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Auditor General concludes that good progress has been made with recommendations made in three reports
The report “Follow-up on past PAC recommendations 2022 – Report 1,” was issued Friday by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).
The report provides an update on the Government’s progress with implementing recommendations made by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament for three reports. The reports cover the Government’s use of consultants and temporary staff, the Government’s use of outsourced services, and fighting corruption in the Cayman Islands. The PAC and OAG had made a total of 61 recommendations in these reports.
Sue Winspear, Auditor General said “I am pleased to report that the Government has made good progress in implementing the recommendations made by the PAC and my office in the reports relating to the Government’s use of consultants, temporary staff, and outsourced services, and in fighting corruption. Overall, 76 per cent of the 61 recommendations made have been implemented or are in progress.” Ms. Winspear adds. “That said, some important recommendations have yet to be implemented. We still have a situation where the tender limits given in the Procurement Act regulations are different to those given in Financial regulations made under the Public Management and Finance Act. It is also not clear if the Government has actually started to centrally monitor and report its expenditure on consultants or outsourced services. This is essential information for decision making. ”
The report states that as at the end of December 2021 the Government had not responded to seven PAC reports.
“I am concerned that the civil service continues to fall further behind in responding to PAC reports.“ Ms. Winspear continues. “Reporting back on progress with the implementation of recommendations is a fundamental part of the accountability process. The delays in responding to the PAC undermine this process.”
More information about the report can be obtained by contacting Sue Winspear at (345) 938-3201 or Angela Cullen, Deputy Auditor General (Performance Audit) at (345) 922-3220.
This report and the original OAG reports on which this report is based are available at www.auditorgeneral.gov.ky.
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