THE Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) is helping Pacific Island audit offices strengthen operational planning to deliver high-quality audits and improve public sector accountability in Guam.

The five-day workshop runs from November 9 to 13, with 19 senior staff from eight government audit offices across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Guam, the Marshall Islands and Palau participating.

The workshop is facilitated by PASAI Chief Executive Esther Lameko-Poutoa and Programme Director Sinaroseta Palamo-Iosefo.

It focuses on helping Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) develop annual operational plans with clearly defined activities, timelines, responsibilities and audit coverage aligned with their strategic priorities.

Palamo-Iosefo said strong governance and effective operational planning were fundamental to ensuring SAIs identified and delivered work that mattered to their stakeholders.

“We are committed to supporting our member SAIs to prepare, manage and deliver work programs that provide transparency and accountability, and enhance public sector financial management and performance,” she said.

The workshop also supports audit leaders and management staff responsible for developing strategic and operational plans, monitoring implementation and reporting on results.

PASAI acknowledged the support of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.