Public Consultation on "Value For Money" audit programme

The Saint Helena Audit Service is reviewing its programme of "Value For Money" (VFM) audit reviews across Government operations and now seeks contributions from the public suggesting areas for inclusion.

ACCA Examination Successes

December 2006 ACCA examination results for Saint Helena Audit Service.

Value For Money Report - Email vs Fax

The Saint Helena Audit Service today publishes their report that concludes the Value For Money review of whether the continuing use of fax machines by individual Departments within Saint Helena Government is still justified.

Value For Money Report - Education Restructure (Primary Sector)

The Saint Helena Audit Service today publishes their report that concludes the Value For Money review of whether the analysis for restructuring the Primary Sector by SHG's Education Department, is soundly based.

Audit Opinion issued to Six Entities 

The Saint Helena Audit Service issued opinions on annual financial statements for six entities during the visit of Interim Chief Auditor, Peter Carlill in November 2006.  Entities are:

• Currency Fund

• St Helena Development Agency

• St Helena Fisheries Corporation

• St Helena Growers Co-operative Society

• St Helena National Trust

• SHG - Development Aid projects

All financial statements are for the period ended 31 March 2006 and are held at the offices of the respective entities.

Continued Professional Development

ACCA examination results from the June 2006 sitting have been released. Three members of the Saint Helena Audit Service received passes in the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Scheme contributing to an overall success rate of 33%....

Value For Money Report - SHG Use of Consultants

The Saint Helena Audit Service today publishes their report that concludes the Value For Money review of Saint Helena Government’s framework for using consultants....

Audit Service Staffing Update

A number of staff changes are currently taking place within the Saint Helena Audit Service....

Value For Money Report – Agricultural Subsidy

The Saint Helena Audit Service publishes today its final report following an assessment of the Saint
Helena Government Agricultural Subsidy Scheme. The concluding audit opinion is that in its current
form, the scheme is not conducive to ensuring “Value for Money” in its use of public finances....

Launch of new financial statement review service

The Saint Helena Audit Service is delighted to announce a new service offering; The Financial Statement Review Engagement (FSRE). This is designed to meet the needs of existing and prospective clients who may be seeking an alternative to the standard financial statement audit...

Audit Service awarded "Investor in People" status

The Saint Helena Audit Service is delighted to announce today that it has received confirmation of having been awarded international "Investor in People" status...

Audit Committee to be set on F.I.R.E

Working together with the Saint Helena Audit Service, the Saint Helena Government has today taken another significant step in the ongoing enhancement of a strong Corporate Governance framework. Agreement has been reached to introduce an Audit Committee within Government...

Resignation of Chief Auditor

Andy Bonner, Chief Auditor, resigned from his post today. He comments, "I am saddened to be leaving and my decision has been taken for personal reasons rather than any problems or issues over the nature and functioning of the Chief Auditor role which I feel is working as it should"...

Internal Audit Awareness Month

The month of May is “International Internal Audit Awareness Month”. In recognition of this, the Saint Helena Audit Service has launched an Internal Audit awareness campaign which will run throughout the month to help communicate the basic principles behind modern Internal Auditing...

Public Consultation on "Value For Money" audit programme

The Saint Helena Audit Service is reviewing its programme of “Value For Money” (VFM) audit reviews across Government operations and now seeks contributions from the public suggesting areas for inclusion....

Launch of Audit Service Web Site

The Saint Helena Audit Service web site, www.audit.gov.sh, was officially launched today. Offering something for everyone, the site includes a wealth of information including coverage of why the Audit Service exists, all the latest audit news and publications, and details on career opportunities....

Costing of "Careers Fair 2006"

The Saint Helena Audit Service has today released its independent estimation of the cost to Saint Helena Government involved in providing the "Careers Fair 2006". The estimated full cost was £10,700....

A New Audit Qualification for Saint Helena

The Saint Helena Audit Service announces today that a partnership agreement has been reached with the Institute of Internal Auditors (UK & Ireland) which will enable students to study for the Diploma in Internal Audit Practice on Saint Helena and sit examinations at Prince Andrew School....

The New "Saint Helena Audit Service"

With effect from February 21st 2006, the "Saint Helena Government Audit Department" is to be renamed the "Saint Helena Audit Service". The creation of the Saint Helena Audit Service is the first of a number of initiatives planned to help promote the work of the Audit Service - clarifying its critical role and the contribution it makes to Saint Helena.