PRIME ACCOUNTS General Fund

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GOVERNOR’S BUDGET MESSAGE

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Demographics...... 9 Organizational Structure ...... 13 Budget Process ...... 13 Financial Terminology...... 15 Fund Descriptions...... 21

SUMMARIES

Summary of Appropriation Requests by Activities and Funds...... 28 Schedule of Departments by Prime Accounts ...... 29 Revenue Overview ...... 31 Actual and Estimated General Fund Revenues and Contributions...... 33 Combined Statement Revenue and Expenditures...... 34

THE APPROPRIATION BILLS

Anti-Litter Beautification Fund...... 36 Business and Commercial Properties Revolving Fund ...... 38 Caribbean Basin Initiative Fund...... 39 Government Insurance Fund ...... 40 Health Revolving Fund...... 41 Indirect Cost Fund ...... 42 Interest Earned on Debt Service Reserves...... 44 Internal Revenue Matching Fund...... 45 Public Employees Relations Board and Labor Management Committee...... 47 Public Service Commission...... 48 Sewage System Fund...... 49 St. John Capital Improvement Fund...... 50

6 THE APPROPRIATION BILLS(CONT’D)

Tourism Revolving Fund ...... 52 Transportation Trust Fund...... 54 Union Arbitration Award and Government Employees Increment Fund ...... 55 University of the Virgin Islands...... 56 Virgin Islands Public Television Service...... 59 Virgin Islands Taxi Cab Commission ...... 60 Waste Management Authority ...... 61 Executive Appropriation Bill ...... 62

THE BUDGET DETAIL

University of the Virgin Islands...... 65 Virgin Islands Election Systems ...... 73 Board of Education ...... 84 Office of the Governor ...... 90 Office of Management and Budget...... 96 Division of Personnel ...... 104 Virgin Islands Fire Service ...... 114 Bureau of Information Technology...... 121 Office of the Adjutant General ...... 125 Office of Veterans Affairs ...... 133 Office of the Lieutenant Governor ...... 138 Department of Justice ...... 148 Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs...... 162 Bureau of Internal Revenue ...... 175 Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General...... 183 Department of Finance ...... 189 Department of Property and Procurement...... 202 Department of Health...... 215 Department of Education...... 242 Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation...... 272

7 THE BUDGET DETAIL(CONT’D)

Schneider Regional Medical Center...... 275 Governor Juan F Luis Hospital and Medical Center...... 287 Department of Human Services...... 297 Department of Planning and Natural Resources...... 322 Virgin Islands Police Department ...... 338 Department of Public Work ...... 359 Department of Housing Parks and Recreation...... 383 Department of Agriculture...... 394 Department of Tourism...... 405 Department of Labor...... 414 Miscellaneous ...... 425

FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Schedule of Principal and Interest on Long Term Debt...... 434

ENABLING LEGISLATION

St. Croix Capital Improvement Fund...... 435 Crisis Intervention Fund...... 436 Prior Year Adjustment ...... 437 Veterans Affairs...... 438 Financial Management System ...... 440 Altona Homeowners Act ...... 441

FEDERAL FUNDS

Listing of Federal Grants Acronyms...... 442 Federal Grants Overview ...... 443 Listing of Federal Grants...... 460

Demographics/Status of Local Economy

Location

Located 60 miles east of Puerto Rico and 1,075 miles south of Miami, the “American Paradise” as the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) are often called is near the top of the Caribbean chain. The United States Virgin Islands are the only United States “territory” in the Caribbean. They consist of four main islands: St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, and Water Island.

History

The United States Virgin Islands is an unincorporated territory of the United States. The United States purchased the then-Danish West Indies from Denmark in 1917 for $25 million. The islands were under the jurisdiction of the Department of Navy until they were transferred to the Department of Interior in 1931. Executive Order Number 5566 placed the islands under United States rule. In 1936 the United States Congress passed the Organic Act, whose provisions allowed a system of civil government. Under legislation passed in 1968, the territory has been democratically electing its governor since 1970. Prior to 1970, the President of the United States appointed the Governor.

The law making body of the U.S. Virgin Islands is a 15-member unicameral body called the Legislature of the Virgin Islands. The Legislature is one of the three co-equal branches of government. The other two branches are the Executive Branch, which is headed by a Governor and is responsible for administering the laws passed by the Legislature, and the Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands, which is responsible for interpreting the laws passed.

Economy

Accounting for seventy percent (70%) of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), tourism is the islands’ primary economic activity. The United States Virgin Islands hosts approximately two million visitors annually. The manufacturing sector consists of petroleum refining, textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals and watch assembly. HOVENSA, one of the world’s largest petroleum refineries is located on the island of St. Croix. The agricultural sector is small, with most of the islands’ food being imported. International business and financial services are a small but growing component of the economy.

9 Health

The US Virgin Islands Department of Health, along with the Roy L. Schneider Hospital and Community Health Center on St. Thomas, the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital on St. Croix, and the Myrah Keating Smith Clinic on St. John addresses a wide range of health care needs, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. The Department has established partnerships with the Virgin Islands Infant Mortality Review Panel, the Virgin Islands Alliance for Primary Care, the St. Croix Women’s Coalition and the St. Thomas Family Resource Center. The Department of Health is also involved in the Healthy People 2010, which is a national health promotion and disease prevention initiative launched in January 2000 through the US Department of Health and Human Services. The ultimate goals are to increase the quality and years of healthy life and to eliminate health disparities among the populace.

Education

The Virgin Islands Board of Education was established as an independent agency of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands by Act No. 2252. Its duties are to recommend the establishment of public schools; prescribe general regulations and orders; adopt curricula and courses of study; recommend laws and amendments and recommend appropriations required for the operation of the public schools and the Department of Education.

The United States Virgin Islands education system is comprised of a State Education Agency (SEA) and two Local Education Agencies (LEA) St. Thomas/ St. John District and the St. Croix District.

The District of St. Thomas/St. John has two high schools, two middle schools, and fourteen elementary schools. St. Croix District has two high schools, a vocational school, and alternative school, three middle schools, and ten elementary schools. Additionally, the University of the Virgin Islands has one campus in each district.

Human Services

The Department of Human Services serves as the “state agency” for publicly financed programs that address the needs of the indigent, disabled, elderly and low-income population. The department also addresses the needs of the juvenile population through the Foster Care, Child Abuse and Neglect, Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs.

The Department of Human Services, through partnership with other Government departments and agencies and other organizations, assists in the rehabilitation of individuals in order to place them in competitive employment to achieve self-sufficiency.

UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS SELECTED DEMOGRAPHICS FISCAL YEAR 2006 (Source: US Census Bureau 2000 data)

Population Employment

Total Population 108,612 Non-Agricultural Employment

Male 51,864 Private Sector 30,511 Female 56,748 Construction and mining 3,017 Manufacturing 2,148 Under 5 years 8,553 Transportation and public utilities 2,446 5 to 9 years 10,176 Wholesale and retail trade 9,787 10 to 14 years 9,676 Finance, insurance & real estate 1,918 15 to 19 years 8,688 Services 11,195 20 to 24 years 5,916 Federal Government 906 25 to 34 years 13,705 Territorial Government 11,796 35 to 44 years 15,746 45 to 54 years 15,521 Tourism Industry 55 to 59 years 6,757 Tourist (thousands) 553 60 to 64 years 4,757 Excursionists (thousands) 1,816 65 to 74 years 5,845 Air Excursionists 78 75 to 84 years 2,505 Cruise passengers 1,739 85 years and over 767 Number of Cruise Ships (thousands) 845 Tourism related Employment 8,910 Median age 33 Hotel and other lodging 3,930 Gift Shops 2,130 Race Restaurants and Bars 2,300 Transportation by air 550 One race 104,820 Black or African American 82,750 Household Income White 14,218 Other races 7,852 Total Households 40,648 Two or more races 3,792 Less than $5,000 7,290 $5,000 to 9,999 3,290 $10,000 to 14,999 3,516 School Enrollment $15,000 to $24,999 6,382 $25,000 to $34,999 5,187 Nursery school, preschool 2,484 $35,000 to $49,999 5,712 Kindergarden 2,230 $50,000 to $74,999 5,058 Elementary school (grades 1-8) 16,858 $75,000 to $99,999 2,181 High School (grades 9-12) 7,440 $100,000 or more 2,032 College or graduate school 3,107 Median Household income (dollars) 24,704

Percent high school graduate or higher 61 Education Attainment Percent bachelor’s degree or higher 17 Less than 9th grade 12,133 9th to 12th grade (no diploma) 13,743 High School Graduate 17,044 Some College 9,425 Associate Degree 2,269 Bachelor’s Degree 6,841 Graduate or Professional Degree 4,148

11 Organizational Structure Government of the Virgin Islands Executive Branch

GOVERNOR

Virgin Islands Elections System

Board of Education LT. GOVERNOR

Executive Offices Office of Department Department of of the Governor the Lt. Governor of Justice Licensing & Cons. Affairs

Off. Of the Governor Off. Of Mgmt. & Budget Division of Personnel VI Fire Services Bureau of Information Technology Off. Of the Adjutant General Off. Of Veterans Affairs

Bureau of Office of the Department of Department of Internal Revenue Inspector General Finance Prop. & Procurement

Department of Department of STT/STJ Hospital STX Hospital Health Education Facilities Corp. Facilities Corp.

Department of Department of Virgin Islands Department of Human Services Plan & Nat. Res. Police Department Public Works

Department of Hous., Department of Department of Department of Parks and Rec. Agriculture Tourism Labor

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS

OMB INTERNAL PROCESS

Directors of OMB, IRB, BER and Comm of Finance meet to develop revenue projections

Ceiling for Depts. & Agencies developed By Director, OMB based on projected revenues

Budget Call forwarded to Depts. & Agencies Site Visits conducted Budget Orientation and written reports conducted prepared by Sr. Budget Analysts Depts. & Agencies develop & submit proposed budgets & spending plans

OMB conducts internal budget hearings & analysis of budgets

OMB’S OMB and the recommendation Governor discuss forwarded to Governor recommendation for approval Governor finalizes recommendation

Budget complied, edited and forwarded to the printers

13 THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS CONT’D.

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET PROCESS

Governor transmits letter & message to Senate President

Budget, Summary, Schedules & Bills sent to Legislature

Post Audit prepares analyses for the Finance Committee

Finance Committee conducts Individual Budget Hearings with Depts & Agencies

Finance Committee forwards recommendations to Rules Committee

Legislature makes Governor may veto changes and submits or line-item veto the to the Governor for bills and return to Leg. his approval with objections

If budget is not Budget enacted approved the if approved preceding fiscal year’s budget rolls over

ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER A transfer of allotted departmental resources which requires only the approval of the Office of Management and Budget and/or the Governor; these transfers can only be effectuated if no funding restrictions are imposed by the Legislature on appropriations. As in the case of a lump sum appropriation or modified line item appropriation. x Types of Administrative Transfer of Resources include the following: 1) Lateral transfers: between the same sub-accounts and/or low orgs (activity centers); 2) Vertical transfers: among different sub-accounts and/or low orgs (activity centers); 3) Lateral and vertical transfers: between and among the same and different sub-accounts and/or low orgs (activity center). (Lump sum appropriation)

ALLOCATION A distribution of funds, or an expenditure limit, established for a department or agency.

ALLOTMENT A portion of an appropriation to be expended for a particular purpose during a specified time period.

APPROPRIATION A legal authorization granted by a legislative body to make expenditures and to incur obligations for specific purposes. An appropriation is usually limited in amount and as to the time when it may be expended.

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER A reprogramming of funds as authorized by Title 2, Chapter 2, Section 28(b), Virgin Islands Code, which can only be effectuated through a departmental request transmitted through the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to the Governor and from the Governor to the Legislature for final approval. x The following type of transfers require the approval of the Legislature as a Whole: 1) Transfers between two different funds and 2) Transfers from one department to another. x The following type of transfer requires the approval of the Legislature, Committee on Finance: 1) Transfers between budgeted line items or organizations (Activity Centers) within the same department and fund.

15 BUDGET A plan of financial operation embodying an estimate of proposed expenditures for a given period and the proposed means of financing them.

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Changes to appropriations (Budgets) to include supplements, decreases or reprogramming including appropriation transfers and apportionments.

CAPITAL OUTLAYS Expenditures which result in the acquisition of or addition to fixed assets. They should be classified under one of the following four objects: (1) land; (2) Buildings; (3) improvements other than buildings; (4) machinery and equipment.

CENTRAL SERVICE COST ALLOCATION PLAN Comparable to the college and university long form, each central service is treated as a separate cost pool and distributed to each operating department or agency it serves. This distribution is accomplished either through billing rates or particular services rendered (e.g. cost per mile for use of a motor vehicle, dollar per audit, or computer usage rates) or through an allocation bases on an indication of use (e.g. accounting based on the number of transactions or checks written or occupancy based on square feet or space occupied). The costs distributed down to the operating department level through the central service cost allocation plan are subsequently included in each operating department’s indirect cost proposal or included where they can be identified with a grant as a direct cost.

COST CENTER Assembles and records all the elements of cost associated with the accomplishment of a function, carrying out of an activity or operation, or to complete a unit of work or a specific job. DEBT SERVICE FUND A fund established to account for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of, general long-term debt principal and interest.

DEPARTMENT An organizational entry within the Executive Branch which has, under general law, an independent existence, and the authority to receive and expend an appropriation.

DEPARTMENTAL GOAL A statement of the purpose or reasons, why a department exists as defined by legislative or executive mandate.

DILOG Distributed interaction local government accounting system.

16 EFFECTIVENESS MEASURE An indicator of the degree to which a program will achieve its objective.

FEDERAL FUNDS Contributions of cash or other assets from the federal government to be used or expended for a specific purpose, activity, or facility.

FISCAL YEAR A 12-month period to which the annual operating budget applies and at the end of which a government determines its financial position and the results of its operations. For example, the Virgin Islands government fiscal year begins on October 1, in one calendar year and ends on September 30 in the ensuing calendar year.

FUNCTION A group of related activities aimed at accomplishing a major service or regulatory program for which a government is responsible. For example, public safety is a function.

FUND A fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts recording cash and other financial resources, together with all related liabilities and residual equities or balances, and changes therein, which are segregated for the purposes of carrying out specific activities or attaining certain objectives in accordance with special regulations, restrictions, or limitations.

GENERAL FUND The fund used to account for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund.

IN-KIND “Cost Sharing or Matching” means the value of the third party in-kind contributions and the portion of the costs of a federally assisted project or program not borne by the Federal Government.

INDIRECT COST State and local governments incur administrative costs at two levels. The first is the so-called executive or central administrative level of costs such as central budgeting, accounting (comptroller), personnel (civil service), legal services, (attorney general), facilities operations and maintenance, and the motorpool (general services administrations). The second level is the operating departments or agencies (health, roads, social services, education, police, fire, etc.) and consists of the overhead costs incurred at this level (salaries and wages of the department heads and their administrative staffs, the departmental accounting and budgeting offices, etc.) Because of this layering, state and local governments prepare two types of proposals: a central service cost allocation plan and an

17 indirect cost proposal. “Indirect Cost” is an accounting term used to describe a process of assigning (or charging) costs that are common to two or more of a grantee’s projects or operations. As a general rule, the cost of building occupancy, equipment usage, procurement, personnel administration, accounting, and other overhead activities are charged to grants and contracts as indirect costs. They are not substantially different from direct costs. If one wanted to incur the time and bookkeeping expense, all indirect cost could be treated as direct. Grantees must be consistent in treating costs as direct or indirect under grants. Once a decision is made by a grantee to treat a cost either as direct or as indirect, it must be treated that way for all projects and principal activities of the organization, regardless of the source of funding. From a grantee’s point of view, the determining factor for treating a cost as direct or indirect should be practicability and the potential for reimbursement as a change to an outside funding source.

LOW ORG Low Org are levels of organization that has no sub-units reporting to it.

OBJECTIVE A task or group of tasks undertaken in order to achieve a stated goal.

ORG An abbreviation for the word organization. It is the level within an organization at which costs are accumulated and associated with a purpose; or to carry on an activity or operation, or to complete a unit of work or a specific job. For example, in the Department of Human Services, Office of the Commissioner is a Divisional Org. and Personnel and Labor Relations is an Activity Org.

OPTION Used to provide additional management reporting, e.g., physical location, job classification, or the types of services rendered. Options may be specific to an activity center, division or department.

OTHER FUNDS Funds used to account for financial resources not accounted for in the general fund. For example, the internal service fund accounts for the financing of goods or services provided by one department or agency primarily or solely to other departments or agencies of the government unit, or to other governmental units, on a cost-reimbursed basis.

PERIOD Span of time for which the budget may be allocated in the present Financial Management System (FMS). This corresponds to one month.

18 PRIME ACCOUNT An account in which the aggregate are recorded of all related sub-accounts. For example, personal service cost is a prime account that is supported by the related individual detailed sub-accounts such as classified, unclassified and part-time.

PRIOR APPROVAL “Prior Approval” means documentation evidencing consent prior to incurring specific cost.

PROGRAM A plan or system involving the expenditure of resources under which action may be taken to provide public goods or services. Programs are usually the lowest level of an organization at which cost data and evaluation measures are maintained.

PROGRAM INCOME Program income means gross income received by the grantee or subgrantee directly generated by a grant supported activity, or earned only as a result of the grant agreement during the grant period. “During the grant period” is the time between the effective date of the award and the ending date of the award reflected in the final financial report.

PURPOSE The end result or goal of an acting program, or department.

REVENUES Inflows or other enhancements of resources of an organization or a settlement of its obligations (or a combination of both) during a period from delivering and or producing goods, rendering services or other activities that constitute the organization’s ongoing or central operations.

SPENDING-PLAN Various patterns by which revenue and budgeted expenditures are allocated across accounting periods.

SUB-ACCOUNT One of a group of related accounts which support in detail the summaries recorded in a prime account. The individual accounts for personal service costs such as unclassified and part-time are examples.

TASK Used to provide standard descriptions and costs associated with work performed or cost incurred, e.g., revenue collection, patrol, repair, administration and sick leave. Task may be specific to an activity center, division or department wide.

19 WORKLOAD EFFICIENCY MEASURE A key indicator of the degree to which a program economically manages the workload associated with meeting its objective, usually expressed in terms of cost per unit or work or output.

