2006 - The Office of Public Accountability

Maripaz and Rodalyn were assigned to
separate audit teams and each had the
opportunity to present the teams’ audit
findings to Inspector General Earl Devaney
in Washington, D.C.
We wish to express our heartfelt
appreciation to the staff of the DOI-OIG
Lakewood and Albuquerque offices for the
valuable mentorship they provided Maripaz
Perez and Rodalyn Marquez. The OPA now
has five auditors who have completed this
training. Vincent Duenas, Franklin Cooper-
Nurse, and Angela Quinto completed their
training at the Albuquerque, New Mexico
field office during 2004 and 2005.
On average, the DOI-OIG training ranges
from 8 to 10 weeks and cost approximately
$18,000 to $20,000 per auditor. Without the
federal grant, this training would not have
been possible.
Inspector General Academy Training
In February 2006, OPA Investigator Arnold
Duarte attended the DOI-OIG investigation
training in Sacramento, California. The
training program was part of a pilot program
created to provide government investigators
throughout the Pacific Region on-the-job
training in conducting investigations of
white collar crime; fraud, waste, and abuse
of government resources; and other related
OPA Investigator Arnold Duarte and OIG Special Agent
Robert May.
cases. Investigators participating in the
program observe and assist the OIG
investigators in performing work on active
OIG investigations; federal criminal codes
and statues; preparing investigative reports;
and researching and documenting report
information.
The training Arnold received will enhance
his skills as he continues his work with the
OPA in investigating government corruption
and official misconduct.
Auditor Training for Assessing Internal
Controls
In April 2006, the Public Auditor and audit
staff attended training for Assessing
Controls in Performance Audits, instructed
by James Brucia. In addition to the OPA
staff, three auditors from Pohnpei attended
the training. The course was offered through
the USDA Graduate School. OPA auditors
successfully completed the training and
received 16 hours of CPE’s for their efforts.
Pictured from L-R (standing) Vincent Duenas, Joey Claveria,
Zeny Nace, Theresa Gumataotao, Llewelyn Rustuvog, Yuka
Cabrera, Doris Flores Brooks, Omar Santos, Angela Quinto,
Paul Gentry, Franklin Coopernurse, Jackie Mesa (sitting) L-R,
Aisi Mori, Instructor James Brucia, Julinida Weital, Keller
Phillips, Lourdes Perez.
55 th Annual AGA Professional
Development Conference
The Public Auditor and OPA Management
Analyst, Angela Quinto were part of a sixmember
delegation that participated in the
Association of Government Accountants
(AGA) 55 th Professional Development
Conference held in San Diego, California in
OPA 2006 Annual Report p.18