Accountability.
Accountability. The obligation imposed by law, lawful order, or regulation, accepted by a person for keeping accurate records to ensure control of property, documents, or funds, with or without possession of the property. The person who is accountable is concerned with control while the person who has possession is responsible for custody, care, and safekeeping.
Source
32 CFR § 273.3
Scoping language
Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the purpose of this subpart.