DESCRIPTION OF FUNDS ANTILITTER AND BEAUTIFICATION FUND The Antilitter and Beautification Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 3, Section 42, Virgin Island Code. It consists of advance disposal fees required to be credited to the fund and other amounts appropriated thereto from time to time by the Legislature. No money in the fund shall be available for expenditure except as appropriated annually by the Legislature and disbursed by the Commissioner of Finance for the following purposes: Establishment of recycling programs and redemption centers; reimbursement of redemption centers, established under Title 19, Section 1557a, for sums paid in exchange for materials turned in for recycling in an amount to be determined by the Antilitter and Beautification Commission; roadside cleanup and beautification; removal and disposal of abandoned vehicles; increased enforcement of antilitter laws; antilitter educational campaigns; administration and expenses in an amount not to exceed 13% of the deposits to the fund in any fiscal year; and such other purposes or activities of the Antilitter and Beautification Commissions as are consistent with the purposes of Title 19, Chapter 56, VIC. Act No. 6638 transferred the administration of the fund to the direction of the Waste Management Authority.

BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES REVOLVING FUND The Business and Commercial Properties Revolving Fund was created pursuant to Title 31, Chapter 21, Section 202, VIC, as a separate and distinct fund within the Treasury of the Virgin Islands. Its source of revenues is rentals and other income derived from the properties managed by the Department of Property and Procurement. There is appropriated annually from the Business and Commercial Properties Revolving Fund, funds that are necessary for the management of properties, services, materials and other costs connected with such properties.

CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE FUND The Caribbean Basin Initiative Fund was created pursuant to 26 USC (Public Law 98-67). Its source of revenues is the total excise tax revenue, collected by the U.S. Excise Tax Division on all non-US rum imported into the United States, which is annually rebated to the United States Virgin Islands. This funding is appropriated by the Legislature as a contribution to the General Fund.

CRISIS INTERVENTION FUND The Crisis Intervention Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3091. It is authorized to be appropriated and deposited into the Crisis Intervention Fund such sums each year from the Caribbean Basin-Initiative Fund and the Internal Revenue Matching Fund as authorized by law and all other sums appropriated from time to time by the Legislature. Monies shall be disbursed from the fund by the Commissioner of Finance, upon the authorization of the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services, for the purpose of funding programs relating to family and youth crisis intervention services and disbursement of grants to authorized youth organizations as provided by law.

21 DESCRIPTION OF FUNDS

However, not more than twenty percent (20%) of the monies disbursed from the Crisis Intervention Fund shall be used for personnel services.

GOVERNMENT INSURANCE FUND The Government Insurance Fund was created pursuant to Title 24, Chapter 11, Section 265. It consists of all premiums received and paid into the fund by VI employers, of properties and securities acquired by the fund and of interest earned upon monies belonging to the fund. This fund shall be administered by the Commissioner of Finance and shall be used for the payment of lost wages sustained on account of injuries on the job, as well as medical expenses related thereto.

HEALTH REVOLVING FUND The Health Revolving Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3017, VIC. It consists of all revenues derived from the Department of Health and medical fees which are authorized to be charged for dental and medical services; all payments by the Department of Human Services under its contract with the Department of Health covering medical care for the aged; all sums reimbursable to the Department of Health of the Virgin Islands from Federal Grants-in-Aid Programs, for costs of services rendered to all eligible patients receiving outpatient services from the Department. The Governor, upon the recommendation of the Director of the Budget, and with the approval of the Legislature or the Finance Committee of the Legislature, if the Legislature is not in session, is hereby authorized to make transfers from the Health Revolving Fund to the General Fund.

INDIRECT COSTS OF GRANTS-IN-AID FUND The Indirect Costs of Grants-in-Aid Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3025. It consists of all eligible grants-in-aid payment of allowable indirect cost of such grants. The Indirect Cost Fund shall be utilized for the purpose of improving Federal grants administration and management in the Territory and increasing Virgin Islands’ participation in Federal grant-in-aid programs, including but not limited to, grant, budget and accounting assistance, grant proposal development, grant management training, special studies and acquisition of equipment intended for the improvement of central administration, accounting or reporting of Federal grant programs, and for other purposes.

Funds deposited into the Indirect Cost Fund may be appropriated annually by the Legislature to support all operating expenses including salaries, for the Office of the Federal Programs Coordinator, to support federal programs activities established within the various departments or agencies of the Government receiving Federal grants assistance, and for grant-in-aid matching purposes when other matching fund sources are not available pursuant to an office budget prepared by the Federal Programs Coordinator.

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INTEREST EARNED ON BOND PROCEEDS The Interest Earned on Bond Proceeds Fund was created to be expended on purposes deemed appropriated as specified by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands.

INTEREST REVENUE FUND The Interest Revenue Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3026a, which established the Interest Revenue Fund to provide the accounting mechanism for the collection and disbursement of unrestricted funds as they relate to interest earned. All revenues of the Government of the Virgin Islands derived from interest earned on deposits of governmental funds, except interest earned on funds which the government holds or administers as custodian or trustee, or any interest revenues which by law are covered into other special funds of the Treasury are deposited into this fund. Therefore, no funds are available for expenditure except as provided by the Legislature, who appropriates amounts as a contribution to the General Fund.

INTERNAL REVENUE MATCHING FUND The Internal Revenue Matching Fund was created pursuant to subsection 28 (b), (c) and (I) of the revised Organic Act of 1954, which authorizes the receipt of revenues transferred and paid to the Government of the Virgin Islands as a result of excise taxes imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department and collected during the fiscal year under the Internal Revenue Laws of the United States on certain products produced in the U.S. Virgin Islands and exported to the United States. The current source of revenue is excise taxes collected by the United States Government on rum products produced in the Virgin Islands and exported to the United States. Amounts can be expended as may be determined by the Legislature, but subject to prior pledges to bond holders.

LAND BANK FUND The Land Bank Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3004, VIC. It consists of the proceeds of all sales of real property belonging to the Government of the Virgin Islands, except such proceeds as are specifically reserved for the Moderate Income Housing Fund created by section 4 of Act No. 1927, which were approved April 18, 1967, and such proceeds as are required to be deposited into the Housing Construction Revolving Fund created by section 3058 of this title; all sums appropriated thereto from time to time by the Legislature; all amounts borrowed and transferred thereto pursuant to law. Also, monies pertaining to the Land Bank Fund shall be available for purchases, authorized by law, of real property (including improvements thereon) for purposes of public housing, outdoor recreation, conservation, or any other public uses or purposes.

23 DESCRIPTION OF FUNDS

PUBLIC SERVICES REVOLVING COMMISSION FUND The Public Services Revolving Commission Fund was established in the Treasury of the Virgin Islands as a special revolving fund pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3077. All monies therein shall be used exclusively to pay the necessary and proper expenses of the Public Services Commission. The Fund shall consist of all sums appropriated thereto by the Legislature and all fees which are derived from annual assessments of utilities up to the ceiling amount established in Title 30, Section 25a, subsection (b), Virgin Islands Code, which fees shall be deposited into the Fund. All monies contained in the Fund shall constitute the annual budget of the Commission.

SEWER WASTE WATER FUND The Sewer Waste Water Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3076. It consists of all sums received under the user charge system established by Titles 19 and 33, VIC, all sums appropriated thereto from time to time by the Legislature, and all sums received from departments and agencies of the United States Government for the maintenance and operation of the public sewer waste water system. Monies deposited in the Fund shall be appropriated annually and disbursed by the Commissioner of Finance, at the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works, for the operation, parts, supplies, maintenance, related expenses, control and regulation of the public sewer waste water system. Act No. 6638 transferred the administration of the fund to the direction of the Waste Management Authority.

SOLID WASTE REVOLVING FUND The Solid Waste Revolving Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3100c. It consists of all sums appropriated thereto by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, and all funds authorized by law or regulation to be collected by the Department of Public Works for solid waste disposal. Monies in the fund shall be disbursed by the Commissioner of Finance upon authorization by the Department of Public Works for the maintenance of solid waste disposal sites. Act No. 6638 transferred the administration of the fund to the direction of the Waste Management Authority

ST. CROIX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND The St. Croix Capital Improvement Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 11, Section 3087. It consists of sums appropriated by the Legislature and all gifts, contributions and bequests of all monies made thereto. The fund shall also consist of an annual appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Internal Revenue Matching Fund. All monies deposited into the fund shall be appropriated by law exclusively for capital improvement projects on the island of St. Croix, and shall remain available until expended.

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ST. JOHN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND The St. John Capital Improvement Fund was created as a separate and distinct fund in the Treasury of the Virgin Islands pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3057, VIC. All monies deposited in such fund shall be appropriated by law exclusively for capital improvements projects, road maintenance, solid waste collection and disposal, and for the maintenance and operation of the sewage system on the island of St. John. The source of revenue for this fund is all payments made by the Government of the United States to the Government of the Virgin Islands in any fiscal year as payment in lieu of taxes on property owned by the Government of the United States, shall be deposited in this fund. Further, in each fiscal year, $1.5 million of the amount collected by the Government of the Virgin Islands as taxes on real property shall be deposited into this fund. It is scheduled to be deferred in FY 2006 as it has been for the past several years.

TAXI LICENSE FUND The Taxi License Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3067, VIC. It consists of all monies required to be covered into the fund in accordance with Title 20, Section 435, VIC. No money in the fund shall be available for expenditure except as appropriated from the fund for the operation of the Virgin Islands Taxicab Division of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, or for other purposes as specified by law.

TOURISM ADVERTISING REVOLVING FUND The Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3072. Monies deposited in the Fund shall be disbursed by the Commissioner of Finance, upon warrant of the Commissioner of Tourism, exclusively for utilization of the Department of Tourism for advertising of the Territory as a tourist destination and for industrial promotion; provided, however, not less than five percent (5%) of the annual receipts shall be expended for destination promotion of the District of St. Croix and the District of St. Thomas/St. John.

There are three sources of funding as follows:

1. Title 33, Chapter 3, Section 55, states that “Every individual, firm, corporation, or other telephone company engaged in the business of providing telecommunication service in the Virgin Islands shall pay a monthly telephonic long-distance surtax of two and one-half percent (2.5%) on the total charges of all telecommunication long-distance calls originating from or terminating in the Virgin Islands from such service provider facilities”. Of the funds collected pursuant to this section sixty- five percent (65%) shall be deposited into the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund.

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2. Title 33, Chapter 3, Section 54, states that “Every guest of a hotel as defined above shall pay to the Government of the United States Virgin Islands a tax to be collected and remitted to the Government by the hotelkeeper or innkeeper at the rate of ten percent (10%) of the gross room rate or rental”. The Director of Internal Revenue shall cover all payments made pursuant to this section into the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund established pursuant to section 3072 of this title. 3. Title 9, Chapter 11A, Section 133, states that “Any bank or foreign bank operating or sharing the use of a consumer fund transfer facility may impose a reasonable financial transaction fee for the use of an automated teller machine by account holders of banks, foreign banks or other financial service providers other than the local banks”. One-half of such fees shall be paid not less than quarterly by such bank or foreign bank to the Commissioner of Finance for deposit within the Tourism Revolving Fund established pursuant to Title 33, Section 3072, VIC.

TRANSPORTATION REVOLVING FUND The Transportation Revolving Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3071 VIC. It consists of all sums appropriated thereto from time to time by the Legislature and all sums received form departments and agencies of the Government for utilization, maintenance and repair of vehicles within the Central Motor Pools. Monies deposited in the fund shall be appropriated annually and disbursed by the Commissioner of Finance, at the direction of the Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement, for the operation, maintenance, control and regulation of Government motor vehicles within the Central Motor Pools and the reimbursement of employees for use of personally owned motor vehicles.

TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND The Transportation Trust Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3003a. It consists of taxes collected pursuant to Title 33, Sections 91 (a) and 91 (b), VIC; all fines imposed by the courts for violation of traffic laws; all highway users’ taxes collected in the Virgin Islands on automobiles and trucks under the provisions of Title 33, Chapter 4, VIC; and all driver’s license fees and motor vehicle registration fees collected in the Virgin Islands under the provisions of Title 20, Chapter 39, VIC. Also, monies in the Transportation Trust Fund shall be distributed as required to make all payments of principal premium, if any, and interest on the bonds of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority payable from the Transportation Trust Fund, in the amounts required by any resolution, indenture or bond declaration entered into with respect to such bonds in an amount equal to the lesser of such surplus or the amount of driver’s license fees and motor vehicle registration fees collected in the Virgin Islands under the provisions of Title 20, Chapter 39, VIC, and deposited in the Transportation Trust

26 DESCRIPTION OF FUNDS

Fund pursuant to Section 3003a, subsection (b), paragraph (4), to the General Fund; and the remaining amount of such surplus, if any, to the Road Fund.

UNION ARBITRATION AWARD AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INCREMENT FUND The Union Arbitration Award and Government Employees Increment Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3066. It consists of sums appropriated by the Legislature; all sums repaid to the Government by the Water and Power Authority pursuant to Act No. 4923, as amended by Act No. 5101; and all sums collected by the Government in accordance with the “Tax Reform Act of 1986”, Public Law No. 99-514 § 971 et. Seq. (1986) from corporations incorporated pursuant to section 28 (a) of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended. Also, monies appropriated to the fund shall be used to satisfy binding arbitration awards granted to unionized employees; salary increments and position reallocations of non-unionized employees; for outstanding retroactive wage increases owed such employees whether or not awarded by arbitration; and for the administrative costs of the Public Employees Relations Board (PERB) and the Labor Management Committee.

VIRGIN ISLANDS INSURANCE GUARANTY FUND The Virgin Islands Insurance Guaranty Fund was created pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3061. Monies contained in this fund shall be used exclusively for transfer, as required, for the purpose of payment by the Virgin Islands Insurance Guaranty Association of the obligations of insolvent insurers in accordance with the provisions of Title 22, Chapter 10. The fund shall consist of amounts then on deposit, to (1) the Hurricane Hugo Insurance Claims Fund pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3061a of this code; (2) the Virgin Islands Insurance Guaranty Association, established pursuant to Title 22, Chapter 10 of this code; (3) the Commissioner of Insurance for payment of Hurricane Marilyn claims as authorized by law; and (4) the General Fund, up to the amount of franchise taxes deposited during such fiscal year into the fund pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 111, Section 3061a(b). In the event the balance in the Insurance Guaranty Fund equals or exceeds $50,000,000, amounts in excess thereof shall be deposited, at the direction of the Commissioner of Finance, into the General Fund.

29 PRIME ACCOUNTS General Fund

. s s e g c s i y t h v a i r l f C s e t e e u n & s S e l O . n B s s e a l e v s p n a e i e t l S i x o i g p . t s n li E r p i p h i l e a r u t t l P C F S O U A $300,000,000 $284,747,929 $250,000,000

$200,000,000 $138,765,944 $150,000,000 $88,951,180 $69,895,532 $100,000,000 $15,968,895 $50,000,000 $4,849,075 $7,965,460 $0

Total Expenditures $611,144,015

Utilities 3% Fringe Benefits Personal Services 14.96% 47.65%

All Expenses 12.07% Supplies 1.38% Capital Outlay Oth. Svs. & Chgs. 0.16% 21.55%

30 REVENUE OVERVIEW In collaboration with the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Economic Research, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) developed the Government of the Virgin Islands’ revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2006. Input was also received from the Financial Team, which includes representatives from other government departments and agencies including the Office of Collective Bargaining, the Division of Personnel, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the Office of Economic Development within the Office of the Governor, and the Department of Justice.

The U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue provided revenue information on the various taxes collected, including: Individual Income Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Gross Receipts, Trade and Excise Tax. The Department of Finance provided fund balance statements, which detail actual revenues collected, and expenditures or obligations against these funds, for the major revenue producing funds, as well as expected Real Property Tax collections.

The General Fund Revenues and Contributions Actual and Estimated for Fiscal Years 2002-2006 Revenue Statement Report projects revenues for the Territory for Fiscal Year 2006 at $611.1 million dollars. These revenues are derived from four major sources: (1) Taxes, (2) Fees, (3) Contributions and (4) Other Financing Sources. These revenues are impacted by such factors as inflation, economic growth, federal and local policies.

TAXES

$564 million (or 92%) is the projected tax revenues for Fiscal Year 2006 to be derived from such taxes as individual income, corporate income, real property, gross receipts, inheritance, franchise and stamp taxes. However, these taxes can be impacted by inflation, on the national and local economy; local and federal tax policies; business and investment activity; changes in tax laws and growth or expansion which may inhibit or stimulate the local economy.

While the tax base within the U.S. Virgin Islands continues to increase, many internal and external factors affect the potential for rapid growth. For example, because the United States Virgin Islands mirrors the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Codes, income tax collections are affected each time an amendment is made to the IRS codes by the U.S. Congress. The Child Tax Credit is one such policy, which significantly impacts the tax revenues of the Territory. The U.S. Jobs Creation Act of 2004 also affects the Individual and Corporate taxes to be derived from beneficiaries of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Commission (EDC) program. Gross Receipt Tax is a local tax on Sales (wholesale and retail) and is predicated on business activity. The Real Property Tax collection was affected by Federal Court Orders issued in Fiscal Year 2003.

31 REVENUE OVERVIEW

OTHER REVENUES

Other revenues include such items as bank fees, licenses, fees, permits, malpractice insurance and other miscellaneous fees, and are expected to yield $14 million (or 2.3 %) of the projected revenues. This revenue projection can also be impacted by the various factors previously indicated. Additionally, laws enacted by the Virgin Islands Legislature will also inhibit or stimulate the local economy, thereby impacting these revenues.

TRANSFERS

Transfers from other funds are expected to contribute $77 million (or 21.6%) to the General Fund. The major contributors are: the Internal Revenue Matching Fund, the Transportation Trust Fund, the Caribbean Basin Initiative Fund, the Insurance Guaranty Fund and the Union Arbitration Award and Government Employees Increment Fund. For Fiscal Year 2006, funds from the Union Arbitration Award Fund is earmarked address wage increases for government employees, as stipulated in negotiated contracts and the V.I. code, and by executive order of the Governor.

OTHER SOURCES

A $1 million (or 0.16%) contribution to the General Fund is expected from West Indian Company Limited (WICO), which is a component unit of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Gross obligations of $46 millions are reflected on the Revenue Statement of Fiscal Year 2006 (as deductions from Revenues.) These obligations include the 1999/2003 Gross Receipts Revenue Bond Debt Service and the Y2K Loan Debt Service. Other Transfers (out) from the General Fund to Other Local Funds is $5.9 million, as mandated by various Acts of the Virgin Islands Code.

