Samoa Audit Office - Performance & Environmental Audit Division

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PEA focuses on both financial and non-financial aspects of business. This division is responsible for carrying out Performance and Environmental Audit focusing on equity, environment, economic, efficiency and effectiveness of business activities.

PEA was awarded as the Best Unit within SAO for FY 2019-2020.

Oceanbaby Penitito

Director of Performance and Environmental Audit

Oceanbaby Penitito joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2008 and was appointed to Director of the Performance and Environmental Division in January 2019. Ms. Penitito was previously with the ITA Division before moving to the PEA Division initially as an Audit Manager, before taking the Director role. She is also a Certified Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants, and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Oceanbaby Penitito joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2008 and was appointed to Director of the Performance and Environmental Division in January 2019. Ms. Penitito was previously with the ITA Division before moving to the PEA Division initially as an Audit Manager, before taking the Director role. She is also a Certified Accountant with the Samoa Institute of Accountants, and a Certified Fraud Examiner.
Paul Ualesi

Audit Manager

Paul Ualesi has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2009. He previously worked as a Principal Accountant for the SPCS Division. Mr. Ualesi is now the Audit Manager for the Performance and Environmental Audits Division.
Mr. Ualesi received the award of Rising Star Senior Employee for the Financial Year 2019-2020.

Paul Ualesi has been with the Samoa Audit Office since 2009. He previously worked as a Principal Accountant for the SPCS Division. Mr. Ualesi is now the Audit Manager for the Performance and Environmental Audits Division.Mr. Ualesi received the award of Rising Star Senior Employee for the Financial Year 2019-2020.
Frances Iosefa

Principal Auditor

Frances Iosefa joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2013 and was appointed Senior Auditor for the Performance and Environmental Audits Division in 2017. She also has experience in Public Bodies Audits. She was promoted to Principal Auditor for the PEA Division in 2019 and currently holds a Master Degree in Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China.
Miss. Iosefa was named the Best Senior Officer of the Samoa Audit Office for Financial Year 2019-2020.

Frances Iosefa joined the Samoa Audit Office in 2013 and was appointed Senior Auditor for the Performance and Environmental Audits Division in 2017. She also has experience in Public Bodies Audits. She was promoted to Principal Auditor for the PEA Division in 2019 and currently holds a Master Degree in Auditing from the Nanjing Audit University, China.Miss. Iosefa was named the Best Senior Officer of the Samoa Audit Office for Financial Year 2019-2020.
Torise Luagia Panapa

Senior Auditor

Torise Luagia Panapa joined the Audit Office in 2015 as an Audit Examiner for the PBA Division. She has previously worked with the Legal Division and MPPA Division. She was appointed as a Senior Auditor for the Performance and Environmental Audits Division in 2019.
Miss. Panapa was named the Best Overall Employee of the Samoa Audit Office (excluding TAIMUA) for the Financial Year 2019-2020.

Torise Luagia Panapa joined the Audit Office in 2015 as an Audit Examiner for the PBA Division. She has previously worked with the Legal Division and MPPA Division. She was appointed as a Senior Auditor for the Performance and Environmental Audits Division in 2019.Miss. Panapa was named the Best Overall Employee of the Samoa Audit Office (excluding TAIMUA) for the Financial Year 2019-2020.