PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (PAC)
\pˈʌblɪk ɐkˈa͡ʊnts kəmˈɪti pˈak], \pˈʌblɪk ɐkˈaʊnts kəmˈɪti pˈak], \p_ˈʌ_b_l_ɪ_k ɐ_k_ˈaʊ_n_t_s k_ə_m_ˈɪ_t_i__ p_ˈa_k]\
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A committe of considerable power who examines the auditors reports to make sure that any government funding to the various departments of government is used in the correct manner and according to the government guidelines. A PAC or Public Accounts Committe will vary in numbers, in the UK for example there are 15 members from parliament and also the opposition leader is on the committee.
By Henry Campbell Black
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