60. If a particular institution is responsible for overseeing compliance with existing rules against abuse of state resources, what powers is it granted?

 The Political Parties Commission has the power to "investigate and enquire into the affairs of a political party for the purpose of ascertaining any breach of the Act". The Commission can appoint an auditor to "undertake a specific audit of a political party’s accounts when it considers it necessary". The auditor can access party accounting records and interview members of the party to obtain information required. The Commission can deregister a political party if it is found to have "breached the Integrity standards set out by the Commission as prescribed by this Act {the Political Parties Integrity Act 2014}and regulations. A political party that contravenes Articles 59 -61 relating to financial reporting 'commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of 50,000 penalty units".

Source:  Articles 6, 31, 62 and 65, Solomon Islands Political Parties Integrity Act, 2014.

 The Solomon Islands Political Parties Commission has primary responsibility for overseeing compliance.