A report from the Office of the Public Auditor did “commend” the Department of Public Lands but notes that the agency seems to be finding it hard to manage public land leases and permits. According to an OPA audit released on July 17, 2018, DPL was found without “sufficient...

The Office of the Public Auditor issued a press release yesterday dispelling ownership of a chart that compares the performances of gubernatorial candidates and allegedly issued by the office. According to the press release that was signed by public auditor Michael Pai, “[OPA]...

The Office of the Public Auditor noted in a report to the Legislature that the closure of the Outer Cove Marina hinders audit recommendations of the office to the Department of Lands and Natural Resources. In a July 2, 2018 letter addressed to Senate President Arnold I. Palacios...

The Department of Finance’s Division of Customs has yet to persuade the Office of the Public Auditor that they have resolved previous issues in audit findings. In a July 2, 2018 letter addressed to Senate President Arnold I. Palacios (R-Saipan), House Speaker Rafael S. Demapan...