oversightauthority
nounUK /ˈəʊvəsaɪt ɔːˈθɒrəti/
US /ˈoʊvərsaɪt əˈθɔːrəti/
A group or person with the power to check that others are doing things right.
The oversight authority visited the school to make sure the rules were being followed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The official right of a group to watch over and check another group's work.
The committee was given oversight authority over the new building project.
3. A government office that makes sure companies follow the law.
The oversight authority fined the factory for breaking safety rules.
4. The power to review and approve decisions made by others.
The board has oversight authority on all spending decisions.