opened a foundation bank account and transferred funds to his personal accounts, Bonta said, attempting to conceal those transfers with fake reimbursement records and forging receipts to mislead auditors.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

That’s a nearly 75% decrease from the $2.2 billion auditors recommended on 2020 returns.

From MarketWatch Jun. 5, 2026

Privacy & Transparency Look for no-logs policies that have been verified by independent auditors.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

We, his auditors, were enthralled—swept away in awe.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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