Combined Statement of Revenues and Expenditures Budget - General Fund and Other Local Fund Non GAAP Budgetary Basis Year Ending September 30, 2006 (In thousands)

Other General Fund Local Funds Total

Revenues: Taxes $564,258 13,661 $577,919 Charges for Services 8,906 37,051 45,957 Interest and Other 5,600 96,575 102,175

Total Revenues $578,764 $147,287 $726,051

Expenditures: Current: General Government $162,665 $7,655 $170,319 Public Safety 60,520 850 61,370 Health 74,525 1,979 76,504 Public Housing and Welfare 60,808 5,669 66,477 Education 158,109 0 158,109 Economic and Agricultural Development 20,513 150 20,663 Transportation and Communication 23,804 5,800 29,603 Debt Service 39,769 47,131 86,900 Total Expenditures $600,713 $69,233 $669,946

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over/(Under) Expenditures ($21,949) $78,054 $56,105

Other Financing Sources (uses): Operating Transfers from Other Funds $77,054 $0 $77,054 Operating Transfers to Other Funds (5,905) (78,054) (83,959) Operating Transfers to Component Units (50,200) 0 (50,200) Transfers from Component Unit 1,000 0 1,000 0 0 Total Other Financing Sources(Uses), Net $21,949 ($78,054) ($56,105)

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues and Other Financing Sources Over (Under) Expenditures and Other Financing Uses $0 $0 $0

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE ANTILITTER AND BEAUTIFICATION FUND TO THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE FOLLOWING SUMS OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE ANTILITTER AND BEAUTIFICATION FUND IN THE TREASURY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, CREATED BY ACT NO 5661 (BILL NO. 18-0320) ENACTED DECEMBER 17, 1990, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSES HEREAFTER EXPRESSLY NAMED:

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 468100 ANTILITTER & BEAUTI. FUND ORG 6011 PWD COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE CENTER S468T4 USED OIL RECYCLE MGMT STT 15100 PERSONAL SERVICES 154,750 25600 CAPITAL OUTLAYS 35190 FRINGE BENEFITS 22,219 45400 SUPPLIES 5,250 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 35,000

TOTAL CENTER S468T4 217,219

CENTER S468X4 USED OIL RECYCLE MGMT STX 15100 PERSONAL SERVICES 174,750 25600 CAPITAL OUTLAYS 35190 FRINGE BENEFITS 27,902 45400 SUPPLIES 4,250 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 37,000

TOTAL CENTER S468X4 243,902

TOTAL ORG 6011 461,121

TOTAL FUND 468100 461,121

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 468100 ANTILITTER & BEAUTI. FUND ORG 6073 MAINTENANCE CENTER S46820 ANTI-LITTER & BEAUTI STT 15100 PERSONAL SERVICES 377,426 25600 CAPITAL OUTLAYS 35190 FRINGE BENEFITS 61,157 45400 SUPPLIES 14,862 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 708,286 96000 PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES 7,500

TOTAL CENTER S46820 1,169,231 TOTAL ORG 6073 1,169,231

TOTAL FUND 468100 1,169,231 CENTER S46830 ANTI-LITTER & BEAUTI STX 15100 PERSONAL SERVICES 124,000 25600 CAPITAL OUTLAYS 35190 FRINGE BENEFITS 40,283 35900 NON-EXPENSE ITEMS 6,600 45400 SUPPLIES 14,670 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 976,079 96000 PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES 7,600 96100 INDIRECT COST

TOTAL CENTER S46830 1,169,232

TOTAL ORG 6069 1,169,232

TOTAL FUND 468100 1,169,232

G R A N D T O T A L 2,799,584

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES REVOLVING FUND OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE FOLLOWING SUM, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF FUNDS IN THE BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES REVOLVING FUND FOR THE OPERATING EXPENSES, INCLUDING WAGES OF SALARIED EMPLOYEES, OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES ADMINISTRATION, IN ADMINISTERING THE SAID FUND DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2005 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AS HEREINAFTER SPECIFIED:

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 321000 BUSS & COMM. PROP/REV.FD. ORG 3200 DEPT. PROPERTY/PROCURE. C/CNTR S21708 BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL

TOTAL C/CNTR S21708 1,525,020

TOTAL ORG 3200 1,525,020

TOTAL FUND 321000 1,525,020

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, THE FOLLOWING SUM OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF FUNDS AVAILABLE IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE FUND, CREATED PURSUANT TO 26 USC (PUBLIC LAW 98-67), FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED FOR PROJECTS AND PURPOSES HEREAFTER EXPRESSLY NAMED:

FISCAL YR 2006

ORG 3100 FINANCE C/CNTR C639G9 CONTRIBUTION TO GEN FUND 34490 INTERFUND TRANSFERS (OUT) 5,800,000 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES

TOTAL ORG 3100 5,800,000

TOTAL FUND 263100 5,800,000

G R A N D T O T A L 5,800,000

BILL NO. 26- TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE GOVERNMENT INSURANCE FUND FOR OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. (A) THE FOLLOWING SUMS, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF THE GOVERNMENT INSURANCE FUND FOR EXPENSES, INCLUDING WAGES OF SALARIED EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, OFFICE OF THE CUSTODIAN AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AND THE DIVISION OF WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION.

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 301000 GOVERNMENT INSURANCE FUND ORG 3000 FINANCE C/CNTR E01418 GOVERNMENT INSURANCE ADMN

TOTAL C/CNTR E01418 553,431

TOTAL ORG 3000 553,431

ORG 8100 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR C/CNTR E01508 OCCUP’L SAFETY & HEALTH

TOTAL C/CNTR E01508 259,732

C/CNTR E01608 WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION

TOTAL C/CNTR E01608 1,369,044

TOTAL ORG 8100 1,628,776

TOTAL FUND 301000 2,182,207

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO PROVIDE FOR THE LUMPSUM APPROPRIATION FROM THE HEALTH REVOLVING FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED, IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM FUNDS AVAILABLE OR DEPOSITED IN THE HEALTH REVOLVING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

SECTION 2. THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GRANTED A LUMP SUM BUDGET UNDER THIS ACT IS HEREBY EXEMPTED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 28(B), VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE. SUCH SUM SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED.

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 314000 HEALTH REVOLVING FUND ORG 3600 DEPT. OF HEALTH C/CNTR E14368 HEALTH REVOLVING FUND

TOTAL C/CNTR E14368 1,978,702

TOTAL ORG 3600 1,978,702

TOTAL FUND 314000 1,978,702

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO PROVIDE FOR THE LUMPSUM APPROPRIATION FROM THE INDIRECT COST FUND FOR SALARIES, OPERATING EXPENSES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, THE DIVISION OF PERSONNEL, THE DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE FOLLOWING SUMS, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE INDIRECT COST FUND FOR OPERATING EXPENSES, INCLUDING WAGES AND SALARIES, AND OTHER PURPOSES OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, THE DIVISION OF PERSONNEL, THE DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED.

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 551000 INDIRECT COST ORG 1200 MANAGEMENT & BUDGET C/CNTR I51238 IND COST-OMB-FEDERAL PROG

TOTAL C/CNTR I51238 1,428,670

C/CNTR S51238 INDIRECT COST FUND, OMB

TOTAL C/CNTR S51238

TOTAL ORG 1200 1,428,670

ORG 1300 DIVISION OF PERSONNEL C/CNTR I51131 IND COST DIV. PERSONNEL

TOTAL C/CNTR I51131 150,790

TOTAL ORG 1300 150,790

ORG 3200 DEPT. PROPERTY/PROCURE.

42 C/CNTR I51303 INDIRECT COST PROP & PRO

TOTAL C/CNTR I51303 298,102

TOTAL ORG 3200 298,102

ORG 3000 FINANCE C/CNTR I30239 INDIRECT COST GEN LEDGER

TOTAL C/CNTR I30239 2,287,990

TOTAL ORG 3000 2,287,990

TOTAL FUND 551000 4,165,552

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $3,500,000 FROM THE INTEREST EARNED ON DEBT SERVICES RESERVES AS A CONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND

PROPOSED BY: THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, THE SUM OF FOUR MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,500,000), IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF THE INTEREST EARNED ON DEBT SERVICES RESERVES IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AS A CONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND.

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE MATCHING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE FOLLOWING SUMS, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF ANY FUNDS AVAILABLE IN SPECIAL INTERNAL REVENUE MATCHING FUND, CREATED BY SUBSECTION 28(B, (C), (I) OF THE REVISED ORGANIC ACT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUBLIC LAW 517, 83RD CONGRESS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSES HEREAFTER EXPRESSLY NAMED:

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 225000 INTERNAL REVENUE MATCHING ORG 3147 HUMAN SERVICES C/CNTR C22525 CRISIS INTERVENTION FUND 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 1,000,000

TOTAL C/CNTR C22525 1,000,000

TOTAL ORG 3147 1,000,000

TOTAL FUND 225000 1,000,000

FUND 215100 MATCHING FUND ORG 3134 CONTRIBUTION TO OTHER FND C/CNTR C15318 CONTRI TO GENERAL FUND 34490 INTERFUND TRANSFERS (OUT) 35,033,000

TOTAL C/CNTR C15318 35,033,000

TOTAL ORG 3134 35,033,000

TOTAL FUND 215100 35,033,000

FUND 225100 MATCHING FUND ORG 3192 INTERNAL REV.MATCHING FND C/CNTR B05013 LOAN PRINCIPAL & INTEREST 34490 INTERFUND TRANSFERS (OUT) 7,073,238

TOTAL C/CNTR B05013 7,073,238

TOTAL ORG 3192 7,073,238

ORG 3192 INTERNAL REV.MATCHING FND C/CNTR C25921 PAYMENT PRIN & INTEREST 34490 INTERFUND TRANSFERS (OUT) 40,058,125 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES

TOTAL C/CNTR C25921 40,058,125

TOTAL ORG 3192 40,058,125

TOTAL FUND 225100 47,131,363

ORG 4981 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION C/CNTR C25049 VI RUM RES & MIT ACCOUNT 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 2,700,000

TOTAL C/CNTR C25049 2,700,000

TOTAL ORG 4981 2,700,000

TOTAL FUND 225100 2,700,000

G R A N D T O T A L 85,864,363

BILL NO. 26- TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIONS BOARD AND THE LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

PROPOSED BY: THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THERE IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE UNION ARBITRATION AWARD AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INCREMENT FUND, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 3066 OF TITLE 33, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE, THE SUM OF $600,000 TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIONS BOARD FOR OPERATING EXPENSES. SUCH SUM SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED.

SECTION 2. THERE IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE UNION ARBITRATION AWARD AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INCREMENT FUND, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 3066 OF TITLE 33, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE, THE SUM OF $100,000 TO THE LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR OPERATING EXPENSES. SUCH SUM SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED.

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 FOR OPERATING EXPENSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE FOLLOWING SUM, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF ANY AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION REVOLVING FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION.

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 330000 PUBL SER COMM REV FUND ORG 2600 LICENSING & CONS. AFFAIRS C/CNTR E33003 PUB SER COMMISSION REV FD

TOTAL C/CNTR E33003 1,000,000

TOTAL ORG 2600 1,000,000

TOTAL FUND 330000 1,000,000

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FROM THE SEWAGE SYSTEM FUND OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE FOLLOWING SUMS, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE SEWAGE SYSTEM FUND FOR OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDING MAINTENANCE, SUPPLIES, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PURPOSES OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED. FISCAL YR 2006 FUND 490000 SEWAGE SYSTEM

ORG 6084 WASTE WATER C/CNTR S49015 SEWER WASTE H20 SYS 18-27 15100 PERSONAL SERVICES 25600 CAPITAL OUTLAYS 45400 SUPPLIES 200,000 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 400,000

TOTAL C/CNTR S49015 600,000

TOTAL ORG 6084 600,000

TOTAL FUND 490000 600,000

FUND 490100 PRIOR YR LIQUID EMERG STX ORG 6088 WASTE WATER C/CNTR S490X7 F4854BCH/ELE/PLUMB & CHEM 25600 CAPITAL OUTLAYS 45400 SUPPLIES 200,000 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 400,000

TOTAL C/CNTR S490X7 600,000

TOTAL ORG 6088 600,000 TOTAL FUND 490100 600,000

G R A N D T O T A L 1,200,000

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FROM THE ST. JOHN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE FOLLOWING SUMS, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE ST. JOHN CAPITAL INPROVEMENT FUND FOR OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDING MAINTENANCE, SUPPLIES, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PURPOSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE WASTE MANAEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED. FISCAL YR 2006 ORG 6072 CONSTRUCTION C/CNTR C71083 REPAIR AND MAINT RDS 15100 PERSONAL SERVICES 25600 CAPITAL OUTLAYS 35190 FRINGE BENEFITS 45400 SUPPLIES 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 225,000 C/CNTR C71084 STJ WASTE WATER PLANTOPER 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES

TOTAL ORG 6072 225,000

ORG 6083 OPERATIONS C/CNTR C71084 STJ WASTE WATER PLANTOPER 15100 PERSONAL SERVICES 25600 CAPITAL OUTLAYS 45400 SUPPLIES 100,000 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 175,000 96000 PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES 100,000 96100 INDIRECT COST

TOTAL ORG 6083 375,000

ORG 6093 SANITARY LANDFILL C/CNTR C71083 REPAIR AND MAINT RDS

50 25600 CAPITAL OUTLAYS 200,000 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 700,000

TOTAL ORG 6093 900,000

TOTAL FUND 271100 1,500,000

G R A N D T O T A L 1,500,000

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE TOURISM ADVERTISMENT REVOLVING FUND TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, PARKS AND RECREATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

PROPOSED BY: THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE FOLLOWING SUMS OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM ANY FUNDS AVAILABLE IN THE TOURISM ADVERTISING REVOLVING FUND, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, PARKS AND RECREATION, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FUND VARIOUS FESTIVAL CLEAN-UP EXPENSES IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED.

SECTION 2. THE FOLLOWING SUM OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FORM ANY FUNDS AVAILABLE IN THE TOURISM ADVERTISING REVOVLING FUND, TO THE OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH, TO CONDUCT TRAVELER EXIT SURVEYS IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED.

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 393000 TOURISM ADV. REV FUND ORG 1100 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR C/CNTR B06010 VISITOR EXIT SURVEY

TOTAL C/CNTR B06010 150,000

TOTAL ORG 1100 150,000

ORG 5000 V. I. POLICE DEPARTMENT

52 C/CNTR B05004 TOURISM REVOLVING FUND

TOTAL C/CNTR B05004 850,000

TOTAL ORG 5000 850,000

ORG 6500 HOUSING,PARKS,RECREATION C/CNTR B06011 PROMOTIONAL YOUTH PROGRAM

TOTAL C/CNTR B06011 15,000

C/CNTR E39307 ST. JOHN CARNIVAL

TOTAL C/CNTR E39307 75,000

C/CNTR E39308 CRUCIAN CHRISTMAS FIESTA

TOTAL C/CNTR E39308 200,000

C/CNTR E39309 VIRGIN ISLANDS CARNIVAL

TOTAL C/CNTR E39309 350,000

TOTAL ORG 6500 640,000

TOTAL FUND 393000 1,640,000

ORG 6000 DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS C/CNTR E39306 TERR-FESTIVALCLEAN UP

TOTAL C/CNTR E39306 300,000

TOTAL ORG 6000 300,000

TOTAL FUND 393100 300,000

G R A N D T O T A L 1,940,000

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $13,000,000 FROM THE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND AS A CONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND

PROPOSED BY: THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, THE SUM OF THIRTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($13,000,000) IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF THE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AS A CONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND.

BILL NO. 26- TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO PROVIDE A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE UNION ARBITRATION AWARD AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INCREMENT FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

PROPOSED BY: THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, THERE IS APPROPRIATED THE SUM OF $8,221,000 MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE UNION ARBITRATION AWARD AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INCREMENT FUND AS A CONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FOR SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE SUM OF $23,217,126 OR AS MUCH AS MAY BE NECESSARY, IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF ANY AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE TREASURY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FUND FOR EXPENDITURE BY THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, FOR THE PURPOSES HEREINAFTER NAMED IN THIS SECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17, CHAPTERS 33 AND 35, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE.

(A) FOR SALARIES, INCLUDING PAY FOR REGULAR AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES; SALARY INCREASES; EMPLOYER’S FICA AND RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS; OVERTIME COMPENSATION OF HOURLY RATED EMPLOYEES; BOOKS, MAGAZINES, TEACHING MATERIALS AND AUDIO-VISUAL SUPPLIES; EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR OFFICES, CLASSROOMS, LABORATORIES, LIBRARY, STUDENT AND FACULTY LODGINGS; RECREATIONAL AND COMMON ROOMS; VEHICLES AND THEIR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; FOOD AND RELATED SERVICES FOR STUDENT DORMITORIES; REPAIR, IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AND ITS BUILDINGS AND OTHER APPURTENANCES; CONTRACTED, OUTSIDE SERVICES, SUCH AS LEGAL, ARCHITECTURAL, AUDITING AND PRINTING SERVICES; AND PAYMENT OF OTHER LEGITIMATE EXPENSES OF THE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF BONDS AND NOTES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17, CHAPTER 33 AND 35, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE.

(B) FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES INCLUDING TRAVEL EXPENSE AND PER DIEM OF UNIVERSITY FACULTY, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS OF ADVISORY COUNCILS, BOARDS AND OVERSEERS; FAMILY TRAVEL AND MOVING EXPENSES FROM OTHER

56 POINTS OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR NEW STAFF MEMBERS; AND FOR THE EXPENSES OF SUCH CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS AS MAY BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

SECTION 2. IN ORDER TO SUPPLEMENT THE SUMS APPROPRIATED BY THIS ACT, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO LEVY SUCH FEES FOR TUITION, HOUSING, FOOD SERVICES, AND THE USE OF UNIVERSITY-OWNED BUILDINGS AS MAY BE REASONABLE AND PROPER, DEVOTING SUCH FEE INCOME SOLELY TO THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN SUB-SECTIONS (A) AND (B) OF SECTION 1 OF THIS ACT. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS FURTHER AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO CONTINUE TO MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SECURE GIFTS, GRANTS AND LOANS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FUND FROM PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND TO UTILIZE SUCH GIFTS, GRANTS AND LOANS FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED BY THE DONOR OR LENDER.

SECTION 3. THERE IS APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, THE SUM OF $3,192,205 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE COSTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.

SECTION 4. THERE IS APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, THE SUM OF $300,000 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TO PROVIDE MATCHING GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PURSUANT TO TITLE 17, CHAPTER 33, SECTION 474, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE.

SECTION 5. THERE IS APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, THE SUM OF $184,243 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR PAYMENT OF VETERAN’S TUITION PURSUANT TO TITLE 17, CHAPTER 33, SECTION 471, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE.

SECTION 6. THERE IS APPROPRIATED FORM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, THE SUM OF $37,773 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS’

57 TUITION, PURSUANT TO TITLE 17, CHAPTER 33, SECTION 475, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE.

SECTION 7. THERE IS APPROPRIATED FORM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREEASURY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, THE SUM $176,723 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TUITION EXEMPTIONS PURSUANT TO TITLE 17, CHAPTER 33, SECTION 473, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE.

SECTION 8. THERE IS APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, THE SUM OF $240,000 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN SCHOLARSHIPS PURSUANT TO TITLE 17, CHAPTER 33, SECTION 476, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE.

SECTION 9. THERE IS APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2005, THE SUM OF $250,000 TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL AWARDS ENDOWMENT PURSUANT TO TITLE 17, CHAPTER 36, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE.

