Edgar and I became close friends — E.B. John — Opinion

Edgar and I became close friends

March 10, 2026·1 min read

Dear Editor,

I am grateful to be advised of the passing of a very dear friend and colleague, Edgar Heyligar. We first met when as a member of the Canadian Consultancy Team which merged the then Income Tax and Customs Departments. The consultancy lasted about one year. I was required to create hundreds of totally new job descriptions, being the Personnel Practitioner in the team. I must confess however that I was helped in this developmental exercise by the late Sandra Jones, who was more experienced at the time, by the end of which our partnership got registered as S.V. Jones Associates – A Consultancy. In the meantime Edgar and I became close friends and would offer me work attachments if and when needed. The last time we met was in the office of a mutual friend, Dr. Leslie Persaud. At times when each of us needed help.

But Editor, please allow me to refer to the frequent commentaries published about the office of the Auditor General. For as it turns out the creation of this office was in the very next Consultancy awarded me – in partnership as S. V. Jones Associates awarded by the IDB. This creative exercise lasted several months. The intention was to elevate this normal Public Service Department to one of exceptional authority that would report only to Parliament. It was President Jagdeo who conceived that to be consistent; the Report of the Consultants should be presented at a special occasion to Parliament and invited the Opposition who willingly applauded the presentation of some of the contents of S. V. Jones Associates. Editor, what a difference is the mood now.

Sincerely,
E. B. John

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IDB has been an active partner in Guyana’s dramatic transformation - Guyana Chronicle

guyanachronicle.com · 2009-12-17

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2006 Audit Procedures Manual 1. BACKGROUND OF THE AUDIT OFFICE, MANDATE AND LEGISLATURE OVERSIGHT ROLE GENERAL PRINCIPLES 1.1 The basic principles in government auditing are enshrined in the Code of Ethics and Auditing Standards of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTO SAI). Section ... Accountants (IFAC) are relevant for the guidance of the staff of the Audit Office of Guyana (AOG) as Guyana’s Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) in the audit of government entities that are ... The Audit Office of Guyana. - 3 - 2006 Audit Procedures Manual auditors, in providing an independent report on whether an entity’s financial information is ... 1.4 The external audit of government companies is governed by several legislative instruments, ... that is a subsidiary of a government company. The Fiscal Management and Accountability Act (2003) appoints the Auditor General to audit all entities in which a controlling interest vest in the State. This is strengthened by the provisions of the Audit Act 2004 (S24) where the ... considers necessary for the audit, he shall state that fact in his report. The Audit Office of Guyana. - 4 - 2006 Audit Procedures Manual 1.11 S168(5) If the Director’s annual report is incomplete or inaccurate in any way, the ... 1.13 S24(2) The Auditor General shall examine in such manner as he deems necessary the ... to conduct special audits and at his discretion prepare special reports when such audits are completed. THE MANDATE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL AND THE AUDIT OFFICE 1.15 The Auditor General’s role and functions are enshrined in the Constitution of Guyana (section 223). His Office is a public Office and he is responsible to Parliament. 1.16 Under the Audit Act of 2004, Section 4(1), the “Auditor General shall be the external Auditor of the public accounts of Guyana and, in the discharge of his functions, shall have complete ... the Constitution, act independently in the discharge of his functions.” The Audit Office of Guyana. - 5 - 2006 Audit Procedures Manual The Audit Act of 2004 gives the Auditor General wide powers and authority for the establishment and administration of an independent Audit Office, and to regulate such other matters connected with or incidental to the independent auditing of the finances of the State. The provisions of the Audit Act also strengthen parliamentary oversight over the work of the ... 1.17 Under Section 25 of the Act, the Auditor General is required to report annually, and within nine months of the end of the fiscal year, on the results of the consolidated financial statements and the accounts of budget agencies in relation to that fiscal year. As per the Constitution (Section 223(3), the Auditor General shall submit reports to the Speaker of the National Assembly, who shall cause them to be laid before the National Assembly. 1.18 This responsibility of the Auditor General to report annually to the National Assembly is reiterated by Section 74(2) of the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act of 2003, which states: “The Auditor General shall, within nine months following the end of the fiscal ... statements together with the audit report thereon to the Speaker of the National ... 1.19 In accordance with Article 223 of the Constitution, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament will exercise general supervision over the functioning of the Audit Office, in accordance with rules, policies and any other law. 1.20 Under the Audit Act, the Auditor General is authorized, with the approval of the PAC to make ... General shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.