Press Release

Date	Title of Article
4/7/08	OPA Releases Review of SHEFA (April 7, 2008) OPA’s primary finding is that SHEFA did not operate in a fiscally prudent manner as evidenced particularly by its hiring of independent contractors and improper payments to some Board members.  OPA also found that SHEFA and the CNMI Scholarship Office have similar eligibility requirements, therefore, their administrative functions could be consolidated without amendments to the eligibility criteria and benefits. Click here for the full decision.
2/15/08	OPA Dismisses Untimely Appeal (February 15, 2008) Bolis-R-Us Catering appealed Procurement and Supply’s decision denying its protest related to award of a contract for food service for the Department of Corrections, ITB 07-DOC-112. The appeal was filed late and good cause was not be found to justify considering the untimely appeal. The appeal was dismissed.Click here for the full decision.
1/30/08	(January 30, 2008) OPA 2007 Annual Report Delivered to Governor, Legislature. Click here for a copy of the full report.
12/28/07	OPA Releases Latest Audit Tracking Report (December 28, 2007) OPA released its semi-annual Audit Recommendations Tracking Report for the period ending June 30, 2007. OPA tracked a total of 60 audit recommendations for the first six months of 2007. Of the 60 audit recommendations, 1 was closed and 59 remained either open or resolved. Of the 59 open or resolved recommendations, 50 were considered delinquent. Click here for the Executive Summary (150 KB).  Click here for the Summary on Status of Audit Recommendations (93 KB).  Click here for the full report (33 MB).
10/2/07	OPA Releases Review of the Collection and Use of Managaha Landing and User Fees OPA’s review showed that adequate controls are in place and working to help ensure the proper collection, safeguard, accountability, and deposit of landing and user fees into the Trust Account. In addition, Tasi’s disbursements from the Trust Account for the maintenance and improvement of Managaha facilities and landscaping, as well as for other services, are allowable and in accordance with Section 9(D) of the Second Agreement. Click here to read the full report.
8/22/07	PSS FY 2006 Financial Audit Released For FY06, the CNMI Public School System showed a positive increase in total net assets of $4.8M or 5.9% over the prior year of $81 million. This is according to an independent audit conducted by J. Scott Magliari and Company. Increases in cash and cash equivalents of $1.01M, receivables from the CNMI of $1.2M and $5.3M of net capital assets, contributed to the increase. Liabilities, however, increased about $517K from $8.2M in FY05 to $8.7M in FY06 due to increases in vouchers payable and deferred revenue.  Click here to read OPA's Executive Summary of the Single Audit report. Click here to read the full Single Audit report.
8/20/07	NMC FY 2006 Financial Audit Released The Northern Marianas College received $81 thousand less in Federal Grants for FY06 or $5.72M compared to the previous year of $5.80M. This is according to an audit conducted by Deloitte and Touche. Federal grants are one source of revenues for the college. Other revenues include private gifts and donation which also decreased by $20 thousand from $93K in FY05 to $73K in FY06 while student tuition and fees increased $230 thousand from $813K in FY05 to $1.043M in FY06.   Click here to read OPA's Executive Summary of the Single Audit report. Click here to read the full Single Audit report.
8/9/07	CGECU FY 2004 Financial Audit Released The Commonwealth Government Employees’ Credit Union’s Net Assets Plunge $.9M. For calendar year 2004, total liabilities exceed total assets by $946,816. Consequently, total Net Assets are negative. This is according to an independent audit conducted by Deloitte and Touche. Other assets significant to the Credit Union are in its cash and cash equivalents and receivables which constitute a majority of its member loans. Click here to read OPA's Executive Summary of the Single Audit report. Click here to read the full Single Audit report.
8/9/07	MPLT FY 2006 Single Audit Released Combined assets for the Marianas Public Land Trust decreased slightly by about $196K from $68.82M in FY05 to$68.63M in FY06. This is according to an independent audit conducted by Deloitte and Touche. General Fund assets declined $394K from $61.4M in FY05 to $61.0M in FY06 while the Park Fund assets increased from $7.4M in FY05 to $7.6M in FY06, or by $169K. Click here to read OPA's Executive Summary of the Single Audit report. Click here to read the full Single Audit report.
