
Compendium of a Review of Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) and A Comprehensive Audit of Petrojam Limited - The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) is a statutory organization created by the Petroleum Act, with the exclusive right to explore and develop the petroleum resources of Jamaica. It is also the Government agency charged with the responsibility for facilitating the development of the country’s energy resources in a manner that supports the overall strategy […]
Examination of the Components of the Interim Fiscal Policy Paper which was laid before the Houses of Parliament on September 25, 2018- FY2018/2019 - I have examined the components of the Fiscal Policy Paper FY2018/19 Interim Report, laid before the Houses of Parliament on September 25, 2018 in accordance with the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act. My examination of the Fiscal Policy Paper FY2018/19 Interim Report, confirmed that the contents are in keeping with the requirements of the […]
Financial Statements Analysis of Public Bodies- Housing Agency Of Jamaica Limited - The analysis of the audited financial statements of Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) was undertaken to assist Parliament and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in their review of the financial performance of public bodies, in the context of the Fiscal Responsibility Framework. The Public Bodies Management and Accountability (PBMA) Act requires public entities to […]
Jamaica’s Preparedness for Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) - Jamaica’s adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 reinforced the country’s commitment to the goals of its Vision 2030 National Development Plan (NDP) developed in 2009, which seeks to “make Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families, and do business”. An assessment of Jamaica’s national planning documents, using the Rapid Integrated Assessment […]
Performance Audit Report – Student Loan Bureau’s Management of the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) - The Student’s Loan Bureau (SLB) plays a vital role in providing access to tertiary education for eligible Jamaicans who are unable to cover the cost of tuition at approved institutions in Jamaica. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 is “to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” […]
Information Technology Audit Report on the Management of IT Security of Select Public Bodies (RGD & JUTC) - Despite the significant benefits to be derived from the use of information technology (IT), IT environments are characterized by a variety of risks including accidental loss of information, technological failures, compromise of data integrity, unauthorized access and misuse of information and system resources. With the increased use of information and communication technology (ICT) by public […]
Delivery of Public Postal Service in Jamaica - The Post and Telecommunications Department (PTD) provides public mail services island-wide. In 2000, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) established the Postal Corporation of Jamaica (PCOJ), as a transition company, to spearhead the modernisation and commercialization of the PTD. The Department operates in an increasingly competitive environment, driven by advancements in communications technology and cross border […]
- Compendium of Special Investigations Report on the Ministry of Labour & Social Security – NIF Equity Management and Rehabilitation Programme - National Outcome #3: Effective Social Protection, of the Vision 2030 National Development Plan (NDP), outlines one of the national strategies to ‘promote greater participation in, and viability of social insurance and pension schemes’ to achieve the National Goal – Jamaicans are empowered to achieve their fullest potential. This is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goal […]
Auditor General’s Department Report on the Fiscal Policy Paper – 2018/2019 - I have examined the components of The Fiscal Policy Paper (FPP), laid before the Houses of Parliament on February 15, 2018 in accordance with the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act. I found the report to be comprehensive and clear, and I commend the efforts of the Ministry of Finance in that regard. Notwithstanding, the […]
Auditor General’s Department Annual Audit Report – Financial Year 2016/2017 - It is with great pleasure that I present my annual report for 2017. The report is predominantly internally focused and Section 1 provides a performance review of the AuGD for the period under review. Section 2 provides a synopsis of the results of assurance audits undertaken during the period; whereas Section 3 highlights the key […]