In its August 25, 2010 edition, the Saipan Tribune reported that the Office of the Attorney General has filed separate criminal cases against five government employees in the wake of investigations by the Office of Public Auditor that uncovered time sheets being falsified, deposit and trust money being stolen, and even a Public School System's laptop landing at a pawnshop.

OPA receives and acts on complaints from the public to investigate fraud, waste and abuse in government. The public is encouraged to report these activities using the OPA Hotline.

The Saipan Tribune article can be read here.