News — PASAI
Facebook Events Contact us Learning Platform

Annual Report now available

The PASAI Annual Report 2021–22 was approved by members at PASAI’s Annual General Meeting on 23 September 2022.

We report on our progress using our Performance Reporting Framework which has been developed to meet our external reporting requirements (PBE FRS 48).

PASAI’s five Strategic Priorities continue to guide our programmes and activities and this occupies much of the report. PASAI’s financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2022 are also appended to the report.

Copies of past reports remain available on the Annual Reports page.

Share

PASAI 31st Governing Board meeting

Auckland, New Zealand: The Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) held its 31st Governing Board meeting online on 23 September 2022.

Sairusi Dukuno, Acting Auditor-General of Fiji and Chair of the PASAI Governing Board, chaired the meeting also attended by John Ryan, Secretary-General PASAI and Auditor-General of New Zealand, and Esther Lameko-Poutoa, Chief Executive PASAI, among other members and staff.

Ms Lameko-Poutoa provided an overview of the Secretariat’s work during July and August 2022 aligned to its five Strategic Priorities.

Her report included:

  • SAI independence strategy planning with SAIs,

  • stakeholder engagement toolkit release among related workshop for staff at 10 SAIs,

  • continued consultant support to complete the Financial Statements of Government audits of two SAIs while working with the remaining issues,

  • completion of the first phase of this financial year’s leadership programme for SAI heads and senior staff, and

  • technical assistance to design and implement strategic plans and performance monitoring systems for four SAIs.

The Governing Board endorsed the Annual Report and Financial Statements for presentation at the Annual General Meeting of PASAI Incorporated, held later that day.

Agenda items also included endorsement of a project plan to develop PASAI’s next Strategic Plan, with work beginning at the Governing Board’s next meeting set for 24 and 25 November 2022.

The Secretariat expresses its gratitude to the Governing Board members for their ongoing assistance and acknowledges our development partners for their continued support of PASAI and its work in the region.

-----END----

Contact information:

Esther Lameko-Poutoa, Chief Executive PASAI, Auckland, New Zealand
E: secretariat@pasai.org P: +64 9 304 1275

PDF version of this media release

Share

PASAI bids a fond farewell to Tiofilusi Tiueti

Auckland, New Zealand: The Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) is announcing the imminent departure of a well-respected member of the Secretariat, Tiofilusi Tiueti, who leaves his role to become the Minister of Finance for the Government of Tonga.

Mr Tiueti’s final day coincides with the next meeting of the PASAI Governing Board on Friday 23 September 2022.

Having joined the Secretariat as its Chief Executive in 2015, Mr Tiueti led the development of the new BLUE (Build, Liaise, Undertake, Evaluate) SAI delivery approach and the signing of new funding agreements positioning PASAI to move forward with certainty. More recently, Mr Tiueti has served as PASAI’s Director – Technical Support.

PASAI Chief Executive, Esther Lameko-Poutoa, reflected on Mr Tiueti’s contribution saying, “Tio has been a tireless advocate for effective public finance management, SAI independence and audit quality on regional and international stages.”

Mr Tiueti said it has been a great honour to make a difference for SAIs in the Pacific, adding, “The experience gained from PASAI and in working with INTOSAI regions and global bodies have prepared me well for my next endeavour.”

PASAI congratulates Mr Tiueti and wishes him all the success in his new role and future ventures. May he remain an asset to his country and the Pacific region.

Tiofilusi Tiueti

-----END----

Contact information:

Esther Lameko-Poutoa, Chief Executive PASAI, Auckland, New Zealand
E: secretariat@pasai.org P: +64 9 304 1275

PDF version of this media release

Share