7/25/07	CNMI FY 2006 Financial Audit Released Results of the Single Audit of the CNMI as a whole, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, reflect the government wide efforts to reduce spending. However, because General Fund revenues saw a significant decrease, revenues were again insufficient to cover total expenditures. General Fund revenues decreased 10.3% and expenditures decreased 14.7% over the previous fiscal year. The General Fund unreserved deficit increased by 2%; this is a significantly smaller increase than the 14% increase seen in fiscal year 2005. Click here for OPA’s executive summary. Click here for OPA's Executive Summary of the Single Audit report. Click here to read the full Single Audit report.
7/10/07	OPA Cancels CUC RFP 07-001 (July 20, 2007) Telesource CNMI, Inc. appealed to OPA after no action on its Protest regarding CUC RFP 07-001. The Attorney General argued that Telesource did not have standing. OPA found Telesource had standing to bring the Appeal. OPA further ordered the solicitation cancelled as the RFP was not in compliance with the CNMI Procurement Regulations. Click here for the full decision report.
7/10/07	MVA FY 2006 Financial Audit Released (July 10, 2007) Marianas Visitors Authority’s Fund Balance reaches a deficit of $499 K despite revenue increases in FY 06, according to an independent financial audit conducted by J. Scott Magliari & Company. Revenues rose from $4.5 mil in FY 05 to $7.4 mil in FY 06 or 64.86% due to MVA’s restatement of its FY 05 financial statements, while expenditures increased 22% or $1.4 mil from $6.4 mil in FY 05 to $7.8 mil in FY 06. Click here for a copy of OPA’s Executive Summary of the audit. Click here for a copy of OPA’s Executive Summary of the audit. Click here for the full audit report.
6/27/07	OPA Releases Latest Audit Tracking Report (June 28, 2007) OPA released its semi-annual Audit Recommendations Tracking Report for the period ending December 31, 2006. OPA tracked a total of 79 audit recommendations in 2006. Of the 79 audit recommendations, 19 were closed and 60 remained either open or resolved. Click here for the Executive Summary.  Click here for the Introduction. Click here to obtain a copy of the full report.
5/31//07	Jobs Study Report Issued (May 31, 2007) A Committee of private sector employers in conjunction with some government employees, issued a report aimed at determining whether there are jobs currently held by nonresident workers that could be filled by qualified residents. The Committee members, who collectively employ over two thousand private sector jobs, reported that there are positions currently filled by nonresidents that can be filled by qualified residents. The Committee provided suggested actions to encourage the hiring of residents. The Committee also recommended the restructuring of the Department of Labor’s DES&T’s division to provide better services for both resident workers and CNMI employers.  Click here for Jobs Study OPA Transmittal.  Click here for Jobs Study Committee Final Report.
4/2/07	OPA Denies Appeal Filed by Reaction Co. Reaction Co. protested the Water Task Force’s cancellation of an Invitation For Bid issued for the procurement 7,000 water meters by the Water Task Force (WTF).  By letter dated December 19, 2006, the Director of the Division of Procurement and Supply issued its protest decision.  On December 28, 2006, Reaction appealed the P&S decision to OPA, requesting OPA to address whether the cancellation of the IFB was allowed under the procurement regulations. Click here for OPA's Decision on the Appeal.
1/31/07	Robert Camacho Torres - Earns Certified Internal Auditor Designation (January 31, 2007) Office of the Public Auditor Senior Analyst Robert Camacho Torres was named a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) by the Institute of Internal Auditors on January 15, 2007. The prestigious “CIA” designation is awarded to audit professionals who have met the rigorous requirements of the Institute’s Certified Internal Auditor program, including a challenging four-part examination, as well as high standards of character, education, and experience. Click here for full article.
12/28/06	OPA Releases Latest Audit Tracking Report (December 28, 2006) OPA released its semiannual Audit Recommendations Tracking Report for the period ending June 30, 2006. Audit recommendations tracked for the previous six months totaled 79. Of the 79 audit recommendations, 16 were closed and 63 remained either open or resolved. Click here for Executive Summary.  Click here for full report (2.8 MB)
11/23/06	MPLT FY 2005 Single Audit Released (November 23, 2006) Marianas Public Land Trust assets increased to $68.9 Million as of the end of FY 2005, according a financial audit conducted by Deloitte. Operating revenues derived from interest and dividend income earned on investments increased 10.8% from $6.1M in FY 2004 to $6.8M in FY 2005. MPLT engages the services of professional money managers to manage MPLT’s General and Park Trust funds. For a copy of the full financial reports, please contact OPA or the MPLT office. Click here to for a copy of OPA's Executive Summary of the audit results.
