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 […]
The Office of the Auditor General is pleased to announce that its report entitled The Montserrat Social Security Fund: Governance & Sustainability was presented to the Legislative Assembly on July 28, 2020. Background: The MSSF was enacted in 1985 and began operations in July, 1986. The Fund receives contributions from employees, employers, and self-employed persons. […]
The Office of the Auditor General is pleased to announce that its report entitled Government of Montserrat’s Strategic Planning and Budgetary Processes was presented to the Legislative Assembly on July 28th, 2020. Background: The Ministry of Finance & Economic Management co-ordinates these processes across the public service. Each year, Ministries and Departments provide their proposals […]
The Report of the Auditor General on the Audit of the Public Accounts of Montserrat 2018-2019 was presented to the Legislative Assembly on 28 July, 2020. 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 Act of Parliament and […]
The Office of the Auditor General is pleased to announce that its report entitled Special Financial and Compliance Audit on the Operations of the Montserrat Ferry Service was presented to the Legislative Assembly on July 28 2020. Background: This review assessed whether the relevant systems and processes were in place to ensure the effective and […]
On June 17, 2020, Cabinet approved the adoption of a whistleblowing framework, that is, the Reporting Concerns Guidance that was developed by the Office of the Auditor General for individuals or organizations to report any concerns or irregularities relating to COVID-19 Relief Fund. This Guidance is applicable to all public servants or anyone who wishes […]
A Post-Implementation Benefits Study report of the Auditor General on the Alexandria Library Management Software was presented to the Legislative Assembly on May 19, 2020. Background This report assessed whether the benefits identified for investing in the Alexandria Library Management Software, were achieved and determine whether the Montserrat Public Library (MPL) have any plans for […]