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 115100 GENERAL FUND C/CNTR GE0408 UNIVERSITY VIRGIN ISLANDS ORG 400 UNIVERSITY OF THE V. I. 15100 PERSONAL SERVICES 85100 LUMP SUM EXPENSES BUDGET 27,598,070 95000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES

TOTAL ORG 400 27,598,070

TOTAL FUND 115100 27,598,070

BILL NO. 26-______

TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

OF THE UNITED STATES

REGULAR SESSION

2005

TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $4,555,349 DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO WTJX PUBLIC TELEVISION SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THERE IS APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO WTJX PUBLIC TELEVISION SYSTEM THE SUM OF $2,623,668 FOR THE OPERATING EXPENSES AND ANY OTHER RELATED COSTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006. SECTION 2. THERE IS APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO WTJX THE SUM OF $1,931,681 TO BE USED FOR THE DIGITAL UPGRADE OF THE SYSTEM, WHICH SUM SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED.

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TAXICAB COMMISSION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 FOR OPERATING EXPENSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE FOLLOWING SUM OR AS MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED OUT OF ANY AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE TAXI LICENSE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TAXICAB COMMISSION.

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 590000 TAXI LICENSE FUND ORG 2600 LICENSING & CONS. AFFAIRS C/CNTR S90269 TAXI LICENSE FUND

TOTAL C/CNTR S90269 410,628

TOTAL ORG 2600 410,628

TOTAL FUND 590000 410,628

BILL NO. 26-______

TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

OF THE UNITED STATES

REGULAR SESSION

2006

TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $21,151,589 DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THERE IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, THE SUM OF $21,151,589 FOR OPERATING EXPENSES AND ANY OTHER RELATED COSTS. SUCH SUM SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED.

BILL NO. 26- TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE SEVERAL AMOUNTS LISTED HEREIN, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED AND AUTHORIZED TO BE PAID OUT OF ANY FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE TREASURY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, WHICH AMOUNTS SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

SECTION 2. WITH LUMP SUM APPROPRIATIONS, THE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES ARE HEREBY EXEMPTED FROM TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 28 (B), VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE

FISCAL YR 2006

FUND 115000 GENERAL FUND

ORG 600 V.I. ELECTION SYSTEM

TOTAL ORG 600 1,043,464

ORG 700 BOARD OF ELECTIONS ST T/J

TOTAL ORG 700 43,186

ORG 800 BOARD OF ELECTIONS STX

TOTAL ORG 800 49,101

ORG 900 BOARD OF EDUCATION

TOTAL ORG 900 1,365,728

ORG 1100 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

TOTAL ORG 1100 7,274,945

ORG 1200 MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

TOTAL ORG 1200 1,492,758

ORG 1300 DIVISION OF PERSONNEL

TOTAL ORG 1300 3,043,595

ORG 1400 FIRE SERVICES

TOTAL ORG 1400 13,816,807

ORG 1600 BUREAU OF INFO.TECHNOLOGY

TOTAL ORG 1600 1,083,565

ORG 1800 OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GEN.

TOTAL ORG 1800 1,561,632

ORG 1900 OFFICE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

TOTAL ORG 1900 256,537

ORG 2100 OFFICE OF LT. GOVERNOR

TOTAL ORG 2100 7,105,333

ORG 2400 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

TOTAL ORG 2400 30,066,144

ORG 2600 LICENSING & CONS. AFFAIRS

TOTAL ORG 2600 2,455,177

ORG 2700 INTERNAL REVENUE BUREAU

TOTAL ORG 2700 10,126,842

ORG 2800 INSPECTOR GENERAL

TOTAL ORG 2800 1,187,483

ORG 3000 FINANCE

TOTAL ORG 3000 8,041,250

ORG 3200 DEPT. PROPERTY/PROCURE.

TOTAL ORG 3200 4,610,192

ORG 3600 DEPT. OF HEALTH

TOTAL ORG 3600 28,135,689

63 ORG 4100 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

TOTAL ORG 4100 153,581,177

ORG 4300 HOSPITAL & HLTH FAC CORP

TOTAL ORG 4300 42,159,692

ORG 4700 HUMAN SERVICES

TOTAL ORG 4700 41,340,283

ORG 4900 PLANNING & NAT RESOURCES

TOTAL ORG 4900 6,160,354

ORG 5000 V. I. POLICE DEPARTMENT

TOTAL ORG 5000 43,016,184

ORG 6000 DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

TOTAL ORG 6000 17,615,538

ORG 6500 HOUSING,PARKS,RECREATION

TOTAL ORG 6500 5,259,838

ORG 7500 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

TOTAL ORG 7500 2,671,630

ORG 7600 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

TOTAL ORG 7600 3,232,931

ORG 8100 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

TOTAL ORG 8100 4,038,867

ORG 9900 MISCELLANEOUS

TOTAL ORG 9900 68,605,623

TOTAL FUND 115000 510,441,545

FUND 115100 GENERAL FUND

ORG 9900 MISCELLANEOUS

TOTAL ORG 9900 5,100,000

TOTAL FUND 115100 5,100,000

G R A N D T O T A L 515,541,545

UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

MISSION STATEMENT:

The University of the Virgin Islands, established in 1962 by public statute, is a comprehensive institution offering degrees in liberal arts and in professional programs to meet the higher education needs of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands, the wider Caribbean as well as the U.S. mainland.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The University of the Virgin Islands, an instrumentality of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, was created on March 15, 1962, as an institution of higher education by Act No. 852 enacted by the Fourth Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The institution became a reality after a decade of discussion and study, first by a temporary Virgin Islands University Commission and later by a Governor’s Conference on Higher Education, which was comprised of mainland educators and U.S. Virgin Islands leaders.

General management and control of the affairs of the University is vested in a 17-member Board of Trustees. The president serves as the University’s Chief Executive Officer. The University offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs for productive, fulfilling careers and to encourage responsible citizenship.

The University is designated a land-grant institution and a Historically Black University; therefore, it is committed to advancing knowledge through instruction, research and public service, particularly in areas that contribute to understanding and resolving issues and problems unique to the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Caribbean.

65 UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Based on preliminary figures, the Fall 2004 enrollment (2,565) for undergraduate students decreased by 150, or 5.5% over Fall 2003. This decrease is primarily attributed to a reduction in part-time students that were impacted by several factors including higher tuition fees, depressed economic conditions on St. Croix, and limited recruitment targeted to working adults. It is also likely the University experienced a shift in part-time enrollment to other institutional programs such as Community Engagement & Lifelong Learning (CELL) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) which experienced significant growth in workforce training and continuing education course offering for Fiscal Year 2004. x While total student credit hours (25,525) declined 3.1%, higher revenues were realized as a result of the 10% increase in tuition and fees, effective January 2004. The higher tuition/fee revenues offset the impact of reduced part-time enrollees. x This year, CELL earned $253,000 in revenues from course offering and training contracts, a 181% increase over 2003. Three contracts were negotiated with the Virgin Islands Offices of Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Human Services. To date, approximately 426 students have been trained, up 146.2% from 2003, and exceeding CELL’s goal of 300 students by 42%. x In August, CELL successfully completed its accreditation site visit by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET); and received its formal accreditation announcement, September 27, 2004. Recognition by IACET will enhance CELL’s image and affirm the high quality standards of its continuing education programs. x SBDC counseled 776 aspiring entrepreneurs; conducted 72 training workshops for more than 1422 participants; helped individuals create 35 jobs; secured $1 million in loans for startup and existing businesses; and helped generate approximately $2 million in sales and tax revenues for the VI economy through its service to the community. Through federal and locally funded grants, the VI Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD), Cooperative Extension Center (CES), and Agriculture Extension Services (AES), provided training for approximately 6,531 individuals. x The Institutional Advancement Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2004 and beyond was approved by the Board in June 2004. The Plan establishes short and long term operational goals, and fundraising targets through FY 2006. x The Annual Fundraising event earned $1,198,777 surpassing the 2004 target of $700,000 for the period ending August 2004. (Restricted and unrestricted cash gifts were $925,739; and in-kind gifts were $273,038.) x In November 2003, the Board approved the Gap Funding Initiative which addressed the projected $2.2 million reduction in appropriations form the Government of the Virgin Islands for FY 2004. This funding initiative targeted revenue-generation increases and reductions in several cost centers.

66 UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D:

x The University sold $21 million in Series A Bonds to support a variety of capital projects outlined in the Master Plan; and achieved a triple BBB investment grade rating from Standard & Poor’s, a historic and milestone accomplishment. This rating affirmed UVI’s institutional maturity and capabilities to meet its financial challenges. x The UVI Research & Technology Park has made significant progress during the fiscal year. Receipt of the $1.5 million appropriated for the Park’s start-up operations has provided sufficient working capital that will be used to finance administrative operations for the next two years. The Park business plan was developed and the title for one of two parcels of land was received. The Park’s infrastructure plans are progressing and the Office is open for business on the St. Croix campus. x The President’s communications strategy was developed and implemented to augment the University’s overall communication strategy. The President interacted with stakeholders as follows: 54% external, 34% internal and 12% Board. x The University established a consultancy agreement to implement a comprehensive branding and marketing campaign by late Fall 2004. x A comprehensive Outcomes Assessment Program, focusing on student learning outcomes and enhancing institutional effectiveness/performance consistent with the Characteristics of Excellence accreditation standards mandated by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, was launched in January 2004. x Twenty-two (22) assessment projects to enhance institutional effectiveness were launched in January 2004. The assessment projects were varied and included the installation of a debit card system in campus bookstores; on-line grade reporting by faculty; and enhanced help-desk support system. Seventy-three percent (73%) of the assessment projects have been successfully completed and evaluation of the impact on institutional effectiveness will be available by January 2005. x Approximately 500 students participated in a variety of academic enrichment programs sponsored by the University. These programs included, but were not limited to: Praxis workshops, Saturday and Summer Science Enrichment Academics, Upward Bound, College Business Residency Program, Health Careers Opportunity Program, and the Regional Program for Monetary Studies. x The education division realigned its undergraduate elementary education program to fully comply with the Virgin Islands teachers education certification criterion. Additionally, VI certification requirements for the Masters of Arts in Education (MAE) in School Administration, and Counseling have been completed. x Faculty engaged in twelve (12) collaborative teaching projects in 2004. In addition, faculty and staff were involved in eight (8) collaborative research projects that included, but were not limited to, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources, the Water & Power Authority, Virgin Islands Environmental Research Station (VIERS), and the University of South Carolina.

67 UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Continue to develop new approaches to facilitate solutions for economic and social problems to ensure that core research and outreach programs support the University’s vision. x Continue to develop revenue-generating activities to expand institutional capabilities without compromising the ability to sustain a balanced budget. x Determine courses of study based on quality, cost competitiveness, client demand and value to the development of the Territory. x Provide high quality instructional programs and student services to attain a competitive advantage to recruit and retain targeted student populations. x Continue to expand the use of technologies to improve teaching, research, and learning, disseminate knowledge and improve operational efficiencies. x Continue to implement and maintain an infrastructure in support of the expanded use of technologies, the increasing demands on physical space, and in response to planning for natural disasters. x Build a diversified financial base, which balances operational needs against long-term financial requirement for growth. x Continue to cultivate and strengthen relationships with various constituents and the public. x Continue to improve UVI’s ability to attract and retain faculty and staff. x Continue the strategic planning and restructuring process to achieve greater efficiencies in the delivery of programs and services.

68 UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Increase enrollment targets by balancing students compositions to achieve revenue generation targets. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in student enrollment. 5% 5%

Strategic Objective: Increase the number of students from the workforce in training, continuing education and professional development. Performance Indicator: Number of students enrolled. 150 300

Strategic Objective: Improve the performance of all revenue producing auxiliary services to meet established targets. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in revenue. 10% 20%

Strategic Objective: Implement capital projects to relieve physical plant constraints, as funding becomes available. Performance Indicator: Number of capital projects implemented. 5 6

Strategic Objective: Complete the transition phase of the Research and Technology Park, and establish the appropriate linkage between the Park and the University’s academic and research areas. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the link between the Park and the University. 60% 100%

Strategic Objective: Begin implementing the results of the program review and outcome assessments. Performance Indicator: Percentage of assessments implemented. 25% 50%

Strategic Objective: Decrease the number of incoming students requiring skills enrichment courses. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of students requiring skills enrichment. 20% 25%

69 UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Increase the students in academic enrichment programs. Performance Indicator: Number of students in enrichment programs. 200 255

Strategic Objective: The Teacher Education Program to incorporate VI teacher certification requirements. Performance Indicator: Percentage requirements incorporated. 75% 100%

Strategic Objective: Increase grants and contracts focusing on local and regional social/economic problems. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in grants and contracts. 8% 8%

Strategic Objective: Increase collaborative teaching and research projects/assignments. Performance Indicator: Number of collaborative teaching and research projects. 3 6

Strategic Objective: Develop a technological infrastructure plan for use in academic training and to optimize operational efficiencies. Performance Indicator: Infrastructure plan developed. -- Yes

70 University of the Virgin Islands Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Lump Sum Expenses 29,599,867 27,598,070 27,598,070 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. Utilities

Total General Fund 29,599,867 27,598,070 27,598,070

GRAND TOTAL 29,599,867 27,598,070 27,598,070

University of the Virgin Islands Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Lump Sum Capital Fringe Other Svs Description Expenses Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

411 University Virgin Islands 27,598,070 27,598,070

Total General Fund 27,598,070 27,598,070

GRAND TOTAL 27,598,070 27,598,070

VIRGIN ISLANDS ELECTION SYSTEM

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Virgin Islands Election System provides American citizens in the U.S. Virgin Islands, age eighteen (18) and over, with the mechanism to exercise their right to vote as stipulated in the United States Constitution.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections was established by Act No. 4934, which was later amended by Act No. 5157 – The Election Reform Act of 1984 and codified in Title 18, Chapter 1, Section 4 of the Virgin Islands Code. The Supervisor, subject to the direction and control of the Boards of Elections, is charged with the responsibility of administering and regulating the election laws of the Territory. This includes certifying to the Boards of Elections the names of candidates for the Primary and General Elections; determining sufficiency of nomination petitions; receiving reports from the Deputy Supervisors and requiring additional reports as deemed necessary. The duties of the Supervisor of Elections also include maintaining records of registered voters; performing administrative election duties on all three (3) islands, and preparing for the review of the Joint Boards annual budget. The Supervisor of Elections has direct responsibility for administering the provisions of the Campaign Disclosure laws.

BOARDS OF ELECTIONS – ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN AND ST. CROIX

The Boards of Elections are established pursuant to Title 18, Chapter 3, Section 41, of the Virgin Islands Code. There are two election districts within the U.S. Virgin Islands, the district of St. Croix and the district of St. Thomas/St. John. Each district has a separate Board consisting of seven members who are elected for a term of four (4) years by the voters in each district, provided that the St. Thomas/St. John Board shall include at least two (2) members who reside on St. John. No more than four members of the same political party shall be members of each board.

Within their respective districts, the Boards of Elections shall have jurisdiction over the registration of voters; conduct Primary and General Elections; perform all functions with respect to party enrollment of electors; preserve and maintain registers and other election equipment; issue certificates of appointment to election officers; investigate election fraud and irregularities; receive from election officers the result of all elections; canvass and compute the returns; certify, no later than one week following the elections, the results thereof to the Supervisor of Elections, and recommend to the Legislature amendments to the election laws in conjunction with the Supervisor of Elections. The Joint Boards of Elections shall meet, at least quarterly, to promulgate and issue uniform rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of the election laws throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.

73 VIRGIN ISLANDS ELECTION SYSTEM

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Participated in the development of the following federal guidelines through association with the Election Assistance Commission: o Voluntary Voting System Guidelines o Best Election Day Practices and Best Practices for Facilitating Military and Overseas Voting. o Voters Rights for Federal and Territorial Elections. x Developed Provisional Voting Requirements and Guidelines and conducted provisional voting for the first time in the Virgin Islands. x Received for the second consecutive year a special Disability Grant Award from the Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $100,000. x Crafted rules and regulations to facilitate the process for write-in candidates pursuant to Title 18 Chapter 17, Sec. 381. x Finalized conversion of data in preparation for the institution of a new centralized voter registration system.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Respond to the needs of people with disabilities by providing devices that allow access to information and privacy and independence in voting. x Develop an effective approach for modernizing or replacing existing voting hardware. x Institute a Help America College Program for Poll Workers. x Obtain a level of consistency between existing local election laws and newly passed Federal election laws. x Expand election system software to computerize the nomination process.

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ORG 611 OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections administers and regulates the voting registration process for electors and collaborates with the Virgin Islands Boards of Election for conducting elections in the Territory.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide all election offices with Text Telephone Devices (TTD), and all polling places with Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Voting Systems equipped for individuals with disabilities. Performance Indicator: Percentage of offices equipped with Telephone Text Devices. 100% 100% Performance Indicator: Percentage of polling places utilizing Direct Recording Electronic Voting Systems. ---- 50%

Strategic Objective: Increase sensitivity to the needs of electors by instituting certified training for election officers. Performance Indicator: Percentage of election officers certified. New 30% Initiative

ORG 711 ST. THOMAS/ ST. JOHN BOARD OF ELECTIONS 811 ST. CROIX BOARD OF ELECTIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix Boards of Elections has the responsibility of administering territorial election laws, which includes conducting, and certifying district elections and making recommendations for amendments to the election laws.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Conduct outreach activities to increase the number of students registering to vote through the in school registration program. Performance Indicators: Number of new students registering. 50 100

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Continue relationship with the University of the Virgin Islands to finalize surveys to assist in identifying user- friendly voting equipment. Performance Indicator: Number of surveys completed. 2 2

V. I. Elections System Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 514,006 465,727 533,645 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 137,231 140,290 152,502 Supplies 57,014 34,962 41,817 Other Svs. & Chgs. 180,513 357,152 289,500 Utilities 20,670 21,246 26,000

Total General Fund 909,434 1,019,377 1,043,464

Total General Fund Positions 11 11 10

Other Local Funds

Total Other Fund Positions

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 909,434 1,019,377 1,043,464

Total Budgeted Positions 11 11 10

V.I. Elections System Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

611 Supervisor of Elections 533,645 152,502 41,817 289,500 26,000 1,043,464

Total General Fund 533,645 152,502 41,817 289,500 26,000 1,043,464

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 533,645 152,502 41,817 289,500 26,000 1,043,464

Board of Elections St.Thomas/St.John Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 20,273 23,400 23,000 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 1,885 1,790 1,760 Supplies 3,776 4,050 3,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 20,043 13,946 15,426 Utilities

Total General Fund 45,977 43,186 43,186

Total General Fund Positions

Total Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 45,977 43,186 43,186

Total Budgeted Positions

Board of Elections St.Thomas/St. John Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

711 Bd. of Election - STT/STJ 23,000 1,760 3,000 15,426 43,186

Total General Fund 23,000 1,760 3,000 15,426 43,186

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 23,000 1,760 3,000 15,426 43,186

Board of Elections St. Croix Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 27,235 24,525 24,525 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 1,213 1,876 1,876 Supplies 4,629 5,284 4,700 Other Svs. & Chgs. 8,446 17,416 18,000 Utilities

Total General Fund 41,523 49,101 49,101

Total General Fund Positions

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 41,523 49,101 49,101

Total Budgeted Positions

Board of Elections St. Croix Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

811 Board of Elections - STX 24,525 1,876 4,700 18,000 49,101

Total General Fund 24,525 1,876 4,700 18,000 49,101

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 24,525 1,876 4,700 18,000 49,101

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MISSION STATEMENT: To ensure that each child is provided with the best quality education which promotes our history and culture, guarantees academic achievement and builds strong communities.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Virgin Islands Board of Education was established as an independent agency of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands by Act No. 2252 approved on June 26, 1968, and amended by Act Nos. 5265 and 6085.

