### Question
Can you define what verification examination means?


### Answer
**Verification examination** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 6381*:

> an examination of such books, records, papers, or other documents of a person or company as the Comptroller General determines necessary and appropriate to assess the accuracy, reliability, and adequacy of the energy information, or financial information, referred to in subsection (a)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6381*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part A-Energy Data Base and Energy Information**

