United States Government Glossary of Interagency and Associated Terms/accountability
| 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) |
| 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) |