The Virgin Islands Board of Education is comprised of four members from each district and one at-large member elected territory-wide. The 15th elected Board will serve until January 2007.

Members of the Board elect a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, a Secretary and members to co-chair each of the standing committees, which specifically address the mandate outlined in the Virgin Islands Code, Title 17. Included in the duties and responsibilities are: x To recommend the establishment of public schools; prescribe general regulations and orders; adopt curricula and courses of study; recommend laws and amendments and recommend appropriations required for the operation of the public schools and the Department of Education; x To provide for proper administration of funds which may be appropriated by Congress and apportioned to the U.S. Virgin Islands for any and all educational purposes; x To promulgate rules and regulations for the certification of all elementary, secondary and post-secondary educational institutions; x To visit each school while in session at least once a year; x To hear complaints regarding school matters; x To prescribe courses of study upon the recommendation of the Commissioner; x To approve free textbooks used in the schools; x To hear appeals pertaining to student expulsion and/or suspension; x To prescribe rules and regulations and establish criteria for the certification, selection, and appointment of teachers, supervisors, principals, librarians and other professionals in the Department of Education; x To issue teaching licenses; x To recommend leaves of absence granted any employee; x To approve standards and procedures for evaluating professional personnel; x To administer loan and scholarship programs for students and teachers and approve grants; x To promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of non-public schools within the Territory.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Increased the number of scholarships and loans awarded to college bound students by 14% ($1,020,827 in local funds and $14,846 in federal funds). x Received Economic Development Commission (EDC) contributions to the Scholarship Fund in the amount of $13,717. These contributions reflect the Board’s efforts to augment the fund which it administers pursuant to the provisions of Title 17, Virgin Islands Code and which provide support for our students pursuing higher education. x Reviewed approximately 350 files for teacher certification purposes and certified approximately 139 educational professionals. Prepared a listing of 115 additional candidates who may be eligible for certification in the next fiscal year. x Completed prototype of the Board’s website which will be a ready source of information about teacher certification requirements, the loan and scholarship program, and other matters relevant to educators, parents, and other stakeholders in the public school system. x Worked in conjunction with the University of the Virgin Islands to create a new student teaching assessment course which allow veteran teachers to complete this certification requirement while pursuing their regular teaching assignments. The course was first offered in the Spring Semester which began in January of 2005.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Adopt an alternate route to certification for the benefit of veteran teachers who have been employed in our education system for at least three years, consistent with the No Child Left Behind Act and with the goals of the strategic plan developed pursuant to the Compliance Agreement with the United States Department of Education. x Finalize the creation of the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program which was endorsed by the 15th Board of Education in January 2005 with a pledge to spearhead its implementation. x Complete the Board’s website which will play an important role in the Board’s public education and information functions. x Complete a thorough assessment of all public school facilities based on factual information gathered through site visits which are mandated pursuant to Title 17 Virgin Islands Code, Section 22. The report should reflect recommendations on schools and facilities planning and should address as well issues of effective school administration which together will contribute to a school climate that is conducive to instruction and achievement.

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ORG 911 BOARD OF EDUCATION-TERRITORIAL

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Board is responsible for setting and evaluating broad educational policies for the Territory’s public school and administering the Territorial Financial Aid Programs, the Morris F. DeCastro Fellowship and the State Student Incentive Program, which is supported by the Federal Government.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Collect 20% of the outstanding student loan balances by the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. Performance Indicator: Number of cases referred to the Superior Court’s Small Claim Division and collection agent services. 23 50 Performance Indicator: Increase the amount of outstanding receivables collected. 10% 50%

Strategic Objective: Establish two revenue-generating policies. Performance Indicator: Number of policies established. 1 2 Performance Indicator: Percentage of increased revenues generated. -- 30%

Strategic Objective: Schedule quarterly meetings with the Department of Education to review its policies and grant approval for the 2005-2006 instructional school year. Performance Indicator: Number of meetings held. 2 4

Board of Education Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 573,277 593,525 618,391 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 160,206 181,030 179,667 Supplies 17,417 10,450 7,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 465,919 536,850 546,054 Utilities 11,770 13,500 14,616

Total General Fund 1,228,589 1,335,355 1,365,728

Total General Fund Positions 13 12 12

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Federal Funds

Personal Services Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. 12,139 14,846 Utilities 14,846

Total Federal Funds 12,139 14,846 14,846

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 1,240,728 1,350,201 1,380,574

Total Budgeted Positions 13 12 12

Board of Education Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

911 Board of Education 618,391 179,667 7,000 546,054 14,616 1,365,728

Total General Fund 618,391 179,667 7,000 546,054 14,616 1,365,728

Total Other Local Funds

Federal Funds

911 Board of Education 14,846 14,846

Total Federal Funds 14,846 14,846

GRAND TOTAL 618,391 179,667 7,000 560,900 14,616 1,380,574

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Office of the Governor is to improve the quality of life for Virgin Islanders by developing and implementing policies and programs that efficiently deliver the services required for good and effective governance.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Office of the Governor functions pursuant to the mandates of Titles 2 and 3 of the Virgin Islands Code (VIC), The Revised Organic Act of 1954, and the Elective Governor’s Act (U.S. Public Law 90-496), approved August 23, 1968, Act No. 5250 and Act No. 4440.

The Governor exercises authority over the departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the U.S. Virgin Islands Government; supervises, through the Office of Management and Budget, the preparation and administration of the Fiscal Year Executive Budget; and enforces the laws of the United States of America, applicable to the United States Virgin Islands.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Provided supervision and oversight over all the departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government of the Virgin Islands. x Submitted for legislative approval, the names of persons to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions. x Submitted legislation to the Senate to address community issues and ensure the smooth operation of the Government of the Virgin Islands. x Managed the finances and spending of the Government of the Virgin Islands through a financial management team. x Commenced the renovation of Government House, Charlotte Amalie with resources provided by the Public Finance Authority. x Managed the capital improvement programs of the Territory resulting in the spending of millions of dollars in capital project funds. x Developed initiatives to bring federal officials to the Territory to be briefed on various programs and problems of the Territorial Government. x Coordinated efforts to address federal laws designed to curb abuse in the Economic Development Commission program.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Coordinate and cooperate with the Legislative branch to improve delivery of services, strengthen economic development and tourism while meeting the contractual obligations of the government. x Provide oversight to all agencies and departments of the US Virgin Islands Government to improve service delivery in areas of Health Care, Education, Public Safety, Housing, Solid Waste Management and Economic Development. x Oversee and direct various federal initiatives on Homeland Security measures for the U.S. Virgin Islands. x Work with the US Department of Interior to secure funding for Capital Projects/Equipment specifically for the upgrade of the Financial Management System (FMS) and the Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) system of the US Virgin Islands.

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ORG 1111 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Governor is the Chief Executive of the U.S. Virgin Islands and coordinates with the Legislature and Executive Branch departments and the agencies to develop and implement programs and strategies to improve the lives of Virgin Islanders.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Renovate Government House properties on all three islands to meet required security upgrades in conjunction with homeland security mandates. Performance Indicator: Number of properties renovated. 1 3

Strategic Objective: Promote fiscal restraint and accountability to reduce legislative over- appropriations and departmental compliance. Performance Indicator: Percentage of vetoes of legislative over-appropriations. 75% 100% Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in departmental over-expenditures. 20% 80%

Strategic Objective: Administer fiscal policy initiatives to ensure compliance with cost reduction measures. Performance Indicator: Number of departments/agencies in compliance. 27 27 Performance Indicator: Number of new policies implemented. 2 5

Strategic Objective: Coordinate community clean up initiatives to improve the overall appearance of the Territory. Performance Indicator: Number of clean up initiatives undertaken. 4 5

Office of the Governor Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 3,747,158 3,973,323 4,308,778 Capital Outlays 66,417 164,790 75,000 Fringe Benefits 1,012,887 1,130,357 1,180,395 Supplies 201,522 233,500 212,472 Other Svs. & Chgs. 808,227 883,000 1,163,800 Utilities 219,047 310,500 334,500

Total General Fund 6,055,258 6,695,470 7,274,945

Total General Fund Positions 85 86 86

Other Local Funds

Tourism Revolving Fund Personal Services Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. 150,000 Utilities

Total Other Funds 150,000

Total Other Funds Positions

Total Federal Funds

Personal Services 107,873 122,700 122,700 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 36,328 40,087 40,087 Supplies 300 4,222 4,222 Other Svs. & Chgs. 151,094 376,678 376,678 Utilities

Total Federal Funds 295,595 543,687 543,687

Total Federal Funds Positions 4 3 3

GRAND TOTAL 6,350,853 7,239,157 7,968,632

Total Budgeted Positions 89 89 89

Office of the Governor Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

1111 Office of the Governor 4,010,422 75,000 1,090,898 209,972 1,148,000 330,000 6,864,292 1116 Economic Research 298,356 89,497 2,500 15,800 4,500 410,653

Total General Fund 4,308,778 75,000 1,180,395 212,472 1,163,800 334,500 7,274,945

Other Local Funds Tourism Revolving Fund 1116 Economic Research 150,000 150,000

Total Other Local Funds 150,000 150,000

Federal Funds 1111 State Planning for Territory 3,600 348,087 351,687 1111 Primary Plan for Territory 97,000 31,638 21,362 150,000 1116 EDA Planning Grant 25,700 8,449 622 7,229 42,000

Total Federal Funds 122,700 40,087 4,222 376,678 543,687

GRAND TOTAL 4,431,478 75,000 1,220,482 216,694 1,690,478 334,500 7,968,632

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Office of Management and Budget is to promote the most effective and efficient use of the Territory’s resources.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) functions pursuant to the mandate of Title 3, Section 4, of the Virgin Islands Code, while the responsibilities of the Director are mandated by Title 2, Sections 22, 23, 26, 27 and 28 of the Virgin Islands Code.

Through the budget preparation and execution process, OMB instills management, planning, review and evaluation techniques in the government agencies and departments. The office also places emphasis on management and policy responsibilities as is more specifically defined under the Virgin Islands Code, Title 2, Section 4(c), (d) and (e).

Additionally, pursuant to an agreement between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Territory, the Director of OMB is designated as the Governor’s Authorized Representative (GAR). In that capacity, the Director is the primary liaison between the Virgin Islands Government and FEMA with responsibility for the management of all disaster recovery funds from FEMA.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 OMB ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Budget Administration Unit

x Met with Information Technology staff to explore the capabilities of the FMS to determine feasibility of interfacing with CIMS and WIN Assets. x Conferenced with the National Association of State Budget Officers (USDA) on the economic situation of various states. x Worked with the Departments of Finance and Health to resolve accounting and reconciliation issues of the Infant and Toddlers third party fiduciary agreement grant. x Reviewed all departments and agencies spending plans and issued allotments in accordance with legislated appropriations. x Provided assistance to the FEMA appointed auditors, the staff of the Department of Finance and other independent auditors in the preparation of the final report to FEMA to support a request for the FEMA Community Disaster Loan (CDL) cancellation relative to Hurricane Marilyn.

Policy Management Unit

x Coordinated the workshops on Performance Budgeting and Performance Measurements conducted by an Instructor from U.S. Department of Agriculture Graduate School (USDA Grad School). x Completed the preparation and timely submission of the Governor’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2005. x Prepared analyses of all Bills passed by the 25th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands. x Prepared a Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2004 after the veto, by the Governor, of the appropriations bill submitted by the 25th Legislature. x Prepared the procedural documentation on the Reconciliation of Leave Balances for all government employees, to be instituted by the Department of Finance. x Prepared documentation on the Pooling of Training Resources within the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, as required by the Compliance Agreement between the U.S. Department of Education and the Government of the Virgin Islands. x Conducted site visits to various departments and agencies prior to the preparation of their upcoming fiscal year’s budget.

Federal Grants Management Unit

x Served on the Main Task Force Committee and the Financial Management, Human Capital and Property Management and Procurement subcommittees of the Compliance Agreement between the GVI and the U.S. Department of Education.

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Federal Grants Management Unit Accomplishments Cont’d

x Drafted correspondence and/or addressed matters pertaining to GAPS Access, Indirect Cost and Unused Leave as required by the Compliance Agreement. x Processed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) drawdowns aggregating $79,923 ($42,644 for Public Assistance (PA); $37,279 to VITEMA). x Reviewed applicable federal quarterly status reports including revenue and expenditure data for OMB’s Public Assistance (PA) Program and the Virgin Islands Emergency Management Agency’s (VITEMA’s) FEMA funded programs. x Completed and transmitted the Hazard Mitigation Administrative Plan to FEMA for review and approval. x Assisted the Director of OMB during his appearance and testimony before the Rules Committee of the 25th Legislature, concerning the establishment of a Central Grants Agency. x Processed two (2) federal grant applications aggregating $2,262,542 for the Department of Public Works ($1,828,842 for Sanitary Sewer System – Phase III, and $433,700 Operational & Structural Assessment – Phase II) through the Intergovernmental Review Process. x Processed Department of Interior – Office of Insular Affairs (DOI-OIA) drawdowns aggregating to $1,575,492 and $47,211 and reviewed federal quarterly status reports including revenue and expenditure data for the applicable DOI-OIA funded capital improvement and technical assistance programs. x Completed work regarding the Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 Status Updates for the Fiscal Year 2002 Single Audit of the Government of the Virgin Islands. These two (2) booklets must accompany submission of the FY 2002 Single Audit to the Federal Clearinghouse for it to be deemed officially submitted.

Public Assistance Unit

x As a result of the November 2003 heavy rains and flooding, OMB’s Public Assistance Office was converted to the FEMA 1503 DRVI Disaster Field Office (DFO). The staff and its FEMA counterparts provided programmatic and technical assistance to subgrantees in the completion of the project worksheets. x Reviewed Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreement between the V.I. State Historic Preservation Office, OMB and FEMA.

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ORG 1231 BUDGET ADMINISTRATION UNIT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Budget Administration Unit is responsible for the administering of the Approved Budget appropriations throughout the fiscal year. Its primary functions are to prepare revenue projections and revenue reports; develop expenditure ceilings; develop and/or revise department and agencies’ spending plans as a basis for the release of quarterly allotments; and update position listings for all departments and funds.

The Management Information Systems Unit is responsible for providing and maintaining a technological environment to support the office in effectively performing its functions and managing the Office of Management and Budget’s Information System projects.

The Administration Unit is responsible for performing the administrative duties including processing payroll, conducting purchasing activities and coordinating the office’s maintenance and custodial activities.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Distribute internal quarterly reports to the other units in OMB within fifteen days after the close of each quarter. Performance Indicator: Percentage of quarterly reports released within fifteen days of each quarter. 50% 100%

Strategic Objective: Allocate quarterly allotments within three working days of quarter’s opening. Performance Indicator: Percentage of quarterly allotments released within three working days of each quarter. 50% 100%

Strategic Objective: Coordinate training of the Budget Administration Unit in Performance Based Budgeting. Performance Indicator: Percentage of employees trained. -0- 50%

Strategic Objective: Complete a Budget Administration Procedures Manual. Performance Indicator: Percentage of manual completed. 50% 100%

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ORG 1241 FEDERAL GRANTS MANAGEMENT UNIT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Federal Grants Management Unit has the responsibility for monitoring federal programs within the Government of the Virgin Islands. The main functions of this unit are to administer the Territorial Inter-Governmental Review Process, monitor implementation of audit recommendations with respect to the use of federal funds, oversee the Hazard Mitigation Program, develop indirect cost rates and cost allocation plans, manage the Department of Interior’s technical assistance and capital improvement grants, and address various matters pertaining to the Single Audit for the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Public Assistance Program and the Education Compliance Agreement.

The Public Assistance Program Unit provides to the Virgin Islands disaster assistance to restore the infrastructure to its pre-disaster condition, after a Presidential declared disaster event, under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Act.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Conduct monthly monitoring of Indirect Cost budgets, draws, deposits and postings within 15 days after the end of the month. Performance Indicator: Amount of monies drawn, deposited and posted and number of budgets reviewed for accuracy. 35% 55%

Strategic Objective: Conduct monthly monitoring of program reconciliations within 30 days after the end of each month. Performance Indicator: Number of completed program reconciliation forms. 20% 40%

Strategic Objective: Coordinate grants management training leading to full certification for FGMU and for Program Managers and/or Fiscal Officers in other departments and agencies. Performance Indicator: Number of employees trained and/or certified. 30% 50%

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ORG 1242 POLICY MANAGEMENT UNIT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Policy Management Unit is responsible for the preparation of the Governor’s annual Executive Budget in accordance with the laws of the U. S. Virgin Islands; and also for the performance of related fiscal and managerial analyses and evaluations of government departments and agencies. Other major functions of this unit are to develop fiscal policy options, draft budget related legislation, analyze legislative bills and conduct managerial analyses and program evaluations.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure that the departments and agencies’ performance objectives are integrated in the fiscal year budget process. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of integration of departments and agencies’ performance objectives in the fiscal year’s budget proposals. 50% 100%

Strategic Objective: Coordinate the training of OMB staff in the second phase of Performance Based Budgeting: aligning performance indicators with expected outcomes and activities and the resulting costs associated with these activities. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the training of the OMB staff. 25% 75%

Strategic Objective: Increase the efficiency of the operations within the Policy Management Unit through the development of a Standard Operating Procedures Manual. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the Standard Operating Procedures Manual. 50% 75%

Strategic Objective: Complete the Governor’s Executive Budget following the Government Financial Officers Association’s (GFOA) budget presentation guidelines, to achieve a GFOA Award Winning Budget. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of an “award winning budget” for submission to GFOA. 50% 70%

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Office of Management and Budget Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 916,885 970,268 1,083,801 Capital Outlays 24,804 Fringe Benefits 265,571 285,171 302,215 Supplies 27,236 17,000 23,723 Other Svs. & Chgs. 25,929 51,893 47,440 Utilities 16,357 15,000 10,775

Total General Fund 1,251,978 1,339,332 1,492,758

Total General Fund Positions 20 21 23

Other Local Funds

Indirect Cost Fund

Personal Services 600,563 644,396 609,357 Capital Outlays 96,291 95,000 85,000 Fringe Benefits 166,704 193,028 181,387 Supplies 27,825 54,000 54,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 114,464 671,056 446,456 Utilities 25,865 52,470 52,470

Total Indirect Cost Funds 1,031,712 1,709,950 1,428,670

Total Other Local Funds 1,031,712 1,709,950 1,428,670

Total Other Funds Positions 13 15 13

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 2,283,690 3,049,282 2,921,428

Total Budgeted Positions 33 36 36

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Office of Management and Budget Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

1231 Budget Administration 725,464 24,804 203,758 18,723 32,520 10,775 1,016,044 1242 Policy Formul./Program Eval. 358,337 98,457 5,000 14,920 476,714

Total General Fund 1,083,801 24,804 302,215 23,723 47,440 10,775 1,492,758

Indirect Cost

1231 Budget Administration 147,067 85,000 43,998 22,000 222,228 30,000 550,293 1241 Federal Programs 462,290 137,389 32,000 224,228 22,470 878,377

Total Indirect Cost Fund 609,357 85,000 181,387 54,000 446,456 52,470 1,428,670

Total Other Local Funds 609,357 85,000 181,387 54,000 446,456 52,470 1,428,670

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 1,693,158 109,804 483,602 77,723 493,896 63,245 2,921,428

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DIVISION OF PERSONNEL

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Division of Personnel is to meet and exceed the human resource needs of our clients.

