audits

Updated: June 27, 2025

The stratagem of the old soldier succeeded in its utmost extent. He assumed the great oaken-chair usually occupied by the steward at his audits; and Dr. In a moment all was bustle, with the clank of wine-cups and of flagons.

Sir Walter Scott - Peveril of the Peak

But it is clear why they had to fight, and why bureaus of governmental research, industrial audits, budgeting and the like are the ugly ducklings of reform. They reverse the process by which interesting public opinions are built up.

Walter Lippmann - Public Opinion