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Acting U.S. Comptroller General

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Orice Williams Brown's term as Acting Comptroller General began on December 30, 2025, when Gene Dodaro's term ended. By law, the Comptroller General selects an Acting Comptroller General from within GAO before he or she vacates the position. Orice Williams Brown’s term will end when a new Comptroller General is confirmed.

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