The mission of the Office of Collective Bargaining is to provide the Government of the Virgin Islands with technical expertise in the fields of employment law and labor relations, specifically as they relate to public sector employment.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Division of Personnel is the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Human Resources Management and Consultant Agency under the general supervision of the Office of the Governor. The division was created within the former Office of the Government Secretary via Bill No. 2, December 16, 1946.

The division is headed by a Director who provides leadership, direction and oversight responsibilities for the administration of the Personnel Merit System, the Group Health Insurance Program for active and retired government employees, and job training for government employees.

The division's mandate is clearly cited in the Virgin Islands Code, Title 3, Chapter 25, Sections 451 through 667 and the Personnel Rules and Regulations, Subchapter 452, Sections 91 through 103. This mandate empowers the Division of Personnel to establish and maintain a system of Personnel Administration based on merit principles and scientific methodologies.

Under Act No. 5265, the Government Reorganization and Consolidation Act of 1987, a Training Activity Center was established to provide comprehensive training programs for government employees. The division conducts workshops to improve the quality of an employee's work life and to enhance employee productivity. Seminars are also conducted for supervisory and managerial personnel. Additionally, new courses are being developed for employees engaged in technical, customer service and communication type positions.

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OFFICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

The Chief Negotiator, under the direction of the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, heads the Territory’s Office of Collective Bargaining (OCB), which is primarily responsible for representing the government in labor related matters. OCB is a central service agency, which is funded under the Division of Personnel, for budgetary purposes only, as per the requirements of Act No. 6305.

On August 31, 1980, the Thirteenth Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands, pursuant to Act No. 4440, created the Office of Collective Bargaining and defined its jurisdiction and responsibilities. OCB was established to negotiate all collective bargaining agreements of the Executive Branch and to represent the departments of the Executive Branch in all arbitration hearings, mediations, and administrative matters before the Public Employees Relations Board.

OCB also represents the Government in civil matters before the judiciary, which impact public sector employment. Additionally, OCB is charged with the responsibility of assisting the Governor in formulating labor policies for collective bargaining, and planning strategies for such bargaining. Presently, the Government of the Virgin Islands has thirty (30) collective bargaining agreements, represented by thirteen (13) labor organizations.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x A bi-lingual Personnel Analyst for the St. Croix office was hired to meet and serve the needs of the Hispanic population. x Renovations of the Division of Personnel offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix were completed. x The Classification Plan was converted to electronic format. x An ad-hoc office was established on the island of St. John to better serve the needs of the St. John populace. x Processing time for Form 5086S and employee applications were reduced to twenty (20) days. x The reconciliation of both active employees’ and retirees’ files for the Health Insurance Program was completed. x The new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) was launched.

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OFFICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Facilitated successful transition of the Department of Health’s employees who worked for the Territory’s health centers to the not-for-profit corporations. x Negotiated and ratified a collective bargaining agreement between the Virgin Islands Workers Union - Head Start and the Government of the Virgin Islands. This agreement is currently awaiting execution. x Prevailed in the resolution of Impasse Case No. 2003-01 between the International Association of Firefighters and the Government. It must be noted that prevailing in this case resulted in significant cost savings for the Government. x Processed a total of thirty-five (35) termination packages on behalf of the Government. x Saw a fairly steady decrease in the number of grievance cases filed. The Office received a total of seventy-eight (78) cases this fiscal year and closed one hundred and twenty-two (122). This is a significant reduction in the number of cases that are usually filed. x Represented the Executive Branch in seventeen (17) formal hearings, eighty-nine (89) investigative hearings/informal conferences, sixteen (16) mediations, and seven (7) arbitrations before the Public Employees Relations Board. x Arbitrated seven (7) labor disputes on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands. The Government prevailed in four (4), one (1) was withdrawn by the union, and two (2) were settled. x Facilitated meetings between the Department of Human Services, Virgin Islands Workers Union and Head Start employees, so that the Department’s transition in meeting Federal teacher qualification standards could be a smooth process. As a result, ten (10) teachers and two (2) supervisors may be terminated and replaced with qualified employees. x Commenced negotiations with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

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ORG 1330 OFFICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

As a central service agency, the Office of Collective Bargaining is required to negotiate all collective bargaining agreements of the Executive Branch; represent the Executive Branch in all labor relation proceedings, to include mediation, arbitration, and other administrative matters before the Public Employees Relations Board; represent the government in civil cases pertaining to labor matters; assist the Governor in formulating labor policies for collective bargaining; and plan strategies for such bargaining.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of union initiated charges of unfair labor practice(ULPC) and Rights Arbitration (RA) cases each by 20%. Performance Indicator: Number of active ULPCs filed. 108 86 Performance Indicator: Number of active RAs filed. 150 120

Strategic Objective: Increased the number of labor relations training workshops for middle and upper level supervisors and managers. Performance Indicator: Number of workshops conducted. 4 6

Strategic Objective: Schedule formal meetings with government departments and agencies to review, evaluate and resolve grievances prior to charges being formalized by the union. Performance Indicator: Number of meetings held with labor relations personnel. 18 12

Strategic Objective: Reduction in the number of grievances filed. Performance Indicator: Number of new and/or pending labor matters (issues) settled. 13 10

Strategic Objective: Develop a Standard Operating Procedures Manual Performance Indicator: Number of months to complete draft. 6 -- Performance Indicator: Number of months to print manual. -- 12

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ORG 1331 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Administration Unit, which includes the Management Information Systems (MIS), Group Health Insurance and NOPA Units, ensures that the mandates of the Division of Personnel are carried out, territorially, pursuant to the Virgin Islands Code, Title 3, Chapter 25, Personnel Merit System. This unit strives to provide fair, consistent and timely human resource services to employees of the Government of the Virgin Islands and the general public.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide UltiPro Human Resource Information System access to departments and agencies. Performance Indicator: Percentage of department and agencies that have access to UltiPro. 50% 70%

Strategic Objective: Provide IT support training for MIS staff. Performance Indicator: Number of trainings conducted. -- 3

Strategic Objective: Reduce the turnaround time for processing Health Insurance documents. Performance Indicator: Number of days to process death benefits and enrollment forms. 13 10 Performance Indicator: Number of days to process student verifications, beneficiary and address changes. 8 5

Strategic Objective: Automate the Human Resource Information and Records Management processes. Performance Indicator: Percentage of active employee OPRs scanned into electronic image format. 20% 90% Performance Indicator: Percentage of employee actions processed electronically. 10% 40%

ORG 1332 RECRUITMENT AND CLASSIFICATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT: The Recruitment and Classification Unit recruits the best-qualified candidates for approximately 1,300 position classes within government service. This unit processes applications, conducts interviews and qualification evaluations, administers examinations, and conducts job evaluations to determine proper grade levels.

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This section also determines the proper classification of positions, establishes or deletes position classes, and reallocates positions to their proper classification within the Personnel Merit System.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Improve response to Government employees and general public employment requests by reducing the time for processing Form 5086S and job interest cards. Performance Indicator: Number of days to process a Form 5086S and job interest cards. 30 20

Strategic Objective: Launch a DOP website to provide the general public with access to recruitment and classification information. Performance Indicator: Percentage of website completed. -- 100%

ORG 1334 ST. CROIX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT: The St. Croix Office is a satellite office to the St. Thomas office. With the exception of processing Notification of Personnel Actions (NOPAs) and the handling of financial matters, the St. Croix office provides the same service as the St. Thomas office does, as it relates to recruitment and classification, training, record-keeping and health insurance services.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Establish an office in Frederiksted and conduct employee testing there Performance Indicator: Establish of an office in Frederiksted. -- yes Performance Indicator: Number of employee tests issued . -- 5

Strategic Objective: Increase the general public’s awareness of the role and function of the Division of Personnel through radio and television public information sessions and public surveys. Performance Indicator: Media public information sessions sponsored. -- 3 Performance Indicator: Surveys and suggestion box established. -- 2

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ORG 1335 TRAINING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

The Training Unit coordinates and conducts general and specialized workshops for government employees on a myriad of topics such as customer service, supervision, team building, time management and conflict management. The unit also provides training in the application of software programs in its computer labs on St. Thomas and St. Croix.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Continue to foster the professional development of the employees of the Executive Branch of the Virgin Islands Government through training. Performance Indicator: Number of employees receiving soft skills and technical training. 1,000 2,500 Performance Indicator: Implement the Memorandum of Understanding – Administration of Pooled Training Funds between the Division of Personnel and the Office of Management & Budget. 25% 100%

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Division of Personnel Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 1,656,066 1,692,523 1,730,609 Capital Outlays 50,722 116,266 Fringe Benefits 475,559 545,703 572,723 Supplies 38,323 47,797 79,505 Other Svs. & Chgs. 487,386 473,217 562,558 Utilities 74,497 83,700 98,200

Total General Fund 2,782,553 2,959,206 3,043,595

Total General Fund Positions 51 47 50

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions 3 3 3

Indirect Cost Fund

Personal Services 112,124 110,642 113,502 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 29,043 36,264 37,288 Supplies 3,732 3,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 32 1,500 Utilities

Total Indirect Cost Fund 144,931 151,406 150,790

GRAND TOTAL 2,927,484 3,110,612 3,194,385

Total Budgeted Positions 54 50 53

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Division of Personnel Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

1330 Office of Coll. Bargaining 278,000 81,758 16,679 56,901 3,200 436,538 1331 Administration 894,607 303,430 46,926 419,145 75,000 1,739,108 1332 Classification 200,228 68,644 268,872 1334 St. Croix 290,189 95,823 10,000 76,000 20,000 492,012 1335 Training 67,585 23,068 5,900 10,512 107,065

Total General Fund 1,730,609 572,723 79,505 562,558 98,200 3,043,595

Indirect Cost Fund

1331 Administration 92,000 28,476 120,476 1332 Classification 21,502 8,812 30,314

Total Indirect Cost Fund 113,502 37,288 150,790

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 1,844,111 610,011 79,505 562,558 98,200 3,194,385

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VIRGIN ISLANDS FIRE SERVICE

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Virgin Islands Fire Service is to provide an efficient and effective level of service in protecting the lives and properties of citizens through efficient response, public education, inspections of public and private properties, and motivating the public in eliminating fire hazards.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Virgin Islands Fire Service was established within the Office of the Governor by Act No. 4206, effective January 1, 1979.

The Virgin Islands Fire Service is divided into the districts of St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix and consists of eleven (11) fire facilities and two (2) administrative offices. Three main areas of operations providing effective service are Emergency Operations (Suppression), Arson Investigation & Prevention (Arson Prevention) and Administration.

x The Suppression Unit serves as the first respondent in fire and hazardous incidents. x The Prevention Unit conducts arson investigations and fire safety inspections for the public and private sectors. This unit also provides public education and training to the general public on safety, prevention and fire hazards. x The Administration Offices provide support services to all fire personnel as well as the community.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Renovated and reopened two fire stations on St. Thomas: Estate Dorothea (Echo Co.) Fire Station and Estate Tutu (Lima Co.) Fire Station x New Fire Station on Water Island was turned over to the V.I. Fire Service by the U.S. Department of Interior. However no funding was provided for the opening of the Station. x Replaced the flooring at the Coral Bay Fire Station. x Completed 98% of the renovations of the Estate Tutu (Lima Co.) Fire Station to include a mechanic shop and storage area. x Received Hazmat equipment and training from the Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) to be used in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) emergencies. x Ordered six vehicles – Jeep Cherokee (3), Utility Truck (3) to increase transportation needs of the Arson Prevention Unit and the Suppression Unit.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Promote public education on the prevention of fires and fire hazards. x Improve the quality and response time through efficient service delivery. x Provide fire and first responder training to fire personnel.

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ORG 1419/1420 FIRE SERVICES STT/STJ & STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

These units perform fire suppression and first responders’ activities to the communities of St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island and St. Croix in the case of fires and hazard incidents, thereby reducing the loss of life and property.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce structural damages by 20%. Performance Indicator: Number of structural fires on St. Thomas, St. John and Water Island that resulted in total structural damage. 55 45 Performance Indicator: Number of structural fires on St. Croix that resulted in total structural damage. 40 32

ORG 1421 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for managing the agency’s financial resources as well as providing administrative support services to all fire personnel on St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Establish a Training Unit to coordinate and provide quality training to all personnel. Performance Indicator: Number of personnel trained. New 20

Strategic Objective: Establish a FIRE/EMS Pilot Program on St. Thomas & St. Croix. Performance Indicator: FIRE/EMS Pilot Program established. New 20

ORG 1422 ARSON PREVENTION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Arson Prevention Unit conducts fire safety inspections, arson investigations and provides public education and training on fire prevention through the communities of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase fire safety inspection by 30%. Performance Indicator: Number of fires inspections completed. 1,170 1,500

Strategic Objective: Increase fire safety awareness by 30%. Performance Indicator: Number of fire safety awareness presentations conducted. 145 190

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V. I. Fire Services Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 9,574,907 9,361,079 9,589,401 Capital Outlays 178,328 118,033 Fringe Benefits 2,831,864 3,148,235 3,268,697 Supplies 1,515 Other Svs. & Chgs. 305,121 596,765 605,676 Utilities 171,912 196,010 235,000

Total General Fund 12,885,319 13,480,417 13,816,807

Total General Fund Positions 282 288 269

Total Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Federal Funds

Personal Services 35,000 35,000 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 9,800 Supplies 35,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 10,355 50,000 35,000 Utilities 40,200

Total Federal Funds 10,355 120,000 120,000

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 12,895,674 13,600,417 13,936,807

Total Budgeted Positions 282 288 269

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V.I. Fire Services Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

1419 Fire Services - STT/STJ 4,795,530 1,680,006 262,000 145,000 6,882,536 1420 Fire Services - STX 3,880,157 1,314,603 210,000 90,000 5,494,760 1421 Fire Services - Admin. 380,668 118,033 122,807 115,646 737,154 1422 Arson & Prevention 533,046 151,281 18,030 702,357

Total General Fund 9,589,401 118,033 3,268,697 605,676 235,000 13,816,807

Total Other Local Funds

Federal Funds

1421 AGP - Fire Operations & 35,000 9,800 35,000 40,200 120,000

Total Federal Funds 35,000 9,800 35,000 40,200 120,000

GRAND TOTAL 9,624,401 118,033 3,278,497 640,676 275,200 13,936,807

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BUREAU OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MISSION STATEMENT:

To develop a Comprehensive Information Technology System for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

Act No. 6634, Section 49 of the Virgin Islands Code, created the Bureau of Information Technology on December 23, 2004. This Bureau is charged with the development of a Comprehensive Technology Strategy, within the next five (5) years, which shall include programming and policies to support and promote the use of innovative information technologies in the Territorial government as a means of saving money, increasing worker productivity, improving governmental services to the public and demonstrating effective management tools.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Commence the operations of the Bureau of Information Technology by transferring all current daily activities of the Office of Information Technology to this entity. x Secure the requisite staff to carry out the mandates of this office.

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Bureau of Information Technology Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 333,000 415,000 Capital Outlays 179,369 180,541 Fringe Benefits 129,160 96,541 Supplies 15,000 15,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 375,000 351,483 Utilities 26,000 25,000

Total General Fund 1,057,529 1,083,565

Total General Fund Positions 6 7

GRAND TOTAL 1,057,529 1,083,565

Total Budgeted Positions 6 7

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Bureau of Information Technology Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

1610 Office of I.T. 415,000 180,541 96,541 15,000 351,483 25,000 1,083,565

Total General Fund 415,000 180,541 96,541 15,000 351,483 25,000 1,083,565

GRAND TOTAL 415,000 180,541 96,541 15,000 351,483 25,000 1,083,565

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OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Office of the Adjutant General is to assist and coordinate all local civil authorities in the event of natural disasters, civil disturbances and other emergencies.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Governor, by Executive Order No. 304-1987, merged the Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) and the Office of Civil Defense, later known as the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA), into one agency – the Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG). Pursuant to Act No. 5233 (Bill No. 16-0698) and Act No. 5265 (Bill No. 17-0051), OTAG, operating within the Office of the Governor’s plans, mitigates and coordinates a territorial response to all disasters and terrorist activities for the protection of residents and visitors alike.

The components, VING and VITEMA, operate within the Executive Office of the Governor. The divisions of OTAG are as follows:

x The Administrative Section provides financial and administrative services, including personnel management to all divisions of OTAG. x The Maintenance Section provides repairs to buildings and other VING properties and maintains the grounds for all VING facilities. x The Security Unit provides protection for all VING personnel, facilities and properties. x VITEMA plans, mitigates and coordinates a territorial response to all disasters. x Homeland Security plans and coordinates the protection of the territory from terrorists.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x The Office of the Adjutant General completed the implementation of a Division of Homeland Security. x OTAG re-organized operations to increase efficiency and deliver more timely response results. x OTAG has successfully reduced its Prior Years outstanding vendor bills. x All VITEMA communication vehicles have been equipped with radios. x VITEMA has begun the establishment of tsunami evacuation routes for the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Publish an Earthquake/Tsunami informational brochure. x Install the HURREVAC software system on the government server for emergency responders during the hurricane seasons. x Improve the network support and services system. x Develop strategic plans to address Homeland Security issues. x Continue the timely processing of financial documents with no errors. x Continue the maintenance and enhancement of the VI National Guards facilities.

