A number of industry, government and public events are set to take place this week to mark the the 20th anniversary of Jersey’s Office of Comptroller and Auditor General.
The Office of Comptroller and Auditor General was established by the States of Jersey under the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2005 to act as an independent authority with responsibility for public audit in Jersey.
The move was part of a broader constitutional reform in 2005, designed to enhance scrutiny, transparency and good governance across the public sector.
The Comptroller and Auditor General is responsible for the use of public funds in Jersey.
To mark the office’s 20th anniversary this week, an Annual Reporting Awards event will take place at the Société Jersiaise Members Room on Tuesday 16 September.
On the day of the awards, the Comptroller and Auditor General will also publish an updated Annual Reporting Good Practice Guide designed to support organisations in developing their public annual reporting.
A number of in-house activities, workshops, and some drop-in sessions for Government colleagues will also take place this month.
The programme concludes with public drop-in sessions on Thursday 25 September, which is also international ‘Auditor Proud’ Day.
They will take place at the Jersey Audit Office building at de Carteret House in Castle Street from 08:30 to 12:30.
The sessions are open to any members of the public who would like to find out more about the work of the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General.
Comptroller and Auditor General Lynn Pamment said: “Jersey’s forward thinking approach of 20 years ago demonstrated the States’ commitment to being open to independent scrutiny and assurance over corporate governance arrangements and the spending of public money.
“Over the years the JAO has grown from strength to strength and the stability and independent assurance brought by the JAO has become increasingly important to both government and the general public.”
The 20th anniversary also coincides with the States of Jersey opening up its recruitment process for a new Comptroller and Auditor General.
Ms Pamment will conclude her seven-year fixed term of office in December 2026.
The new appointment will also be for a seven-year fixed-term, starting 1 January 2027.