GAO

GAO was a research entity before the Great War, mentioned

Background
The group housed their Department of Research Subsidies in an office building in the Falls Church area. An employee, Elise Walton, wrote a terminal entry describing the events of the Great War, including not being allowed to leave the building or being able to tell what was happening outside.

Appearances
GAO is mentioned

Behind the scenes
The General Accounting Office was the original name of the Government Accountability Office, a federal agency that audits, investigates, and evaluates matters for Congress.