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ORG 1812 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Administrative Services Unit administers and supervises the administrative activities and operations of the Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG). The functions of the unit are budgeting, fiscal control, personnel and administrative management.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of documents returned due to missing information or insufficient funding. Performance Indicator: Number of documents returned due to missing information or insufficient funds. 8 6

Strategic Objective: Reduce turnover time for documents within the administrative office. Performance Indicator: Document processing time within the administrative office. 4 3

ORG 1813 MAINTENANCE DIVISION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Maintenance Unit, within the Office of the Adjutant General, provides operational supplies, building repairs, maintenance, custodial services, grounds keeping and environmental protection services for the Virgin Islands National Guard facilities.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of facilities maintained in good or fair condition. Performance Indicator: Number of facilities maintained in good or fair condition. 16 17

Strategic Objective: Increase the building safety analyses on facilities. Performance Indicator: Number of buildings analyzed. 18 20

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ORG 1814 SECURITY

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Security Division provides protection for all VING personnel, facilities and properties.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objectives: Reduce the annual incident rate to 2% or less. Performance Indicator: Percentage annual incident rate. 2% 1%

ORG 1822 VITEMA

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) is a territorial All-Hazards coordinating office whose primary focus is to be the first responder agency to save lives and property during natural disasters.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Zero casualties per disaster. Performance Indicator: Number of casualties per disaster. 0 0

Strategic Objective: Increase public awareness and preparedness for natural disasters. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in the usage of public educational materials. 4% 4%

ORG 9918 HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Homeland Security Division (HA) develops, coordinates and implements a Territorial policy to secure the people and property of the US Virgin Islands from any and all terrorist threats or attacks. This division, in consultation with the National Homeland Security Council and other government agencies, establishes the standards of operations and activities of the local government as they relate to security measures.

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FY 05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Complete the establishment of a Standard Operations Procedures Manual (SOPM) on Homeland Security measures for distribution within the local Government departments and agencies. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the SOPM. 50% 100%

Strategic Objective: Increase public awareness of possible terrorist threats and activities through distribution of public educational literature. Performance Indicator: Number of publications issued. 500 1000

Strategic Objective: Establish training sessions for all first responder agencies in the areas of detection, preparation, prevention, protection, sharing of intelligence, response and recovery from terrorist attacks with the US Virgin Islands. Performance Indicator: Number of training sessions held. 10 20

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Office of the Adjutant General Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 703,551 706,861 763,181 Capital Outlays 9,845 16,250 16,250 Fringe Benefits 202,527 217,230 254,480 Supplies 24,159 21,600 27,657 Other Svs. & Chgs. 294,017 341,149 268,281 Utilities 217,938 179,578 231,783

Total General Funds 1,452,037 1,482,668 1,561,632

Total General Fund Positions 21 21 19

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Federal Funds

Personal Services 1,168,487 1,329,879 1,350,516 Capital Outlays 106,449 166,827 166,827 Fringe Benefits 316,305 385,492 402,355 Supplies 41,362 61,432 61,432 Other Svs. & Chgs. 765,637 745,428 745,428 Utilities 320,505 127,015 163,328

Total Federal Funds 2,718,745 2,816,073 2,889,886

Total Federal Funds Positions 36 36 21

GRAND TOTAL 4,170,782 4,298,741 4,451,518

Total Budgeted Positions 57 57 40

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Office of the Adjutant General Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

1812 Administrative Services 323,448 101,580 5,400 25,320 455,748 1813 Maintenance 94,078 16,250 40,083 16,200 177,520 191,783 535,914 1822 VITEMA 345,655 112,817 6,057 65,441 40,000 569,970

Total General Fund 763,181 16,250 254,480 27,657 268,281 231,783 1,561,632

Total Other Local Funds

Federal Funds

1812 Administrative Services 160,313 28,887 189,200 1813 Maintenance 300,959 112,786 90,222 35,000 486,220 134,441 1,159,628 1814 Security 681,156 226,149 907,305 1822 Vitema 368,401 54,041 85,984 26,432 98,895 633,753

Total Federal Funds 1,350,516 166,827 402,355 61,432 745,428 163,328 2,889,886

GRAND TOTAL 2,113,697 183,077 656,835 89,089 1,013,709 395,111 4,451,518

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OFFICE OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Office of Veterans’ Affairs is to provide information and services regarding benefits and entitlements, in collaboration with the United States and the Government of the US Virgin Islands, to all veterans and their eligible family members.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Division of Veterans’ Affairs was created on March 10, 1955 by the enactment of Bill No. 21, Act No. 8, in First Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Division of Veterans’ Affairs was reorganized by Executive Order No. 295-1987 and Act No. 5265, the Government Reorganization and Consolidation Act of 1987. The division was renamed “The Office of Veterans’ Affairs” and placed under the Office of the Governor.

The Office of Veterans’ Affairs fulfills its mandate by providing the following services: compiling data concerning veterans, aiding in their educational pursuits, assisting with employment and re-employment, requesting and providing information on benefits that the veterans are entitled to receive, educating veterans about existing and new benefits and recommending legislation to the Governor for enactment by the Senate.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Conducted face-to-face interviews with seven hundred and ninety seven (797) persons who visited the office. x Conducted outreach activities by attending and presenting information at the Annual Agricultural and Food Fair on St. Croix and attended monthly American Legion meetings on all three islands. x Hosted and coordinated the Veterans Day Parade, Memorial Day Parade and Patriot’s Day activities, paying tribute to our Veterans and Soldiers. x Planned, coordinated and conducted two (2) Benefit Expos with the Veterans Benefits Administration specifically addressing veterans’ needs and concerns. x Death Benefits Reimbursement Payments totaling approximately $46,000 were authorized and disbursed. x Received and processed thirty eight (38) requests for military honors (funerals). x Received three estimates for surveying, subdivision and topographic mapping services of the property identified as the future site of the Veterans’ Cemetery on St. Croix. x Issued thirty nine (39) American interment flags, and one (1) US Virgin Islands flag. x Accepted and duly processed fifty-three (53) headstone/grave marker applications. x Initiated conversation with Chief Executive Officer of the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital (RLSH) and Director of the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in San Juan, Puerto Rico relative to the VAMC contracting with RLSH to provide more services to the extent possible to V.I. veterans. x Held discussions with management from the Veterans Health Administration in Puerto Rico concerning possible improvements in the delivery of services at the two community based outpatient clinics. x Participated in the re-dedication ceremony of the newly renovated and expanded VA community based outpatient clinic in Barren Spot, St. Croix. x Appointed a member to the VI Policy Academy on Chronic Homelessness. x Issued forty-three (43) Veterans Education Waivers totaling $37,080 to attend classes at the University of the Virgin Islands. x Processed thirty-one (31) Veterans Administration Educational applications under the federal education program. x Received and processed seventy-six (76) requests for Certificate of Eligibility from the Home Loan Guaranty Program. x Assisted sixty-four (64) veterans to obtain their discharge papers (DD214) from the National Military Personnel Record Center in St. Louis Missouri. x Assisted the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (Taxicab Division) by certifying twenty-four (24) veterans’ eligibility to participate in the annual Taxi Medallion Auction.

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ORG 1909 VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center compiles data concerning veterans; informs veterans of available benefits regarding employment, health, education and burial, and assists with the processing and filing of related claims. The Office of Veterans’ Affairs also interacts and coordinates with local and federal agencies regarding matters of interest to veterans.

FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Collaborate with the Department of Housing, Parks and Recreation and the Public Finance Authority to increase the number of veterans registering for all new government housing projects by 5%. Performance Indicator: Percentage of new veterans registered for government housing projects awarded to eligible veterans. 2% 5%

Strategic Objective: Ensure that 80% of all applications for grave markers are processed within 30 days. Performance Indicator: Percentage of graves marked within federal time-line. 60% 80%

Strategic Objective: Conduct six (6) public education workshops/campaigns to educate veterans and their dependents on local and federal benefits and entitlements. Performance Indicator: Number of workshops conducted, media announcements released, and informational flyers distributed. 2 6

Strategic Objective: Increase by 2% the number of registered veterans in the Territory. Performance Indicator: Percentage of new registrants. 2% 2%

Strategic Objective: Acquire two (2) additional positions to ensure that both offices are fully staffed. Performance Indicator: Number of new staffers hired. 0 2

Strategic Objective: Seek a 5% increase in funds to defray transportation cost for veterans traveling to the VA medical facilities in Puerto Rico. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in funds. 5% 5%

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Office of Veterans Affairs Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 146,814 170,945 173,752 Capital Outlays 3,219 400 2,199 Fringe Benefits 47,576 52,251 52,486 Supplies 5,250 2,500 3,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 21,494 22,834 21,900 Utilities 3,058 3,027 3,200

Total General Funds 227,411 251,957 256,537

Total General Fund Positions 6 5 5

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 227,411 251,957 256,537

Total Budgeted Positions 6 5 5

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Office of Veterans Affairs Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

1909 Veteran Affairs 173,752 2,199 52,486 3,000 21,900 3,200 256,537

Total General Fund 173,752 2,199 52,486 3,000 21,900 3,200 256,537

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

Grand Total 173,752 52,486 3,000 21,900 3,200 256,537

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OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor is to fulfill its regulatory responsibilities by monitoring the activities of banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions operating in the Territory; to process requests for articles of incorporation, insurance licenses, recording of deeds, and to assess real property taxes in a courteous, professional, efficient, and timely manner thereby increasing the collection of taxes and fees for the Government of the Virgin Islands.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Lieutenant Governor is the Secretary of State, the Chairman of the Banking Board and the Commissioner of Insurance and has direct responsibility over five (5) major divisions and three (3) subdivisions. The major divisions include Administration and Financial Management, Banking and Insurance, Real Property Tax, Recorder of Deeds and Corporation and Trademarks. The V.I. Passport Acceptance Facility, Notary and Virgin Islands State Health Insurance Assistance Program (VI SHIP)/Medicare are the subdivisions.

The Division of Administration and Financial Management under the direct supervision of the Lieutenant Governor provides administrative support and overseas the day-to-day administrative requirements of the other divisions. This division also regulates the Passport and Notary Services. The Passport subdivision is charged with the responsibility of accepting all applications for passports filed in the Territory for the United States Department of State (Passport Services). Additionally, all requests for Notary certifications are processed and recorded in the administrative office of the Lieutenant Governor.

The functions and duties of the Banking Board are prescribed by Title 9 of the Virgin Islands Code. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex-officio Chairman of the Board, which regulates and supervises domestic and foreign banking institutions and small loan companies operating in the Territory. The Board has the responsibility to promulgate and enforce laws, rules, and regulations, thus ensuring sound banking practices.

The functions and duties of the Insurance Division are set forth in Title 22, Virgin Islands Code. The Commissioner of Insurance has the authority to enforce the statutory provisions of this title, promulgate rules and regulations, conduct investigations when possible violations exist, hold hearings, and bring actions against violators in a court of law. The Commissioner also has the responsibility for licensing insurance companies, agents, and brokers, as well as examining records of companies and agents, and may revoke licenses for cause. The Commissioner is also responsible for reviewing products offered by companies and for administering qualifying examinations to agents and brokers.

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As a subdivision under the Division of Banking and Insurance, through a federal grant from the Health Care Financing Administration, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor operates a health insurance and counseling and assistance service on Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, Long Term Care and other health insurance benefits.

Title 33, Sections 2363 and 2402 of the Virgin Islands Code authorizes the Governor to appoint a Tax Assessor who shall be attached to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and performs his functions and duties under the supervision and control of the Lieutenant Governor. The Office of the Tax Assessor is charged with the responsibility and authority of assessing and taxing all real property in the Virgin Islands at a rate of 1.25 percent of 60 percent of actual value.

The Recorders of Deeds for the District of St. Thomas/St. John and the District of St. Croix perform functions as outlined in Title 33, Section 2362 and Title 28, Chapters 7 and 33 of the Virgin Islands Code, and Title 11a of the Uniform Commercial Code. The Recorder of Deeds acts as a custodian of all legal instruments relative to real and personal properties. Title 33, Section 124, Virgin Islands Code, sets guidelines for the sale of Internal Revenue Stamps by the Recorder of Deeds. All revenue collections carried out by the Recorder of Deeds in accordance with the law, are reported monthly.

Title 13, Title 11, Chapter 21, Title 11A, Title 14: Section 611, and Title 26 of the Virgin Islands Code govern the functions and administration of the Division of Corporation and Trademarks. The Division of Corporation and Trademarks is responsible for processing articles of incorporation, amendments for acquisitions and mergers, exempt companies, domestic, foreign and non-profit corporations and Limited Liability Partnerships, change of names and trademarks, limited partnerships, Uniform Commercial Code, as well as the computation of franchise taxes and the review and filing of annual reports, financial statements and maintaining of all records.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Reduced the processing time of the recording of deeds from five days to three. x Implemented and configured a wide area network connecting all office locations of the Lieutenant Governor. x Upgraded and re-installed the database for the Recorder of Deeds. x Issued 61,178 real property tax bills in FY 2004 with an expected yield of $60,093,693.00, this represents an increase of 3.3% over FY 2003. x Increased other revenue (cadastral maps) generated by the Tax Assessor’s Office to $173,786.00 a 39.6% increase over FY 2003. x Digitized 7,000 cadastral survey maps or 30% of total maps. x Completed the revaluation of 70% of commercial properties. x Increased revenue collection in the Recorder of Deeds office by 72%. x Trained all employees within the Tax Assessor’s Offices on the new computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) software. x Trained all managers within the Tax Assessor’s Office on the new (CAVU) software responsible for parcel management and billing. x Completed 100% of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) inputted on central database. x Hosted the annual VI SHIP Forum and mini-health fair for Medicare beneficiaries in St. Croix and the St. Thomas-Water Islands District. The annual forum’s theme was “Fostering Understanding of Medicare Issues” and the keynote address focused on educating attendees on the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. x Updated and printed English and Spanish VI SHIP Medicare & You brochures. x Increased revenue collection in the Passport Division by 12%. x Reinstated the insurance agent’s licensing exam with a revised and competitive exam, thereby replacing the former test which was obsolete. x Spurred the modification of property/casualty rates in the territory by requesting that insurers reduce their homeowners rates by 10%. x Expedited the processing of unclaimed property claims by establishing a special fund for such payments. x Settled the long-standing premium tax controversy with Medical Air Services Association, in the amount of $60,507. x Conducted educational community outreach programs on both St. Croix and St. Thomas, providing members of the pubic with information and brochures (in both Spanish and English) on insurance and banking issues. x Co-hosted along with Virgin Islands Insurance Association the 24th Annual Conference of the Insurance Association Division.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D:

x Hosted the 2nd Annual Lecture Series by Bruce Tompson, Manager of Lloyd’s of London North American Division. x Provided training opportunities for staff to participate in professional development seminars on e-regulation, statutory accounting and financial analysis. x Continued the collaborated relationship with federal regulations via the participation by the FDIC’s Regional Director and Assistant Director in meetings with members of the Banking Board. x Increased all licensing and operational fees of the Division by 33% in accordance with Act 6585. x The Division of Banking and Insurance has welcomed two new authorized companies as carriers in 2004, along with five new insurers registered as eligible surplus line carriers. x Hosted GIS conference on: Coastal Protection, Infrastructure Development and Height Modernization throughout the Caribbean. x Instituted daily and weekly reporting procedures for cashiers.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Complete the District Court mandated revaluation project. x Complete the automation of the Divisions under the Office of the Lt. Governor which will improve and enhance the dissemination of information. x Establish a professional unit within the Division of Banking and Insurance to regulate securities transactions in concert with the Financial Service Act of 2004. x Finalize the liquidation of Phoenix Fire Company and Corporation Insular de Seguros. x Continue to target unauthorized carriers that may be illegally doing business in the territory. x Complete the digitizing of the Cadastral maps. x Complete the internet accessible proprietary database systems for public access.

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ORG 2111 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center oversees the daily operations of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, which is comprised of four other divisions. It facilitates the procurement of goods and services, and centralizes the maintenance of all personnel, time and attendance activity and financial records. In addition, this division is also responsible for administering and regulating the passport and notary process.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: By the end of Fiscal Year, provide training in accounting and recordkeeping to four (4) employees in their respective areas. Performance Indicator: Number of employees trained. New 4

Strategic Objective: Computerize 100% of the Office of Business and Management automation program. Performance Indicator: Percentage of completion. New 100%

Strategic Objective: Improve management through automation by 100% of all divisions. Performance Indicator: Percentage of divisions automated. New 100%

ORG 2121 REAL PROPERTY TAX DIVISION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center assesses all real property in the U.S. Virgin Islands, updates tax maps to levels of acceptance for locating real property, maintains an updated tax assessment roll for all federally and locally owned property, and dispenses corresponding bills.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Complete the revaluation of 1,920 commercial properties as mandated by the District Court by the end of Fiscal Year 2005. Performance Indicator: Number of commercial properties revaluated. New 1,920

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ORG 2131 RECORDER OF DEEDS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the recording and filing of deeds, mortgages, contracts, liens (including federal and local), releases of mortgages, and all other legal instruments relating to the transfer of title and encumbrances on all real and personal property. It is also responsible for the sale of all revenue stamps.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of recorded documents and revenue stamps available to the public by 7%. Performance Indicator: Number of documents processed. New 7%

Strategic Objective: Decrease processing time for the recording of deeds from 5 days to 3 days. Performance Indicator: Percentage of deeds recorded in 3 days. New 100%

ORG 2141 BANKING AND INSURANCE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Banking and Insurance serves as the administrative agency for the regulation of all banking and insurance activities in the Territory.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To ensure and monitor the solvency of insurance companies doing business in the Territory by conducting four (4) examinations of domestic insurers and 30 quarterly and annual reviews or financial analyses of major and alien carriers by September 30, 2005. Performance Indicator: Number of examinations conducted quarterly and annually. 40 40 Performance Indicator: Number of quarterly reviews conducted. 40 40

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To conduct eight (8) examinations of agencies, adjusters and other insurance-related businesses to ensure compliance with V.I. Laws. Performance Indicator: Number of examinations conducted. 8 8

ORG 2151 CORPORATIONS AND TRADEMARKS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for processing articles of incorporation, amendments for acquisitions and mergers, V.I. foreign sales corporations, exempt companies, domestic, foreign and non-profit corporations and Limited Liability Partnerships, change of names, registration of trade names and trademarks, limited partnerships, Uniform Commercial Code, as well as the computation of franchise taxes and the review and filing of annual reports and financial statements.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Data conversation for the corporate and trademarks function will be completed by September 30, 2006. Performance Indicator: Percentage of data records converted. New 100%

Strategic Objective: The division will provide cross-training for staff. Performance Indicator: Percentage of employees crossed-trained. New 80%

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Office of the Lieutenant Governor Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 2,730,986 3,174,793 3,901,956 Capital Outlays 58,638 56,340 505,000 Fringe Benefits 797,494 653,032 1,158,817 Supplies 115,545 70,000 205,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 873,360 1,181,434 1,149,560 Utilities 94,564 142,320 185,000

Total General Funds 4,670,587 5,277,919 7,105,333

Total General Fund Positions 106 106 124

Total Other Funds

Total Other Fund Positions

Federal Funds

Personal Services Capital Outlays 2,500 3,100 3,100 Fringe Benefits Supplies 6,500 1,500 1,500 Other Svs. & Chgs. 21,998 31,791 31,791 Utilities

Total Federal Funds 30,998 36,391 36,391

Total Federal Fund Positions 1

GRAND TOTAL 4,701,585 5,314,310 7,141,724

Total Budgeted Positions 107 106 124

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Office of the Lieutenant Governor Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

2111 Administration 1,243,325 20,000 365,965 40,000 215,000 60,000 1,944,290 2121 Real Prop. Tax Div. 1,650,490 20,000 501,533 20,000 285,000 55,000 2,532,023 2131 Recorder of Deeds 263,919 15,000 82,449 25,000 55,000 441,368 2141 Banks & Insurance 2142 Securities 220,884 300,000 48,926 80,000 225,000 35,000 909,810 2143 Financial Services 108,004 150,000 23,923 40,000 275,000 35,000 631,927 2151 Corps. & Trademarks 415,334 136,021 94,560 645,915

Total General Fund 3,901,956 505,000 1,158,817 205,000 1,149,560 185,000 7,105,333

Total Other Local Funds

Federal Funds

2141 V.I. State Health Insur Prg 3,100 1,500 31,791 36,391

Total Federal Funds 3,100 1,500 31,791 36,391

GRAND TOTAL 3,901,956 508,100 1,158,817 206,500 1,181,351 185,000 7,141,724

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Department of Justice is three-fold: First, to serve as the Chief Law Enforcement Office in the Territory; prosecuting all offenses committed against the Virgin Islands Code, and representing the Government in all civil cases brought on behalf of or against the Government. Secondly, to provide efficient and effective financial child support services to children and custodial parents in the Territory, and to provide access and visitation services to children and their non-custodial parents. Finally, to efficiently and effectively manage the Bureau of Corrections Division in order to ensure the safety of the local community, the corrections staff, and the inmate population of the Territory’s prison and jails by adhering to standards of inmate confinement mandated by the U.S. Constitution and the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Department of Justice was created as an Executive Department of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands by Act No. 5265 and encompasses the former Department of Law, the Bureau of Corrections, the Civil Rights Commission, the Board of Land Use Appeals, the Division of Gaming Enforcement, and the Sex’s Offender Registry Board.

