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The OAG and Good Governance
In a demanding and increasingly complex fiscal and policy environment, it is critical to consider the value-added of all stakeholders in the Executive, Legislature and civil society, including independent actors like Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) such as the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).
In an era which emphasises “doing more with less”, governments are being held accountable not only for the execution of the public budget, but for the effective, efficient, and economical use of taxpayers' money. Through their traditional role in external oversight of government accounts, Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) form a critical link in a country’s accountability chain. Yet, this is not the only avenue through which SAIs can support good governance.
There is untapped potential in the evolved role of SAIs to go beyond their traditional oversight role and link their work into policy making and policy decisions. It is through this process that SAIs can provide insight to improve the functioning of processes and programmes, and foresight to aid governments in adapting to future trends and risks. Such evidenced-based contributions to addressing systemic issues can lead to better policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) partakes in ensuring good governance by aligning its governance objectives and strategies with that of the Solomon Islands’ pdfNational Development Strategy 2016(1.05 MB) , in particular, the NDS’s Objective 5 which aims to create a “Unified nation with stable and effective governance and public order.”
The NDS Objective’s midterm strategies include policies and programs that aim to create an “Efficient and effective public service with sound corporate culture” and “Reduce corruption through improved governance at the national, provincial and community levels.”
The NDS’s goals are themselves tied to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These goals encourage member nations such as the Solomon Islands to put in place policies and programmes that encourage sustainable economic growth through good governance measures.
Solomon Islands’ Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is also a member of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Organisation’s (INTOSAI), which promotes good governance through its professional standards such as the INTOSAI Guidance for Good Governance.
At the national level, government policies such as the Democratic Coalition for Change Government’s (DCCG) Policy, ensures that the strategies of the NDS are implemented through its various Ministries’ and Agencies’ programmes and work plans.
The OAG also, through its pdfCorporate Plan 2017-2022(926 KB) , align its objectives and strategies with the DCCG Policy’s good governance plans.
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Provincial Government Financial Audit Branch (PGFAB) deals with Provincial Government financial statement audits, accounts and records audits and Special audits.
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The Corporate Governance and Financial Audit Branch (CGFAB) deals with financial statement audits for State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and Statutory Authorities (SAs). The Branch also reviews outsourced audits.
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Welcome to the Office of the Auditor General’s website. This website serves as a platform for members of the public to engage with and gain a better understanding and awareness of the work we do.
Through this website, we will make available to the public, audit reports produced by the OAG including the Auditor General’s Annual Reports to Parliament. It is hoped that by doing so, members of the public, partners and stakeholders will have full access to the details of these reports and be encouraged to discuss them through various tools such as our online forum that we also make available on this website.
Furthermore, it is hoped that by visiting this website, members of the public, partners and stakeholders will also have access to information that will make them better understand the roles, responsibilities and functions of the Auditor General and the Auditor General’s Office.
Our work is guided by our pdfCorporate Plan 2022-2027(1.45 MB). The plan gives broad objectives that we will strive to achieve over the six year period and sets down the activities and values we have set for ourselves in meeting those objectives.
The Plan also maps out how our Office is going to work towards meeting its obligations as a Supreme Audit Institution [SAI] within the international fraternity of SAIs – in meeting international auditing standards and making our contribution towards the international goal of all SAIs of “making a difference to the lives of citizens”.
In developing our Plan in consultation with all our staff at every level, we have kept in mind what our international fraternity expects of us, which is to make a difference to our citizens – by:
- Strengthening the accountability, transparency and integrity of government and public sector entities – through audit activities, reporting and publication of findings;
- Demonstrating ongoing relevance to citizens, Parliaments and other stakeholders – through being responsive, using effective and proactive communication, and supporting change in government and public entities; and
- Being a model organization through leading by example – e.g. in good governance, transparency and accountability of SAI performance, in following ethical standards, in promoting a culture of quality and continual improvement, and in learning and knowledge sharing.
When looking at how we do this within the Solomon Islands, we also take account of the development plans guiding our nation to ensure that our work is relevant and useful in improving the lives of Solomon Islanders through scrutiny of the effectiveness of those plans – at the regional, national, provincial and constituency levels.
I trust that this website will be useful to members of the public, our partners and stakeholders who wish to learn more about our efforts to ensure that public funds are accurately accounted for, and for making significant contributions to improvements in public sector administration.
Our Mission
As a centre of excellence we enhance the strengthening of public sector accountability, transparency and integrity to the people of Solomon Islands through professional, independent audit services and reports to our elected legislatures.
Our Vision
To be an independent, competent national audit office with qualified professionals to ensure accountability and transparency in the public sector for the people of Solomon Islands.