10/31/06	NMIRF FY 2005 Financial Audit Released (October 31, 2006) For FY 2005, the NMIRF posted an increase of 60 million in Plan Net Assets due to growth of its equity and government securities and a decrease in liabilities of 1.2 million. This is according to an independent financial report by J. Scott Magliari and Company. The number of members receiving benefits has steadily risen from 2,046 in FY01 to 2,461 in FY05. Furthermore, unfunded pension liability has escalated to $552M compared to $516 in 2004. Click here to read more about OPA’s Executive Summary on the NMIRF. A copy of the full financial report may also be obtained from OPA or NMIRF.
10/24/06	PSS FY 2005 Financial Audit Released (October 24, 2006) PSS received $32.1 million in Federal grants, $37.2 million in General Fund transfers, and $1.2 million for CIPs in FY 05. While total funding increased by 19% over the previous year, the GF’s share, relative to the various revenue sources, dropped from 78% in 1997 to 59% in 2005. The independent auditing firm of J. Scott Magliari & Company conducted the FYE 2005 financial audit and reported 15 audit findings, down from 20 in the previous year. Click here for a copy of OPA's Executive summary of the Audit.  A copy of the full audit may be obtain at the CDA or OPA.
8/29/06	CDA FY 2005 Financial Audit Released (August 29, 2006)  Commonwealth Development Authority expenses exceeded revenues by $891,000 in FY05, according to an independent financial audit conducted by Deloitte.  Revenues increased $12.0 mil from $10.5 mil in the previous year, while expenses remained flat at $12.9 mil.  Among its expense items, CDA charged $1.5 mil to “bad debts” in FY 2005.  This charge increases CDA’s total allowance for doubtful accounts to $86.5 mil.  Of $118.1 mil in loans and interest receivable at September 30, 2005, only $31.6 mil is considered collectible based on loan quality, loss experience and other economic factors.  Click here for a copy of OPA’s Executive Summary of the audit. Click here for a copy of OPA's Executive summary of the Audit.  A copy of the full audit may be obtain at the CDA or OPA.
8/17/06	FYE 2005 Single Audit Report Released (August 17, 2006)  Results of the Single Audit of the CNMI as a whole, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, show the extent of the deterioration of the CNMI’s financial condition. The cumulative unreserved fund deficit increased to $174 Million, an increase of $30 Million since the prior fiscal year. Deloitte & Touche conducted the Single Audit under special contract with OPA. A copy of the audited financial statements is available from the Office of the Public Auditor. Click here for OPA's Executive Summary of the financial audit
6/29/06	Five Recommendations Closed as of December 31, 2005 (June 29, 2006) Today, OPA released its semi-annual Audit Recommendations Tracking Report for the period ending December 31, 2005. Five recommendations were closed. A total of 79 recommendations remain outstanding, 46 of which are classified as delinquent. Click here for Executive Summary
6/14/06	OPA Issues Decision on One-Call Maintenance’s Appeal One-Call Maintenance filed an appeal with OPA in April 2006 regarding PSS’s invitation for bids for cleaning services at Kagman and Southern High Schools. The issues on Appeal related to the timeliness of One-Call’s filing of its initial protest with PSS and PSS’s exclusion of One-Call as a nonresponsive and nonresponsible bidder. OPA found that the filing of the protest with PSS was untimely and that PSS did not improperly exclude One-Call as a nonresponsive and nonresponsible bidder. Click here to download OPA’s Decision on Appeal, No. BP-A049.
6/1/06	OPA Affirms Denial of DK Brothers' Procurement Protest DK Brothers and two other companies submitted bids in March 2006 for the construction of Rota Junior High School classrooms, in response to an Invitation For Bids issued by DPW. In April, DK Brothers protested with the Division of Procurement and Supply that Pacific Cooperation was the lowest bidder, citing the Pacific Cooperation failed to comply with bid requirements. The protest was denied. DK Brothers appealed the protest decision to OPA.  Click here to download OPA’s Decision on Appeal, No. BP-A050.
