Our mission is to serve the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines by conducting independent audits and report on how government is managing its responsibilities and resources.

Our vision is to be an independent, professional and respected Supreme Audit Institution, conducting innovative and efficient audits to advance transparency and accountability in government’s operations.

Our values guide us in achieving our vision and mission; guide our day-to-day actions, serve as a constant reminder of our commitments; are a statement of the high standards we hold in conducting ourselves and our work; and the results we strive to achieve.

The Office is guided by the principles of:

• Independence
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Efficiency
• Transparency

Independence

We report to Parliament through the Minister of Finance and are non-partisan and objective in our approach. We adhere to our professional codes of ethics and independence standards, avoiding real and perceived conflicts in our relationships and conduct of our work.

Integrity

We sustain public confidence by working together with others in an open, honest, and trustworthy manner, while respecting the confidentiality of the information we obtain.

Professionalism

We conduct ourselves and our work with Parliament and those we audit, in a manner that meets the highest standards of professional conduct.

Efficiency

Our policies and practices are aligned with our vision and values, and our processes are economical, efficient, and responsive. We are committed to continuously improving our processes and practices and to delivering products and services of the highest quality.

Transparency

We encourage open and honest communication to create a climate of trust and teamwork. We promote accountability by providing relevant, fair, and clear public reporting on government’s performance.