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Auditor General On Govt’s Consolidated Fund
The Auditor General commented on the Audited Financial Statements of the Consolidated Fund of the Government of Bermuda for the year ended March 31, 2023 A spokesperson said, “Auditor General, Heather Thomas, today commented on her qualified opinion on the financial statements of the Consolidated Fund of the Government of Bermuda for the year... Read more of this article
Compilation Report On Audit Recommendations
Auditor General Heather Thomas released a “compilation report on the status of Audit Recommendations from Selected Government-Related Entities. A spokesperson said, “A financial statement audit report package includes audit recommendations to address a risk or close a gap or deficiency identified through the audit.” “The report... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader: Arrears Are ‘Outrageous’
“To hear the Auditor General state that there are 130 years of outstanding public body financial statements is abominable and outrageous,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that “this undisciplined financial administration by the custodian of Bermuda’s public funds must stop.” Mr. Simons said, “The news that the unaudited... Read more of this article
32 Entities Have Financial Statements In Arrears
“As at September 2022, roughly 32 publicly funded entities have approximately 131 years of financial statements in arrears,” Auditor General Heather Thomas said. A spokesperson said, “The Auditor General said her constitutional and legislative role to ensure that the Government of Bermuda is spending – the Citizens of Bermuda money... Read more of this article
Auditor General Report: Unemployment Benefit
Today [Nov 12], the Auditor General tabled her second public interest report on the Unemployment Benefit Administration programme to “support Parliament in its examination of the Government of Bermuda’s ongoing response to the coronavirus.” A spokesperson said, “ Between April 2020 and April 2021, the Government paid out $61,335,000... Read more of this article
Auditor General’s Office Closed Due To Covid-19
The Office of the Auditor General is advising the public that their office will be closed until further notice after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Auditor General can confirm that they were notified yesterday, September 14, 2021, a staff member tested positive for Covid. The physical office... Read more of this article
‘Concern About Backlog Of Unaudited Accounts’
The Auditor General “expressed her concern about the backlog of unaudited accounts” and “called on the Government to take the necessary action,” noting that “roughly, 35 publicly funded entities have approximately 131 years of financial statements in arrears.” “Negative Impact Of These Accounts On The Overall... Read more of this article
Auditor General’s Office Extends Condolences
The Auditor General and her Office extended their condolences to the family of Larry T. Dennis. A spokesperson said, “Larry Dennis was Bermuda first appointed and longest serving Auditor General of Bermuda, having served for 31 years, from August 7, 1978 – August 31, 2009. “Larry never attempted to sugar coat the facts. His last ten years... Read more of this article
Auditor General On Recent Financial Statements
Auditor General Heather Thomas commented on her opinion on the financial statements of the Consolidated Fund of the Government of Bermuda for the year ended March 31, 2020, included in the financial statements tabled by the Minister of Finance on March 26, 2021. Mrs Thomas said, “Trust and confidence in the Public Sector has never been more critical... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid To Heather Jacobs-Matthews
Auditor General Heather Thomas and multiple MPs have extended their condolences following the passing of Heather Jacobs-Matthews, the former Auditor General. “A life dedicated to public service,” said the current Auditor General Heather Thomas. “Heather Jacobs-Matthews, JP, FCPA, FCA, CFE, the former Auditor General – born November... Read more of this article
Auditor General Report On Covid-19 Response
Auditor General Heather Thomas has released the public interest report on the Government’s response to Covid-19, which is a “factual summary of the Government’s activities and estimated costs to October 2020.” A spokesperson said, “Today, March 5, 2021, the Auditor General tabled her first public interest report on the work... Read more of this article
“Getting To Grips With The Debt & The Deficit”
“Government should make getting to grips with the debt and the deficit one of its highest priority,” the Auditor General’s annual report said. The report, which details the work of her Office for the year ended March 31, 2019 was tabled in the House of Assembly. It provides details of the audit work completed by the Office of the Auditor... Read more of this article
