Plenary Session

Course Description

The closing plenary will feature short presentations and a panel discussion with APIPA member offices.  These presentations and discussion will highlight examples of current work and provide a template for next steps for accountability and auditing in the region.  Graduate School USA instructor, Mr. Drummond Kahn, will facilitate the session.

APIPA Member Presentations and Topics

• Palau -- Palau Public Utilities, Koror-Airai Sanitation Project (KASP) Audit
  • Reggie Mabel and Dilrae Mechol
• Guam -- Coronavirus Relief Fund Expenditures and Procurement of Hotels Used for COVID-19 Quarantine
  • Christian Rivera and Fred Jones
• FSM National -- FSM Trust Fund Audit; NORMA PROP Project Audit,
  • Christopher Delcampo and Jane Gallen
• Pohnpei State -- State Government Component Unit Audit & Investigation
  • Pernes Samuel and Cherry Lyn Somcio
• Yap State -- Yap Health Services Collections
  • Bryan Dabugsiy and Vallyna Gippin
• Republic of the Marshall Islands -- Passport Audit
  • Damiee Riklon and Maludrik Maludrik
• CNMI -- Government Vehicle Inventory Audit
  • Miguel Demapan and Wilma Atalig-Fejeran
• Fiji -- Compliance Audit on COVID-19 Assistance
  • Kuruwara Tunisalevu

Closing Ceremony

• Closing Prayer, Rev. Eleasaro Faataa, CCCAS-Petesa Tai, American Samoa
• Closing Remarks, Hon. Talauega Eleasaro Ale, Lt. Governor, American Samoa
• Closing Remarks, Mr. Tofa Sualauvi H. Sua, Acting Territorial Auditor

What You Will Learn

• Understand recent audit and accountability examples from APIPA member offices
• Describe key accountability approaches for current and future work
• Review next steps for accountability and auditing among APIPA member offices

Who Should Attend?

APIPA conference sessions are intended for island government accountability professionals.  Audit, budget, finance, accounting, and related management and staff members will find interest and value in this presentation.