### Question
What is the definition of verification examination?


### Answer
The definition of **verification examination** is as follows 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) of this section

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

