OPA issued its report on CNMI agencies’ implementation of audit recommendations included in audit reports issued by OPA as of December 31, 2010. OPA tracked a total of 46 audit recommendations in 2010. Of the 46 audit recommendations, 6 were closed and 40 remained either open or resolved. Of the 40 open or resolved recommendations, 26 were considered delinquent.

Potential Recovery of $2.6 Million Referred to the AGO

As of December 31, 2010, audit recommendations in 7 audit reports were referred to the Attorney General’s Office for legal action to recover monies improperly expended. According to these 7 audit reports, approximately $2.6 million is potentially recoverable. The AGO did not provide OPA an update on these referral cases during OPA’s follow-up process, therefore, the status of these referrals remains unchanged.

Potential Recovery of $3.6 Million Depend on Agencies’ Action

OPA identified potential recoveries of approximately $3.6 million in 8 audit reports addressed to various agencies. During its semi-annual follow-up process for the period July 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, OPA received updates from the Department of Public Lands and the Northern Mariana Islands Retirement Fund on the status of recovery of funds. Of the $4,726,434 identified as potentially recoverable, $1,054,605 has been partially recovered leaving a balance of $3,671,829 still recoverable as of December 31, 2010.

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