Koror, Palau: Program Director from the Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI), Mike Scott, is providing in-person technical assistance to the Office of the Public Auditor (OPA) of the Republic of Palau this week.
Mr Scott’s assistance covers matters ranging from the delivery of quality audits to the internal governance of the OPA. This includes working with the Public Auditor, Satrunino Tewid, and his staff to help the OPA update its forward program of work and refine its human resource practices.
Mr Scott explained, “A big part of the OPA’s work is conducting performance audits in response to requests from the Senate and from the OPA’s annual audit plan.
“I’m here to advise the audit teams on how to approach and complete a number of those audits, as well as audits of grants received by the government and audits of the performance information prepared by public agencies.”
Of the team at the OPA, Mr Scott said, “They are committed to using the full range of their office’s mandate to deliver quality audits and other work that provides transparency and accountability for the Palau Congress and citizens of Palau.
“This small team plays an outsized role in Palau’s public financial management system and strives to enhance public sector performance.”
Mr Tewid welcomed the assistance from PASAI through Mr Scott’s visit, saying, “My office plays a crucial role in safeguarding the efficient and effective administration of public resources for the people and Government of Palau.
“I am grateful for PASAI’s invaluable assistance in helping us to fulfil this role.”
During his mission, Mr Scott also visited the Ambassador of Australia to the Republic of Palau, His Excellency Mr Toby Sharpe, to brief him on the support PASAI is providing to the OPA.
PASAI acknowledges the support of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Program Director, Mike Scott (centre), with Palau Public Auditor, Satrunino Tewid (third from right), and his staff
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Contact information:
Mike Scott, Program Director PASAI
E: mike.scott@pasai.org P: +64 9 304 1275
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