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Limtiaco concludes successful FSM swimming career FSMNOC July 28, 2024 Paris, France – Tasi Limtiaco, one of the most decorated swimmers in Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) history, concluded his FSM swimming career yesterday in respectable fashion at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Limtiaco, who holds numerous FSM breaststroke and individual medley records, finished 5th in his heat and 29th overall. “It was really great for me to be able to represent my country, and there is nothing else I could be prouder of.” said Limtiaco after the race. “I would not have swum in my second Olympics if it was not for me personally wanting to be a two-time Olympian and to elevate the love of the sport back home, not just in Micronesia but all of the Pacific.” Limtiaco’s Paris Games also included him being one of FSM’s flag bearers at Opening Ceremonies and as a mentor to young athletes competing at the Games. “Tasi has been one of the great ambassadors for our NOC and FSM sport.” said Jim Tobin, Secretary General of the FSM National Olympic Committee. “The entire NOC is so proud of his efforts and wish him much success as he begins his post-
racing career.” Team FSM and the FSM Olympic Committee would like to thank the following for their financial support and sponsoring of our FSM Olympic athletes, coaches and team officials at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: International Olympic
Committee (IOC); Olympic Solidarity; Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC): Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Government; Etscheit Enterprises; Pohnpei Ace Hardware; Isamu Nakasone Store; Bank of Guam; Pohnpei Ace Office Supplies; Caroline Fisheries; Moylan’s Insurance; Hornet International;
Bank of the FSM; VITAL; Pohnpei NAPA, and Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. For updates follow us also in: FB: FSM Olympic Committee Website: www.fsmoc.fm
Compliance gaps and policy issues found in FSM vehicle disposal audit By Bill Jaynes The Kaselehlie Press
July 29, 2024 FSM— The FSM’s Office of the National Public Auditor recently released an audit report revealing significant compliance, policy, and internal control issues in the disposition of government vehicles. It is the first inspection on fixed assets disposal for the national government specifically related to vehicles.
“certain government officials” commented Auditors said that the report (2024-03) on the increasing number of unused was scheduled for compliance review after vehicles parked at various locations within the National Government compound.
Additionally, they said that as taxpayers, of government vehicles at the end of their FSM’s people would also like to know official tenures and whether such actions are if and how some government elected officials have been able to take ownership Click here for continuation on page 3