Teamwork and Leadership. No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of a continent. âJohn Donne, English poet, 1572â1631. In this text, youâll explore answers to these questions:
Treasury Department. The U.S. Department of the Treasury performs four basic functions: formulating and recommending economic, financial, tax, and fiscal policies; serving as financial agent for the U.S. government; enforcing the law; and manufacturing coins and currency. The Treasury Department was created by an act of September 2, 1789 (31 U.S.C.A. Â§ 301). Many subsequent acts have affected the development of the department and created its numerous bureaus and divisions.
DEFINITION of 'Comptroller General'. A high-ranking accounting position in the U.S. government. Appointed by the President of the United States, the Comptroller General serves as the head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and is ultimately responsible for the fiscal activities of the U.S. government. Next Up.