OAG Performance Auditors Received Additional Training from PASAI

February 21st, 2024

Majuro, Marshall Islands: The OAG received a four-day training in the area of performance auditing and related capacity-building support from Mr. Mike Scott, Performance Audit Director of the Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI), from February 13 to 16, 2024.

The training included two full days dedicated to performance auditing on various and focused topics ranging from audit planning to interview techniques and a report writing session that was attended by all staff of the OAG, among others. The training also included a quality assurance review of an audit engagement completed previously by the OAG. Specifically, the review looked at the audit file and the actual audit report against the relevant auditing standards or Yellowbook, which concluded that the audit file was very tidy and demonstrated compliance with the documentation requirements of the auditing standards and that the audit report was of high quality. In addition, the review also offered a few suggestions for OAG to consider continuing to advance the quality of its audit works.

“Mr. Mike’s training is important to us performance auditors because the training covers various topics in planning, conducting fieldwork, and writing easy-to-read reports. One of the many important lessons I learned from the training was keeping our audit objectives narrowed and focused to deliver timely and impactful performance audits. It is a pleasure to attend these trainings facilitated by PASAI.”

Commented Mr. AJ Enos, Audit Supervisor, Performance Auditing.

Mike Scott and the Performance Audit Division pictured at RMI OAG office.

Mike Scott has over 30 years of performance audit experience and has just recently joined PASAI. Before PASAI, Mr. Scott held an audit and assurance managerial role at New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs. Mr. Scott was also the Assistant Auditor-General of Performance Audit at the Office of the Auditor-General in New Zealand for nearly 12 years. With Mr. Scott’s experience, he believes it is crucial to spend more time during the planning phase of an audit.

The OAG would like to thank Mr. Scott and PASAI for this capacity-building training that has further enhanced the skills of our performance auditors. The OAG would also like to acknowledge the support of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for their support to PASAI and our region.

Centered, RMI Auditor-General Mr. Junior Patrick and PASAI’s Performance Audit Director Mr. Mike Scott, pictured with RMI OAG personnel at the Office front.

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OAG Management Team attends Leadership Training

January 31st, 2024

Majuro, Marshall Islands: The office of the Auditor-General (OAG) management team, along with other Heads of Departments (HODs) and management teams from RMI Government offices, attended a three-day workshop, “The Five Seeds of Effective Leadership”. The workshop was held in Majuro and conducted by Mr. Glenn Furuya, the Founder and CEO of a renowned development and consulting firm, Leadership Works, based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Majuro, Marshall Islands: The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) management team, along with other Heads of Departments (HODs) and management teams from RMI Government offices, attended a three-day workshop, “The Five Seeds of Effective Leadership”. The workshop was held in Majuro and conducted by Mr. Glenn Furuya, the Founder and CEO of a renowned development and consulting firm, Leadership Works, based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The workshop was divided into three sections, with the first two sections focusing on “Creating a Culture of Confidence” and “Leading Yourself Through Tough Times”. These sections were held over the first two days at the USP Long Island campus. The last section, “Tools for Effective Communication”, took place on the islet of Bokinbotin. Participants were divided into two groups, HODs and management, for each session.  

During the workshop, HODs and mid-management level teams learned how their perspective shapes their organizations and how they can create a positive and confident working environment. This positive attitude is reflected in their employees’ behavior and workplace culture. The second part of the workshop focused on dealing with work situations promoting professionalism in the workplace. The final part of the workshop emphasized the importance of effective communication within the workplace using special techniques to engage positively with co-workers and staff.  

The workshop was immensely rich in leadership skills learning and provided participants with powerful ideas such as, how to better understand and communicate and engage with their employees and colleagues professionally. This is a step forward in empowering RMI Government leadership teams with positive skills and mindset to lead. The RMI OAG expresses gratitude to Leadership Works and Mr. Glenn Furuya for the workshop, and the Office of the Chief Secretary for the invitation to attend and participate in the workshop.

OAG Auditor-General and management team: From left to right: Deputy Chief Investigator Laulani Loeak, Performance Audit Supervisors Jean Digno and AJ Enos, Performance Audit Manager Maludrik Maludrik, Auditor-General Mr. Junior Patrick, Financial and Compliance Audit Supervisor Ruson Mewa, Deputy Chief Investigator Lucia Reimers, IT Manager & Communication Officer Leban Joash, and Asst. Auditor-General Atmita Jonathan, pictured at Bokinbotin islet during the 3rd workshop – ‘Tools for Effective Communication’.
5 Seeds of Effective Leadership HOD participants at the Majuro USP campus.

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Leban Joash – IT Manager & Communication Officer

Email: ljoash@rmioag.com | Phone: 692 625 3390

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