Discuss various matters related to the Institution
The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams met with the Chairman of the General Audit Chamber R.C. Halman and the Secretary General of the General Audit Chamber J. Dovale-Meit at the Prime Minister’s Cabinet on Wednesday afternoon in order to discuss various items as it relates the tasks of the institution as it relates to its function as a body within the High Councils of State.
The General Audit Chamber checks that government spends public funds and conducts the various policies as intended.
The General Audit Chamber is required by law to execute audits, in particular financial audits and performance audits.
The General Audit Chamber also can make arrangements regarding collaboration and support with the Courts of Audit of the Netherlands, Curaçao and Aruba.
The General Audit Chamber was established by law in order to formally commence operations on October 10, 2010 and consists of a three-person board; specifically a chairman and two members.