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              A calculator with a hand.FMA is responsible for financial statement audits of the U.S. government and a handful of executive agencies. In addition, FMA identifies ways to strengthen accountability and internal controls for federal programs, assets, and accounting operations. FMA is also involved in GAO’s standard-setting role, leading work to maintain and improve federal auditing and internal control standards.**Some positions this team employs:**Financial Statement AuditorsAccountantsProgram AnalystsInformation Systems SpecialistsCommunication AnalystsAdministrative Assistants**Work at a glance:**Jump To:
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