PASAI

The Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) is the official association of supreme audit institutions in the Pacific region.

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

"An inspection ... found that a Japanese-funded infrastructure project at Palikir Elementary School was implemented in accordance with its objectives and grant requirements, while also identifying maintenance issues." See page 3:
https://t.co/ghq4BadZV7

#PacificAuditors #SAIs

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

"Public Auditor Erick Paul said the findings demonstrate the need for immediate improvements in financial management and accountability."

Another audit by SAI FSM Pohnpei in 🇫🇲 on the front page: https://t.co/ghq4BadZV7

#PacificAuditors #SAIs

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

New report out now calling for a comprehensive and system-wide approach to the independence of #SAIs, with plenty of actionable recommendations for different groups.

[OECD Governance @OECDgov]

Supreme #audit institutions' independence is central to their mission of overseeing the use of public funds.

While independence is often enshrined in law, in practice it is shaped by many informal factors.

What are they, and how can they be navigated? ➡️ https://t.co/HihztSUWPn

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

"A portion of the fees motorists pay when they register or renew their vehicles each year has not been properly accounted for or used efficiently to help rid Guam of abandoned vehicles, old appliances and other recyclables"
https://t.co/6cSonj2xNX

#PacificAuditors @guamopa 🇬🇺

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

We are in Tonga this week training 18 Pacific Island senior staff from the government audit offices of Chuuk State (in 🇫🇲), 🇨🇰, 🇳🇷, 🇵🇬, 🇹🇴, 🇹🇻 and 🇻🇺 to deliver high-quality compliance audits of govt payroll frameworks: https://t.co/xCdecY7Qux

#PacificAuditors #SAIs @INTOSAI_IDI

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

This week we are in Fiji, wrapping up a 3-day regional workshop with the @INTOSAI_IDI alongside representatives from international development agencies, our #SAIs and legislators from Fiji 🇫🇯, Kiribati 🇰🇮 and Samoa 🇼🇸. More details on this gathering in: https://t.co/QNMeQS2wsQ

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

"[P]erformance audit needs to be a strategic public accountability capability—one that can test whether institutions are delivering impact, building resilience and adapting effectively to long-term change."

@auditorgenvic #ACAG #IMPACT2026

[INTOSAI Journal @INTOSAIJournal]

.@auditorgenvic will host the International Meeting of Performance Audit Critical Thinkers (IMPACT) 2026 in Melbourne on Nov 4-5, 2026, bringing together the global performance auditing community for 2 days of insight, collaboration & exchange. Learn more: https://t.co/TxoDQMSSv3

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

"The FSM National Postal Services has made some progress in addressing long-standing operational weaknesses identified in a 2021 performance audit, but many recommendations remain only partially implemented or unresolved."

See page 3: https://t.co/iB4wnoaEOG

SAI FSM 🇫🇲

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

In a bonus blog post for the month, Jonathan Keate from SAI New Zealand 🇳🇿 shares what's ahead for environmental auditing in the Pacific over the next 3 years: https://t.co/MNakoxN4Y9
After 30 years at the SAI we wish him the best for the future!
#PacificAuditors #SAIs @WGEASecre

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

"A newly released audit ... found major weaknesses in the Nett District Government's handling of public funds, including missing financial records, late bank deposits, unsupported disbursements, payroll deficiencies, and poor oversight ..."
https://t.co/e2t1PEoKTX FSM Pohnpei 🇫🇲

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

"The Office of the National Public Auditor has found that the FSM National Postal Services has made some progress in addressing long-standing operational weaknesses ... but many recommendations remain only partially implemented or unresolved." Page 3: https://t.co/e2t1PEoKTX 🇫🇲

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

"For 25 years, three words have guided the SAI of French Polynesia’s actions: independence, usefulness, and impartiality."
It may be a 'young' office, but this SAI is no stranger to innovation and adaptation. Read about it in the @INTOSAIJournal: https://t.co/d9gD0yE6ag
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[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

This week we are helping 20 North Pacific auditors (from the #SAIs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM 🇫🇲); the FSM states of Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap; Guam 🇬🇺; the Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 and Palau 🇵🇼) to prepare for upcoming performance audits:
https://t.co/4ThxUxL7B7

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

Read the blog post we wrote for the CBC on how #SAIs can use (and are using) stakeholder engagement to increase impact and drive independence: https://t.co/swpPGIpKrR
As a bonus, there's a link to a video @FJ_Audit_Office 🇫🇯 made about its independence journey.
#PacificAuditors

[INTOSAI Capacity Building Committee @INTOSAI_CBC]

PASAI’s latest blog explores how SAIs in the Pacific are using strategic stakeholder engagement—through communication, collaboration, and outreach—to strengthen trust, enhance audit impact, and support independence.

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

This month's blog post is by one of those on the facilitation team for the PASAI–IDI cooperative compliance audit of government payroll frameworks program. Seven SAIs from the region are on board (🇨🇰 🇳🇷 🇵🇬 🇹🇴 🇹🇻 🇻🇺) and will meet later this month in Tonga: https://t.co/JP8KyIGRxR

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

Read how we made progress across our strategic priorities in our third quarterly report for this financial year: https://t.co/Bjia2ZtOFP

#PacificAuditors #SAIs

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

Many thanks to our ACAG colleagues for the chance to share with them in a webinar last week the work of our Pacific Island SAIs who participated in a cooperative audit on #ClimateChange adaptation actions. See the full regional report: https://t.co/6JVRwEEec2
#PacificAuditors

[INTOSAI Journal @INTOSAIJournal]

New issue alert! The Q1 2026 INTOSAI Journal issue is out, featuring highlights from INCOSAI XXV—showcasing key discussions, outcomes, & priorities shaping the future of public sector auditing. Read more: https://t.co/A0OXNd0BPR

#INTOSAI #INCOSAIXXV #PublicAudit #Accountability

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

"In some cases, checks totaling more than $47,000 were issued directly to an employee rather than vendors, reducing transparency and accountability over how funds were ultimately used." – K Press article (p2) on a SAI FSM Pohnpei (in 🇫🇲) audit: https://t.co/U5D0TSYBww

#SAIs

[PASAI @PASAI_HQ]

"Money not spent is not the marker of fiscal discipline. Money well spent is. And by that measure, the audit tells a different story."
https://t.co/8XSmxIGaIP

#PacificAuditors #SAIs @guamopa 🇬🇺