International Journal of Government Auditing – January 2006
Barbados
Auditor General’s Office Celebrates 150th Anniversary
In December 2005, the Barbados Auditor General’s Office celebrated its 150th anniversary.
In 1855, when Barbados was a colony of Great Britain, the office was established under the Act of Better Auditing and Inspection of Public Accounts. In the office’s early years, its role entailed checking payment vouchers before any money was paid, certifying retirement benefits, and undertaking a quarterly review of the records of the Treasury.
 Staff of the Barbados SAI |
When Barbados became an independent nation in 1966, the Auditor General’s Office was embodied in the Constitution. The office has responsibilities for the annual audit of ministries, departments, and statutory bodies that receive funding from the Crown. In addition, the office can examine the economical, efficient, and effective use of resources of any ministry or department that it is required to audit.
Mr. Hallam Phillips, Auditor General, has indicated that the office is reviewing its operations with a view to strengthening its independence, especially as it relates to staff recruitment and the provision of training for its officers.
For additional information, contact Auditor General’s Office: Fax: ++1 (246) 228 – 2731 E-mail: audit@boa.gov.bb