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\u2019s activities are able to disclose them with the confidence that they will be addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The OAG will also consider concerns about public bodies which we audit as part of our on-going risk-based approach to the audit process. The main Principles of this Guidance are:
\u2022 We will provide individuals with a process for reporting their concerns
\u2022 Individuals who raise concerns in good faith will not be disadvantaged by the OAG
\u2022 The confidentiality of all persons reporting concerns will be protected by the OAG
\u2022 All disclosures will be addressed as appropriate
\u2022 Any evidently vexatious allegations will not be pursued.
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The types of matters that should be reported to the OAG and further information on the process of reporting are provided below and within the Guidance. It might for instance include concerns about:
\u2022 Fraud and\/or mismanagement of public funds
\u2022 corrupt or improper use of funds or resources
\u2022 negligence or mismanagement by someone in the Public Service or a related organisation in relation to the use of the GOM resources.
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An individual who is concerned about a particular issue is encouraged to disclose that to the Reporting Concerns Unit within the Office of the Auditor General by visiting the OAG (appointments only) by emailing mnaoreportingconcerns@gmail.com or by calling 664 491 3460.<\/p>\n\n\n\n