Samoa Audit Office - 57th Independence Flag Day

News and Events

Courtesy meeting with UNDP Resident Representative and Deputy

Earlier this month we were honored to host a courtesy meeting with the new Resident Representative in UNDP Samoa, Ms. Aliona Niculita, and the Deputy Representative, Ms. Verena Linneweber.

SAO's Participation in the 7th INTOSAI Working Group on Big Data Meeting

The 7th INTOSAI Working Group on Big Data Meeting, held in Cairo, Egypt from September 13th to 15th, 2023, brought together SAIs from around the world to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the era of big data. Audit Director Ah Siu Lin attended as the Samoa Audit Office delegate.

Auditor Proud Day 2023

Last week, we celebrated Auditor Proud Day, an event celebrated by the international auditing community on the last Thursday of September. This year, we used this opportunity to spotlight our auditors' academic and professional achievements made possible under the vision and leadership of the CAG Fuimaono Papalii CG Afele.

: Category: News & Events News & Events; Published: 05 June 2019 05 June 2019; Hits: 2102 2102

Among the patriotic people of Samoa, were the staff members of the Samoa Audit Office that gathered from 4am to witness the Independence Flag Ceremony at Tiafau Mulinuu on Saturday, 1st of June 2019.

The Ceremony was led by a short prayer service by Reverend Faulalo Leti, General Secretary Methodist Church of Samoa. The National Anthem was played by the Police Band as schools, organisations, government officers and the public paused for the raising of the flag by the Member of the Council of Deputies, Le Mamea Ropati Mualia together with the 21 gun salute. The Head of State His Highness Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II gave the address for the day. He thanked the almighty God for the abundant blessings upon our nation as well as all government offices, development partners and the public. A few milestones and accomplishments were acknowledged including the Samoa Cable, aerobridge at the Faleolo International Airport and the Apia Waterfront Project. The hard work of women and youths in our society was acknowledged. The contribution of the private sector has been the backbone of Samoa's economy. His Highness ended his speech by asking the Lord for continuous blessings upon our nation.

The parade then followed featuring schools, organisations and government offices.

Dance performances were to follow with the program to be finished by 3.30pm with the lowering of the Flag ceremony.

God bless Samoa!

Read more about Samoa's Independence