MISSION, VISION, AND CORE VALUES
The Office of the Public Auditor (OPA) is dedicated to fully execute its responsibilities that are duly mandated by law. The OPA is the sole organization in the State Government with exclusive audit authority resonate the need to execute such mandates effectively and in a manner that offers the most impact on the Kosrae Society. The OPA mission and vision statements reflect on this committment.
The OPA mission and vision, moreover, are statements that reflect its collective expectations and requirements.
VISION STATEMENT
"A model organization that promotes government transparency and accountability."
The OPA vision statement represents the status and effect that the organization aims for. To be a model organization entails excelling in virtually all aspects of its work. The OPA vision takes the assumption that full and effective achievement of the SAP strategic priorities is a prelude to the successful achievement of the OPA vision.
MISSION STATEMENT
"Perform high quality audit and investigation to promote greater impact on people's lives."
The OPA mission statement includes key terms that highlight the core principles by which OPA operates and the organizational commitment toward these principles. Providing high quality audit services remains the core of the OPA and is rightfully reflected in the mission statement. High quality audit services entail work products that are objective, independent and timely, and support sound decision-making. High quality audits maximize the impact of public programs and services on the Kosrae society.
CORE VALUES:
The OPA is committed to providing the audit services with the core values as enumerated below. These core values are important in ensuring high quality audits and work product of the most impact.
- Independent- We discharge our audit and investigation functions independently. Independence of the OPA and its staff entail that we do not submit to undue outside influence.
- Integrity- We carried out our duties with absolute honesty and professional competency.
- Accurate- We deliver audit reports, conclusions and recommendations which are developed by a professionally skilled audit staff and guaranteed through a high standard performance management and precise quality control system.
- Professional and Competent- We possess the technical skills, professional judgement and the conduct incumbent upon a competent audit staff.
- Objective- We provide objective, unbiased audit reports and findings rooted in verified evidence and facts.