5/8/06	CNMI FY 2004 Single Audit Released OPA contracted with Deloitte & Touche to conduct a financial audit of the CNMI Government for the Fiscal Year Ended 9/30/04.  General Fund revenues increased by nearly $10 Million over the prior year.  This increase, however, was insufficient to offset the $35.6 Million in expenditures over the same period.  According to the audit, the CNMI’s cumulative deficit grew to $153 Million, a four-fold increase over the last ten years.  For a full copy of the audited financial statements please call OPA. Click here to read executive summary.
5/8/06	CNMI House Recognizes OPA Senior Analyst Deanna Sablan, CIA The Institute of Internal Auditors issued its prestigious Certified Internal Auditor designation to Deanna Atalig Castro Sablan on January 20, 2006. Click here to read full article.
4/24/06	$60 Million Bond Proceeds and Interest Income Over-Appropriated (April 24, 2006) OPA's review of appropriations acts identifying the $60 Million Bond as a source of funding found that the CNMI Legislature over appropriated bond proceeds and interest income, totaling $1,520,611. As a result, the CNMI Government may need to identify and appropriate additional funds to complete the under funded projects, scale down the scope of some uncompleted projects, or cancel some projects altogether.  Click here to download report.
3/28/06	PSS Financial Audit FY2004 Released
3/14/06	NMIRF Financial Audit for FY2004 Released (March 14, 2006) The Northern Marianas Individual Retirement Fund contracted with the independent auditing firm of J. Scott Magliari and Company to audit the Fund`s financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2004. The Fund received a clean audit opinion on its statements. The audit, however, reveals serious financial problems for the Fund, related to its unfunded liability and receivable from the General Fund.   Click here for a copy of OPA`s executive summary review of the audit results. For a copy of NMIRF`s financial statements, please contact OPA.
12/29/05	NMC Single Audit Report for FY 04 Released (December 29, 2005) The Northern Marianas College (NMC) contracted with Deloitte, an independent auditing firm, to conduct a financial audit of the NMC for the year ended September 30, 2004. The audit was conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States and with applicable standards contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Click here for Executive Summary and a copy of the audited financial statements
12/2/05	OPA Releases Its 2003-2004 Annual Report (December 2, 2005) OPA released its Annual Report covering Calendar Years 2003 and 2004.  In its report, OPA reported on various activities undertaken during these two years consistent with its mandates, mission and overall objectives of improving the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government operations, and detecting and preventing fraud, waste and abuse.  Click here for Annual Report. Click here for Annual Report
12/2/05	OPA Releases Latest Audit Tracking Report OPA released its semiannual Audit Recommendations Tracking Report for the period ending June 30, 2005.  One recommendation was closed.  A total of 69 recommendations remain outstanding, 24 of which are classified as delinquent. Click here for Executive Summary
9/21/05	Audit Found Inadequate Evidence Controls at DPS A recent audit of the Department of Public Safety Evidence Controls found inadequate control and accountability over the receipt and storage of evidence. OPA noted weaknesses with the timeliness of evidence receipt, documentation of information, temporary storage of evidence, handling and disposal of evidence, structural safeguards of evidence storage facility, segregation and storage of evidence, and incompatible duties of the Evidence Custodian. DPS concurs with most of the audit findings and will conduct various assessments to remedy the weaknesses identified in the audit report. Click here to download report (1.6MB)
8/12/05	Audit of Marianas Hawaii Liaison Office Released A recent OPA audit of the MHLO, covering the period from October 1999 through December 2002, showed instances of non-compliance with CNMI laws and regulations pertaining to personnel benefits, travel, and “public purpose” expenditures. OPA also noted weaknesses in internal controls relating to advances made to cover funeral service expenses, check encashments, and time and attendance. The recently appointed MHLO Liaison Officer has implemented new control mechanisms, in response to recommendations made in the audit report.                                           Click here to download report (757KB)
