👩‍💼 Cayman Islands Auditor General Sue Winspear to step down

Sue Winspear, the first woman to serve as the auditor general of the Cayman Islands, will be stepping down from her post before the end of the year. Winspear, who has been battling cancer for over a year, is moving back to the UK. Despite her health issues, she has continued to work and plans to aid in the transition to a new auditor general before her departure, the date of which is yet to be confirmed. The recruitment process for her replacement is set to begin shortly. 📅

During her eight-year tenure, Winspear has been described as "a fierce advocate" who held people accountable for the expenditure of public funds. She led the office through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and has been credited with strengthening the office and earning the respect of stakeholders. Winspear's audit work has resulted in legislative changes, such as the Procurement Act and supporting regulations, which have improved the value from public spending by reducing poor procurement practices. 📊

Winspear's recommendations have also led to the government issuing new guidance to further strengthen its operations. One such recommendation, set to be implemented next year, is guidance for public servants that prevents the government from signing new contracts or developing new policies after an election has been called. This is seen as a major step in improving accountability. 🏛️