The Office of the Auditor General is pleased to announce that its report entitled Special Review of the Government of Montserrat’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Procurement of the Cuban Medical Brigade – Lessons-Learned Report was presented to the Legislative Assembly on July 26th, 2022.   It assessed the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ [MOHSS] […]

The Office of the Auditor General has developed a generic Reporting Concerns Guidance to ensure that persons who have concerns relating to the Government of Montserrat’s activities are able to disclose them with the confidence that they will be addressed. The OAG will also consider concerns about public bodies which we audit as part of […]

The Office of the Auditor General is pleased to announce that its report entitled Information Technology Audit of the Trade and Quality Infrastructure Division: Electronic Fuel Price Calculator was presented to the Legislative Assembly on 26 October 2021.    Background With the advancement of technology, the Government of Montserrat’s Ministries and Departments have become increasingly dependent […]

The Office of the Auditor General is pleased to announce that its report entitled The Government of Montserrat’s 2010 Agreement with Delta Petroleum (Montserrat) Limited was presented to the Legislative Assembly on 26 October 2021.    Background In July 2010, the Government of Montserrat and the Managing Director of Delta Petroleum Limited, signed an Agreement for […]

Sustainability was presented to the Legislative Assembly on 26 October 2021.   It assessed public secondary education in Montserrat, including infrastructure, teaching & outcomes. Background: The MSS was established long before the volcanic crisis of the mid-1990s.   Historically, it was one of two secondary schools on Montserrat.   In 1938, the MSS was formed from the amalgamation […]

The Office of the Auditor General is pleased to announce that its report entitled The Montserrat St. Patrick’s Festival: Efficiency and Effectiveness of its Management was presented to the Legislative Assembly on September 28, 2021.  Background: The Festival, whose long history predates the volcanic crisis of 1995, began as a one-day celebration.  In March 2012, […]

Last year (2020) was challenging with work being delayed primarily due to inaccessibility to information, documents, and personnel, all of which were forced by the COVID-19 related national shutdowns/lockdowns.  I am grateful for all assistance provided to my staff during the conduct of the various audit assignments and thus extend heartfelt thanks to the staff […]

The Report of the Auditor General on the Audit of the Public Accounts of Montserrat for the fiscal year 2019-2020 was presented to the Legislative Assembly on 27 July, 2021.  Background The Auditor General has the responsibility of auditing the Public Accounts of Montserrat and of all public offices and public bodies established by an […]

The Office of the Auditor General is pleased to announce that its report entitled Performance Audit of the Office of the Deputy Governor and Related Departments was presented to the Legislative Assembly on December 1st, 2020.  Background: The ODG’s headquarters offers consular services, manages Government pensions, and assists the Deputy Governor, who oversees all employees […]

The Office of the Auditor General is pleased to announce that its report entitled Government of Montserrat’s Use of Capital Assets: Vehicles and Police Boats was presented to the Legislative Assembly on October 27th, 2020.  Background: The Ministry of Finance & Economic Management oversees the assets across the public service.  Each year, Departments and Ministries […]