United States Government Glossary of Interagency and Associated Terms/accountability

by Federal Government of the United States

accountability - The ability to account for personal property by providing a complete audit trial for property transactions from receipt to final disposition.

(SOURCE - DOS/ USAID, FAM, 14 FAM 411.4)

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accountability - The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds.

(SOURCE - DOD, DOD Dictionary, JP 1)