Suva, Fiji: Performance Audit Director for the Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI), Mike Scott, visited the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) for the Republic of Fiji from 7 to 12 April to provide staff with in-person technical support on performance auditing.
Adding to guidance he provided staff earlier on the team’s yet-to-be-published ‘Climate Change Adaptation Actions’, ‘Affordable Housing’ and ‘Agriculture Assistance Program’ audits, Mr Scott reviewed progress and advised on best practice approaches to audit completion.
Mr Scott reviewed two of the OAG’s follow up reports on the government’s response to its audits of the ‘Management of Rural Electrification Program’ and the ‘Management of Land Reform Program’.
“Overall, my view is that OAG Fiji has a good and strong approach,” he said.
Mr Scott reviewed another two of the office’s completed performance audits, noting a logical overall structure and effective presentation of findings within each audit’s report, and suggesting ways to enhance the impact of the reporting.
Training of staff throughout the week included auditee relationship management, auditing government action on meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals outlined in its 2030 Agenda, annual work programme planning and the practical application of the OAG’s performance audit manual. The group included staff who are relatively new to performance auditing.
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).
PASAI Performance Audit Director, Mike Scott (third from left, front row) with performance audit staff from the Office of the Auditor-General of the Republic of Fiji
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Contact information:
Mike Scott, Director Performance Audit PASAI
E: mike.scott@pasai.org P: +64 9 304 1275
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