Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of the Public Auditor is to conduct audits to institutionalize economy, efficiency, accountability, and transparency in government operations, programs, activities, and functions.

Furthermore, the OPA endeavors to fulfill this mission by providing management with tools (audit reports) to improve operations. This is accomplished by conducting audits in an objective, impartial, and unbiased manner and providing management with findings and recommendations for improvement. The quality of audits the OPA conducts is guided by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) promulgated by the United States Government Accountability Office. In accordance with the Standards, the OPA undergoes an External Quality Control Review every three years to ensure the OPA is conducting its audits in accordance with GAGAS.

In the conduct of audits, the OPA acts to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse in the expenditure of public funds. Any suspected cases of fraud, violations of laws, or other irregularities uncovered during audits are reported to the Office of the Attorney General or the Office of the Special Prosecutor for further investigation and prosecution. The successful prosecution of financial crimes against the Republic creates an environment of deterrence to prevent future incidents.