6/30/05	Fifteen Recommendations Closed as of December 31, 2004 Today, OPA released its semiannual Audit Recommendations Tracking Report for the period ending December 31, 2004.  Fifteen recommendations were closed.  A total of 52 recommendations remain outstanding, 30 of which are classified as delinquent. Click here to download report (4.5MB)
6/6/05	$512K in Uncollected Revenue at DOL A recent audit of Department of Labor found that $512,410 of fees associated with nonresident worker applications went uncollected due to inadequate internal controls. OPA makes recommendations that would strengthen controls to ensure that the proper fees are collected prior to the acceptance of applications. Click here for full article
3/3/05	OPA Questions the Security of Government Deposits Seventeen million dollars are at risk. OPA recommends revisions that would include all autonomous agencies and public corporations.Click here for full article
2/21/05	Pacific Auditors Give OPA Highest Possible Rating Click here for full article
1/31/05	Kimberly Mendiola - CNMI’s First to Earn Certified Internal Auditor Designation Click here for full article
1/17/05	OPA's Robert Torres Receives CGAP Certification  Click here for full article
12/28/04	Nine Recommendations Closed as of June 30, 2004
12/16/04	Troop Store Creates Revenue Leakage (90KB)
9/8/04	Audit Recommendations as of December  2003
8/26/04	CNMI 2002 Audited Financial Statements Released
8/5/04	OPA Finds J&A Enterprises Protest Timely
4/23/04	(BP-A040) OPA Affirms CUC's Ruling (100KB)
3/3/04	OPA Reviews the CNMI Grant Process
12/12/03	(BP-A038) SK Shipping Appeal Denied (2.6MB)
12/1/03	TR-03-01:  OPA Issues Latest Audit Recommendation Tracking Report -December 1, 2003
10/13/03	BP-A039:  RNV Appeal Denied
10/8/03	BP-A037:  Fabriclean Appeal Denied
9/8/03	Summer Intern Program Successfully Completed
8/19/03	AR-03-06:  Hiring of Nurses Directly by the Commonwealth Health Center Versus Contracting Through Manpower Agencies
8/6/03	AR-03-05:  Montly Subsistence Allowance Provided to Members of the Senate Covering the Six Months Ending June 30, 2002
5/30/03	TR-02-02:  Audit Recommendations Tracking Report As of December 31, 2002
5/23/03	BP-A036:  Case de Felipe Appeal Denied
5/15/03	Barcinas Named OPA Employee of the Year
3/10/03	AR-03-04: Attorney General’s Investigative Unit - Audit of Confidential Informant/Cash Funds
2/19/03	AR-03-03: Northern Marianas College - Facts and Circumstances Surrounding the Termination of Employees of Northern Marianas College
1/22/03	AR-03-02: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation - Audit of Premium Pay, Overtime, and Salary Increases from October 1, 1999 Through September 30, 2001
1/15/03	AR-03-01: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation - Audit of Personnel Hiring
12/17/02	BP-A034:  Appeal Filed by Global Access Staffing Services Regarding the Soliciation for Manpower Services to Provide Nurses and Other Medical Health Care Professionals to the Commonwealth Health Center
12/17/02	BP-A033:  Appeal Filed by DB Healthcare Inc. Regarding the Solicitation for Manpower Services to Provide Nurses and Other Medical Health Care Professionals to the Commonwealth Health Center
10/07/02	M-02-08: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation - Compilation Report on the Procurement of Proposed 80/60 Megawatts Power Plant Project
09/20/02	AR-02-03: Commonwealth Development Authority - Audit of Loans Receivable as of September 30, 2001
09/11/02	AR-02-02: Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission - Audit of Travel Transactions
07/08/02	BP-A030.1: P&S motion to reconsider Maritech appeal denied Download Decision (148K)
08/27/02	AR-02-01: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation - Audit of Small Purchases From Oct. 1, 1999 Through Mar. 31, 2001
08/19/02	M-02-07: NMIRF Investigative Report on the Hawaii Pacific Medical Referral Contract Dated August 1, 2001
07/24/02	BP-A031: Appeal filed by SSFM (Saipan), Inc. pertaining to solicitation of the A&E design for the CNMI Veteran's Memorial Cemetery
07/08/02	BP-A030: Appeal filed by Maritech concerning procurement of computer maintenance services for the BGR and EWR CNMI Tax Subsystems of DOF
06/10/02	M-02-06: Compilation Report on the A&E Services for the Design of the Upgrade (Phase II) of the Saipan Beach Road Sewer System
