Potential recovery of $2.6 million referred to the AGO for legal action

(January 14, 2010)  

OPA released its semi-annual Audit Recommendations Tracking Report for the period ending June 30, 2009. The number of delinquent recommendations decreased by 13 (31%) from 42 in 2008 to 29 during the fist six months of 2009. Agencies with delinquent recommendations as of June 30, 2009 include the Commonwealth Ports Authority, Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, Department of Finance, Department of Public Lands, Department of Public Safety, Marianas Visitors Authority, Northern Marianas College, Northern Mariana Islands Retirement Fund, and the Public School System. During the first six months of 2009, OPA tracked a total of 48 audit recommendations. Of the 48 audit recommendations, one was closed and 47 remained either open or resolved. Of the 47 open or resolved recommendations, 29 were considered delinquent.

P&S Director's decision to deny GPPC's protest affirmed

(November 18, 2009)  

In its latest decision, OPA affirmed the decision of the Director of Procurement and Supply (P & S) on the appeal filed by GPPC from the denial of its protest of DPW-09-IFB-019, the Puerto Rico Dump Final Closure.

Audit shows increased private sector support to MVA's efforts in 2008

(October 27, 2009)  

The audited financial statements of the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) for the year ended September 30, 2008 were released. The audit, conducted by Burger & Comer, P.C., showed that in-kind contributions received from the private sector to support MVA's marketing initiatives increased from $218,842 in 2007 to $515,299 in 2008.