audit(The periodic or continuous verification of the accounts, assets and liabilities of a company or other organization, often to confirm compliance with legal and professional standards)
authorisation(An official certification of competence or a transfer of the right and power to act, including permission from government to use state funds for a particular program or project)
authority body(An organized assemblage of authorized persons or officials empowered to implement and enforce laws, oversee jurisdictions, settle disputes, adjudicate or make some other legal determination)