05/16/02	TR-01-02: Audit Recommendations Tracking Report As of December 31, 2001
05/15/02	Janet Taitano-Arroyo – OPA's Employee of the Year
05/10/02	M-02-05: Compilation Report - Department of Public Safety's Confidential Informant Funds for Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001
04/29/02	M-02-04: Compilation Report - Kagman Elementary School Project
04/25/02	M-02-03: Personnel Salaries in Excess of Statutory Salary Caps
04/10/02	M-02-02: Law Revision Commission Reprogramming Authority and Actions
04/03/02	M-02-01: Government Deposits in Banks and Financial Institutions Survey Letter
02/15/02	CNMI Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 2000 released
02/08/02	OPA Manager passes U.S. CPA exams with high marks
12/17/01	BP-A028: Appeal filed by HRPC concerning the paving of the Susupe Sports Complex parking lot and a residential road in Capitol Hill, Saipan
12/05/01	Report on CNMI Agencies' Implementation of Audit Recommendations As of June 30, 2001
11/30/01	LT-01-08: Audit of the Department of Public Safety's Confidential Informant Fund and Prostitution Fund for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1999
11/28/01	BP-A027.1: Request for reconsideration filed by P&S of OPA's decision on WEI/DRC's appeal pertaining to the construction of the Marpi Solid Waste Facility on Saipan under ITB No. DPW00-IFB-049
11/23/01	LT-01-07: Audit of Travel of the CUC Board of Directors, Key Management and Other CNMI Government Officials from October 1999 through March 2001
11/13/01	OPA receives highest peer review rating
11/09/01	M-01-05: Survey of CNMI-Contracted Lobbyist Activities, January 1994 through September 2001
11/09/01	BP-A027: Appeal filed by the joint venture of Western Equipment, Inc. and DRC Pacific, Inc. pertaining to the construction of the Marpi Solid Waste Facility on Saipan under ITB No. DPW00-IFB-049
10/09/01	BP-A026: Appeal by IBSS concerning procurement of a medium volume copier for Department of Public Health
08/15/01	M-01-01: OPA Testimony to Senate Committees on Executive Appointments and Government Investigations, and Judiciary, Government and Law Concerning CNMI Government Procurement Process, Download Testimony (1.0MB)
08/15/01	LT-01-06: Audit of Government Revenues from the CNMI Lottery Operations for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 1999
08/15/01	LT-01-05: Audit of Billings for a Professional Services Contract During the Period October 1, 1996 Through February 29, 2000
08/08/01	LT-01-04: Northern Mariana Islands Retirement Fund - Audit of Travel Outside the CNMI from October 1996 Through March 2000
08/01/01	LT-01-03: Audit of Cash Receipts and Disbursements of the 1999 Liberation Day Committee from April 1 to October 31, 1999
05/11/01	Reporting requirements of new election law
05/09/01	Robles is OPA's 2000-2001 Employee of the Year
05/03/01	LT-01-02: Audit of the Maintenance and Use of the Challenger Since its Purchase in 1995
04/25/01	LT-01-01: Audit of Government Revenues from the CNMI Lottery Operations for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 1999 Ending June 30, 1999
04/10/01	Download CNMI Agencies' Implementation of Audit Recommendations as of 12/31/2000.
03/22/01	AR-01-02: Audit of the DLNR Agreement with MRC for Operating the Outer Cove Marina from May 1993 to October 1998
02/07/01	OPA staffer passes US CPA exams
02/05/01	BP-A025: CUC's motion to dismiss appeals filed by vendors regarding RFP# 97-0025
01/30/01	AR-01-01: Audit and Investigation of Health Insurance Payments to Megaplus Int'l for Physical Therapy Services
01/25/01	BP-A024: IBSS appeal on CUC's procurement of copying machines
01/25/01	BP-A023: Appeal from failure of P&S Director to decide on CNMI NAP solicitation for issuance agents protest
01/25/01	OPA announces program to attract college graduates and students
12/21/00	Michael S. Sablan is new CNMI Public Auditor
12/14/00	AR-00-05: Audit of the Marianas High School Food Court Covering School Year 1998-1999
08/30/00	LT-00-09: Audit of Alleged Coercive Actions Taken Against Employees and the Misuse of Government Funds, Both During the Term of the Former Mayor of Rota
11/22/00	AR-00-04: Audit of the Division of Public Lands' Collections of Rentals on Land Leases with Quarries for Six Lease Years from 1990 to 1995
09/18/00	LT-00-08: Audit of Government Revenues from the CNMI Lottery Operations for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 1999 Ending March 31, 1999
08/30/00	LT-00-07: Audit of Property and Equipment at Hopwood Junior High School- February to June 1999
