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OPA obtains highest rating in third consecutive peer review
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Posted on Jun 09 2008
The CNMI Office of the Public Auditor received the highest possible rating in its recent external quality control peer review. The Association of Pacific Islands Public Auditors peer review team comprised of the Republic of Palau Public Auditor Satrunino Tewid, FSM Audit Supervisor Michael Henry, and technical consultant Charles W. Hester commended OPA for exemplifying “the highest standards of the auditing profession.”
The peer review team tested OPA’s adherence to Government Auditing Standards promulgated by the Comptroller General of the Unites States. OPA has undergone three peer reviews since Public Auditor Michael Sablan assumed his position. All three reviews resulted in the same highest rating of full compliance with Government Auditing Standards. The review covered OPA’s audits and attestation engagements during the period from Oct. 1, 2004 through Sept. 30, 2007.
Sablan credits OPA’s continued high marks to the hard work and professionalism of his staff. This achievement is a “reflection of their commitment to auditing standards and the office,” Sablan said. “As I leave OPA, I am confident that the office is well positioned to fulfill all of its mandates in accordance with highest standards of the profession.” Sablan resigned his post effective this July.
The Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs provided special funding to cover the costs of the CNMI OPA peer review. In accordance with APIPA guidelines, a copy of the peer review report was provided to Gov. Benigno R. Fitial, Senate President Pete P. Reyes, and House Speaker Arnold I. Palacios.
OPA will host the 19th annual APIPA conference on Saipan in July. The conference offers the opportunity for interested individuals to learn about government auditing standards among other topics. For more information, visit the APIPA conference website at www.apipa2008.org. [B][I](OPA)[/I][/B]
