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Island Governments Address Audit and Workforce Challenges at IGFOA 2024 Winter Meeting
Dec 19, 2024
Monique
Pernes Samuel
FSM
Updated July 08, 2025
Pernes Samuel serves as the Chief of Compliance Investigation for the Pohnpei State Office of the Public Auditor. In this role, he oversees investigations into reported cases of wrongdoing within the government, ensuring proper procedures are followed without bias. His responsibilities include addressing complaints and concerns, even when they involve high-ranking officials or close family members. Pernes is dedicated to promoting accountability, transparency, and fairness, recognizing the importance of his work in strengthening trust in government operations.
Growing up in Pohnpei during the transitional period of U.S. administration and the formation of the Compact of Free Association, Pernes experienced the unique intersection of democratic governance and customary monarchy. This dual influence instilled in him a deep respect for cultural traditions, such as greetings, offerings, and taboos, while fostering a strong sense of fairness and justice for his community.
Beyond his professional duties, Pernes enjoys fishing and farming, skills passed down from his father and grandfather. He values his faith, believing that God provides both purpose and guidance in life. Pernes is committed to becoming a valuable contributor to his community and sees the Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) as an opportunity to enhance his leadership skills and maximize his potential.
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Island Governments Address Audit and Workforce Challenges at IGFOA 2024 Winter Meeting
Dec 19, 2024
Monique
The Island Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA) convened its annual winter meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, from December 10-12, 2024. The conference brought together public sector finance leaders and their staff from across the insular jurisdictions, including the Commonwealth of the...
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Association of Pacific Island Public Auditors Successfully Completes 35th Annual Conference in Koror, Palau
Oct 02, 2024
Monique
The 35th Annual Association of Pacific Islands Public Auditors (APIPA) Conference, themed "Bridging the Gap of Public Accountability and Transparency," and nicknamed APIPA 2024, successfully concluded in Koror, Palau, on August 30, 2024.
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Photos from recent activities hosted by the Pacific and Virgin Islands Training Initiatives (PITI-VITI) in support of conferences, training and leadership development, are available below.
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