08/25/00	BP-A022.1: Sen Mauleg's request to reconsider decision on DPH procurement
08/07/00	OPA staffer gets high marks in US CPA exam
07/20/00	AR-00-03: Compensatory Time Claimed and Retirement Benefits Paid to Two Former CPA Officials
07/12/00	BP-A022: Sen Mauleg's appeal on DPH's procurement of outside ground maintenance services
07/10/00	AR-00-02: Procurement and Costs of Renovating CDA's Leased Building
06/20/00	LT-00-06: Audit of Government Revenues from the CNMI Lottery Operations for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 1999 Ending December 31, 1998
06/13/00	LT-00-05: Audit of the Northern Marianas College's Collections and Deposits from July to November 1999
06/13/00	BP-A021.1: Request for reconsideration of decision in MVA's security service procurement
06/07/00	Audit of two DFW employees' time and attendance and whether their arrangement with DFW was consistent with the Pacific Islands Education Initiative
06/05/00	Request for reconsideration of decision on Saipan anti-skid overlay project
05/15/00	Download OPA's 1999 Annual Report (1.45MB)
05/03/00	Download Report on CNMI Agencies' Implementation of Audit Recommendations as of December 1999 (620K)
04/13/00	Land Survey Contract for the Tinian Road Resurfacing Project, FY 1997
04/04/00	Appeal of All-Around Security Inc. in procurement of security services for MVA
03/22/00	Audit of Government Revenues from the CNMI Lottery Operations for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 1998 Ending September 30, 1998
03/14/00	Audit shows double payment of eleven taxpayers' rebates
02/29/00	HRPC's protest concerning Saipan Highway Anti-Skid Overlay Project denied
11/16/99	Follw-up audit clears earlier findings on KBC building lease
11/2/99	CNMI government may not be receiving all revenues due from lottery operators
10/29/99	$10M sole-sourced contracts procured in violation of CNMI regulations
10/26/99	DCCA Office of Aging's resources misused
9/21/99	Allegations against former EMO Technician unfounded
9/10/99	SCCL's appeal on award of NMC building contract to Telesource denied
8/18/99	Salaries of 3 social workers exceeded applicable rates
7/13/99	P&S Director's decision on MMM's appeal upheld
5/17/99	OPA denies SSFM Engineers appeal
5/11/99	CNMI Lottery revenues for FY 98 2nd quarter understated
4/7/99	Gaming Commission's consulting contract with Rasa invalid
3/31/99	CNMI Lottery revenues for FY 1998 1st quarter understated
3/29/99	WRO's accounting controls, administration and management practices deficient
3/29/99	Use of indirect cost funds to pay for salary raise of former PSS Chief OK
1/27/99	SMO Timekeeping policies and procedures found deficient
1/6/99	Transfer of agricultural homestead lot inappropriate
1/5/99	$21K of WSR School and Golden Jubilee Funds mishandled
12/23/98	Follow-up audit: MHS student funds records still inadequate
12/14/98	Former Secretary of Finance misused public funds
11/20/98	Former officials ignored findings on improper purchase of air conditioners
10/30/98	Request for reconsideration on MHS 118 air conditioners denied
10/29/98	OPA denies CUC's request to amend earlier decisions on 80 MW Power Plant
9/24/98	Audit finds inequities in employee salaries at CPA Rota branch
9/22/98	OPA denies CUC's request for reconsideration on Saipan 80 MW power plant
9/16/98	Audit of CNMI lottery operations for FY 1997 4th quarter released
9/16/98	Rota Mayor's Office exceeded FTE ceiling
8/27/98	Deficiencies found in timekeeping procedures at DPH-MMD
8/25/98	Former Rev&Tax cashier misappropriated cash collections
8/18/98	Former Acting AG contracted in spite of budget deficit, then overpaid
8/5/98	DOF Financial Analyst abuses government time
7/20/98	OPA reaffirms earlier decision on Tinian Power Plant appeal
7/13/98	MVA's procurement of promo and ads services violated regs
7/7/98	MRO's reconciliation of Straub's claims fairly accurate
6/24/98	Audit finds abuses in Government employees' time and attendance
6/19/98	CUC's determination of competitive proposers not in compliance with regs
6/9/98	PMIC's appeal on Tinian power plant project denied
5/26/98	Widespread abuse of government vehicles
5/18/98	OPA allows MHS to keep air conditioners, recommends disciplinary actions
5/8/98	1997 Annual Report: Procurement audit and investigation a priority
5/5/98	Tesorero is OPA's 1997 employee of the year
4/15/98	CNMI Public Auditor named financial manager of the year

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