Dominica’s Watchdog: Reporting Suspicious Activity Crucial for Transparency

The Office of the Director of Audit (ODA) in Dominica has emphasized the importance of reporting suspicious activity to maintain transparency and accountability in public resource management.

Importance of Reporting Suspicious Activity

According to Mrs. Maylina Jno. Ville, Director of Audit/Auditor General, it is crucial that all individuals report any irregularities or fraudulent transactions to ensure the proper and optimum management of government resources. This reporting helps to maintain transparency and accountability in government transactions.

Mission and Objectives

The ODA’s mission is to audit, review, and advise on the management and accountability of public resources, with a vision of keeping watchful eyes to ensure the proper and optimum management of government resources. The office is responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive program for evaluating financial and operational systems and procedures of all government activities.
• Examining financial transactions for accuracy and evaluating compliance with laws and regulations, cabinet decisions, and internal policies and procedures.
• Appraising the timeliness, reliability, and usefulness of financial reports and statements, as well as the adequacy of controls for safeguarding state assets and liabilities.

Key Objectives

The ODA has identified several key objectives to ensure the integrity of the public audit process:

• Determining the integrity of the state’s public audit process through the application of internationally accepted public sector auditing standards.
• Conducting independent audits and making recommendations to improve the use of public resources.
• Ensuring that all audits are conducted on a consistent basis with the highest quality in accordance with acceptable professional auditing and accounting ethical standards.

Reporting Suspicious Activity

Anyone with information about fraudulent or irregular financial transactions is encouraged to report it to the ODA. By reporting suspicious activity, individuals can help ensure that all financial transactions are conducted in accordance with:

• Parliamentary wishes
• Applicable laws and regulations
• Due regard to economy, efficiency, and effectiveness

Contact Information

If you have any information about fraudulent or irregular financial transactions, please contact:

Mrs. Maylina Jno. Ville Director of Audit/Auditor General Office of the Director of Audit (ODA) Dominica