The department serves as the chief law enforcement office (CLEO) in the Territory. The Attorney General serves as the prosecutor of all offenses committed against the Virgin Islands Code of Laws. The department is also the government’s chief lawyer, handling all litigation to which the Executive Branch, its departments, agencies and employees are parties; provides legal advice to all executive departments, agencies, boards and commissions; reviews all legal documents to which the government is a signatory, and reviews all legislation presented to the Governor for his consideration. To accomplish its mission, the department is divided into several divisions.

The Paternity and Child Support Division (PCSD) is responsible for the establishment, collection and disbursement of child support payments, thereby providing social and financial assistance to the families served. The PCSD also promotes and conducts enhanced relationships between children and their non–custodial parents through its Access and Visitation program.

The Bureau of Corrections (BOC), the largest division within the Department of Justice, manages the Territory’s prisons and jails, and ensures the protection of the public, correctional staff, and offender population in the most cost-effective manner. The BOC complies with conditions of offender confinement as mandated by the Constitution, the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Judiciary.

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The United States Virgin Islands Board of Land Use Appeals, as provided by Title 12, Section 914, Virgin Islands Code, consists of nine members, hears appeals of any person or entity aggrieved by an action of the Coastal Zone Management Commission, its Committee, or the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources. The department provides administrative and legal support for this important agency.

The Parole Board hears and determines requests from Virgin Islands inmates for early release from prison, and the Sex Offender Registry Board provides rules and registers people convicted of sex offenses.

The Division of Gaming Enforcement monitors the regulated gambling activities in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and lends its support to the activities of the Casino Control Commission.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x The department successfully defended the Government in various civil actions against claims aggregating over $10 million. x The department maintained a successful prosecution rate of 80% for all guilty verdicts and guilty pleas. x The Solicitor General Division addressed some 560 matters, involving appeals, government contracts, request for opinions, and letters of advice. x The department secured the funding for the renovation of the Toro Building on St. Croix. x The Paternity and Child Support Division received a national award and recognition for completion of its National Certification in a timely manner

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Complete the renovation of the Annas Hope forensic facility. The Virgin Islands has been under a federal judicial mandate since 1997 to locate a suitable facility for its inmates found not guilty by reason of insanity and/or incompetent to stand trial. Once the facility is completed and staffed, the Virgin Islands will successfully terminate another judicially imposed federal mandate. x Return most all Virgin Islands inmates in off-island institutions to the Virgin Islands. x Meet and sustain all federal performance standards for Paternity and Child Support and improve the delivery of customer services in this Division. x Complete reconstruction of Toro Building to house the St. Croix Attorney General’s office staff, the entire Paternity and child Support Division, and the executive offices of the Bureau of Corrections. x Continue renovation of Golden Grove facility to provide a youthful offender wing and improve the women’s wing. x Increase investigation and prosecution of fraud by government employees, including bad checks written to the government.

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ORG 2412 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center oversees the prosecution of all criminal cases in the Territory, represents the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands in all civil litigation, manages both the Division of Paternity and Child Support and the Bureau of Corrections, and provides advice and opinions to all Commissioners, agencies and instrumentalities.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the current cost of operating the prison system by 15%. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of the medical and food expenses. -- 15%

Strategic Objective: Reduction of the inmate population through parole and community-based supervision. Performance Indicator: Number of inmates released through parole and community-based supervision. 10 20

Strategic Objective: Establish a method for evaluating each criminal Prosecutor through specific training sessions. Performance Indicator: Number of training sessions completed. 2 4

ORG 2413 DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Deputy Attorney General is the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for the daily supervision of all divisions within the Department of Justice, except the Office of the Attorney General. The Deputy Attorney General implements the policies of the Attorney General and assists in the formulation of those policies.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of cases that the Government dismisses without trial. Performance Indicator: Number of cases dismissed without trial. 10 8

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Strategic Objective: Increase collections on the $1.5 million owed the government as a result of bad checks issued. Performance Indicator: Percentage of revenues collected. 15% 20%

ORG 2414 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for investigations of civil and criminal matter in the areas of Tort Claims, Civil Litigation, Anti-Trust, Civil Rights, Pre-Employment Background Investigation, misconduct by government employees, Internal Affairs for the Bureau of Corrections, White Collar Crime, Fugitive Investigations, Extradition of Fugitives, Prisoner Transport, Witness Protection, Undercover Operations, Electronic Surveillance, Crime Scene Analysis and Documentation, and to assist the Assistant Attorney General in the presentation of criminal and civil matter before the court.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To increase the staffing of Cold Case Squad. Performance Indicator Number of additional staff acquired. 2 3

Strategic Objective: Certification training in Law Enforcement. Performance Indicator: Hours of training completed. 9 12

Strategic Objective: Reduce the backlog of some 210 cases. Performance Indicator: Number of cases closed. 50 60 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of investigations conducted. Performance Indicator: Number of investigations conducted. 10 12

Strategic Objective: Meet the Virgin Islands Code requirements for agents’ qualifications for Peace Officer Status. Performance Indicator: Number of agents qualified. 5 8

Strategic Objective: Complete Chapter of the Operating Procedures Manual (OPM) on “Use of Force” policy. Performance Indicator: Complete policy. -- Yes

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ORG 2421 BUDGET ACCOUNTING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center manages the personnel, payroll, accounting functions, procurement services and provides over-all administrative support to the various divisions, boards and commissions of the department.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase automation of administrative functions. Performance Indicator: Number of functions automated. 5 8

Strategic Objective: Improve the request process for information from the Boards, Commission and Divisions. Performance Indicator: Turnaround time for responding to requests. 14 days 5 days

Strategic Objective: Establish a document storage and retrieval system (DSRS). Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of DSRS. 25% 50%

ORG 2422 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND PLANNING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the administration of personnel including: setting standards, policies, recruiting, training, planning, developing and implementing correctional programs for the medical, psychiatric, educational, vocational, recreation and and social needs of inmates.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement an in-service training program for uniformed and civilian staff to meet American Correctional Association standards. Performance Indicator: Number of in-service training programs completed. 2 4 Performance Indicator: Number of employees trained. 10 50

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement an academic program to test all inmates to determine their educational skills level. Performance Indicator: Percentage of incoming inmates tested. 100% 95%

Strategic Objective: Provide social skills programs for all inmates. Performance Indicator: Additional programs established. 2 1

ORG 2423 CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the administration of the United States Virgin Islands Civil Rights Law, as per Title 10, Section 61, Virgin Islands Code. It is responsible for the investigation of all complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, religion, or political affiliation. Responsibility has been expanded to monitor, record, classify and analyze hate crimes.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of outstanding Cases through monthly case hearings by the Commission. Performance Indicator: Number of case hearings held. 10 15 Performance Indicator: Number of cases closed administratively. 5 10

ORG 2431 MEDICAL EXAMINER

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of the Medical Examiner conducts autopsies on deceased bodies whenever death occurs outside a medical or healthcare facility or in cases where the death occurred under violent and/or suspicious circumstances.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Upgrade the library of the Medical Examiner. Performance Indicator: Number of library books acquired. 10 20

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ORG 2432 CRIME LAB

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Crime Lab assists in the prosecution of cases by providing accurate and timely analysis of evidence. The laboratory offers direct support to law enforcement operations in the area of identification and analysis of controlled dangerous substance. Additionally, laboratory personnel testify in courts, give deposition and prepared brief for analysis.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Coordinate with other laboratories to learn the best practices in advanced forensic drug chemistry identification and analytical techniques to increase processing time, reduce the cost per requested analysis, and increase the production per analysis. Performance Indicator: Number of training hours of training and continued education courses completed. 12 18

ORG 2441 GENERAL LITIGATION SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Division prosecutes all criminal cases for the government, and reviews all criminal issues as they arise.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Train crime prosecutors in legal Techniques as provided by the National College of District Attorney. Performance Indicator: Number of training hours. 50 60 Performance Indicator: Number of prosecutors trained. 4 7

Strategic Objective: Petition the court to amend the law to reduce the number of exemptions from jury service. Performance Indicator: Number of exemptions removed. 2 3

Strategic Objective: Provide training seminars for support staff on various criminal issues, including domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, and unlicensed firearms. Performance Indicator: Number of seminars conducted. 3 5

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ORG 2442 WHITE COLLAR CRIME

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the investigation of white collar crimes including embezzlement, consumer fraud, insurance fraud and all other types of fraud, money laundering, bribery, misappropriation of public funds, price fixing, cybercrime, worthless checks and other complex litigation.

FY 05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Increase the success rate of prosecution of white-collar crimes cases. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase of cases prosecuted. 75% 100%

Strategic Objective: Conduct training on general white-collar crime prosecution and cyber-crime to two employees. Performance Indicator: Hours of specialized training. -- 80 Performance Indicator: Number of employees trained. -- 2

ORG 2443 PATERNITY & CHILD SUPPORT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Paternity and Child Support Division is responsible for the establishment of paternity and child support service, and the enforcement, collection and disbursement of child support obligations territorially and interstate.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Meet federal Performance Indicators. and increasing federal incentive awards through timely submission of annual IV-D Self Assessment Report. Performance Indicator: Submission of annual Report on time. -- Yes

Strategic Objective: Improve debt collection through asset seizure (to include use of the financial Institute Data Matching system). Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in collections. 10% 25%

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement Prison Outreach program with specific reference to Order Modification, Visitation and Arrears Management. Performance Indicator: Program implemented. -- Yes

Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of undistributed collections. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in undistributed collections. 10% 25%

ORG 2451 SOLICITOR GENERAL

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides legal representation for the government in all criminal and civil appeals, administrative matters and writs of review; prepares, revises, or reviews all documents in which the government has an interest, including contracts, leases, permits, and rules and regulations; provides formal and informal opinions and advice on official Attorney General’s Opinions; enforces ethics and conflicts of interest laws and provides administrative services to the Board of Land Use Appeals; provides legal counsel for all executive branch boards and commissions, the Parole Board, and the Civil Rights Commission; and revises and establishes contract procedures for all government contracts, including construction contracts.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Draft amendments to the procurement laws of the Virgin Islands, for submission to the Legislature, for the Department of Property and Procurement. Performance Indicator: Revised procurement laws submitted. -- Yes

Strategic Objective: Offer training seminars on contract administration and procedures for government employees. Performance Indicator: Number of seminars offered. -- 4

ORG 2461 BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Bureau of Corrections protects the public from criminal offenders through a system of incarceration and supervision, which securely segregates offenders from society, assures offenders their constitutional rights, and maintains programs to enhance the success of re-entry into society.

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FY 05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Conduct annual staffing analyses of all security and administrative posts to ensure compliance with Consent Decree and U.S. Department of Justice’s staffing requirements. Performance Indicator: Number of analyses conducted. 5 6

Strategic Objective: Reduce findings to attain compliance with conditions of the American Civil Liberties Union/Consent Decree between the Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Performance Indicator: Number of findings addressed. 15 5

ORG 2471 GAMING ENFORCEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center was created pursuant to the requirement of Act No. 6069, the Virgin Islands Casino and Resort Control Act of 1995, and is charge with enforcing the gaming laws of the United States Virgin Islands in conjunction with the Casino Commission. In addition to enforcing the activities of land-based casinos, the Division is also responsible for the regulation of Internet gaming. Recently, the additional responsibility of working with the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission was mandated, to ensure that the regulation of gaming in the Territory is done holistically.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the time needed to complete the application for employee licensing. Performance Indicator: Number of days to complete application. 60 30

Strategic Objective: Draft comprehensive rules and regulations for the operations of Video Lottery Terminal. Performance Indicator: Issuance of rules and regulations. -- Yes

Strategic Objective: Reduce response time to casino patrons’ complaints. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in response time. 10% 25%

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Department of Justice Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 16,067,692 16,940,715 19,516,220 Capital Outlays 1,905 167,529 Fringe Benefits 4,293,481 5,228,654 5,903,992 Supplies 207,999 400,000 461,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 3,156,049 2,575,034 2,786,262 Utilities 1,356,701 1,129,000 1,231,141

Total General Fund 25,083,827 26,273,403 30,066,144

Total General Fund Positions 457 487 561

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Federal Funds

Personal Services 1,521,905 983,000 1,566,712 Capital Outlays 125,000 85,108 Fringe Benefits 88,000 59,270 426,685 Supplies 163,319 54,500 61,770 Other Svs. & Chgs. 45,000 45,000 1,620,426 Utilities 12,629 12,629 22,500

Total Federal Funds 1,955,853 1,239,507 3,698,093

Total Federal Funds Positions 26 20 19

GRAND TOTAL 27,039,680 27,512,910 33,764,237

Total Budgeted Positions 483 507 580

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Department of Justice Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

2412 Attorney General’s Office 418,000 103,458 97,000 618,458 2413 Deputy Attorney General 424,000 116,240 540,240 2414 Inspectional Services 309,825 102,839 8,000 420,664 2421 Budget & Accounting 332,647 124,999 100,000 915,000 192,500 1,665,146 2422 Personnel Training & Plng. 150,552 50,453 201,005 2423 Civil Rights Commission 124,000 39,570 6,500 7,000 177,070 2431 Medical Examiner 195,759 60,467 9,500 7,000 272,726 2432 Crime Lab 42,000 13,579 4,000 59,579 2441 Legal Services 3,430,562 950,680 18,000 4,399,242 2442 White Collar Crime 253,000 76,060 329,060 2443 Paternity & Child Support 794,658 250,318 10,000 14,000 1,068,976 2451 Solicitor General’s Office 857,209 242,391 7,465 1,107,065 2461 Institutional 10,774,328 3,357,769 215,000 1,585,047 952,641 16,884,785 2463 Forensic Unit 1,204,680 167,529 357,149 103,000 135,750 86,000 2,054,108 2471 Gaming Enforcement 205,000 58,020 5,000 268,020

Total General Fund 19,516,220 167,529 5,903,992 461,000 2,786,262 1,231,141 30,066,144

Total Other Local Funds

Federal Funds

2443 Paternity & Child Support 1,566,712 426,685 61,770 1,620,426 22,500 3,698,093

Total Federal Funds 1,566,712 426,685 61,770 1,620,426 22,500 3,698,093

GRAND TOTAL 21,082,932 167,529 6,330,677 522,770 4,406,688 1,253,641 33,764,237

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DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs is to ensure that all businesses and individuals comply with the licensing laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands through education, regulation and enforcement; also to educate, protect and represent consumers, and to ensure the delivery of courteous and dependable taxi services in a cost effective manner.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) was created for the purpose of protecting, representing, guiding, advising and educating the public on issues affecting consumers. The department is charged with enforcing all laws relating to unfair business practices, sales advertising, franchised businesses, weights and measures, and price controls. The department has further responsibility for the control of the granting, transferring, revoking, suspending and canceling of all licenses and permits, except in cases in which such powers are conferred on other agencies or persons by law.

The Office of the Commissioner is responsible for the overall planning, policy formulation and the general administration and supervision of the department. The Commissioner or designee also acts as hearing examiner during administrative hearings, and may levy fines in accordance with the law for violation of consumer protection statutes. In addition to the Office of the Commissioner, four additional divisions and two activity centers are charged with specific responsibilities for executing the functions of the department.

The Division of Consumer Protection Services has responsibility for the development and implementation of community-wide activities that inform the public of their rights as consumers. It investigates and resolves consumer grievances. Additionally, this division has the responsibility for the establishment of measurement standards and enforces laws pertaining to weights and measures, price regulations, quality of merchandise and advertising practices.

The Division of Licensing is responsible for the issuance of business licenses, the collection of license fees, franchise and corporate registrations, and enforcement of other licensing laws relating to such businesses.

The Taxicab Division is responsible for overseeing the operation of vehicles for hire through education, regulating and enforcing of the rules and laws governing the taxi industry.

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The Division of Administration and Business Management is responsible for budget preparation, accounting, and all other fiscal and personnel matters of the department, and the General Counsel activity center, provides legal support services to the department and drafts legislation and amendments accordingly.

The Boards and Commissions activity center, is responsible for providing administrative clerical, legal and budgetary assistance to nine professional boards and commissions, namely: The Board of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; Plumbing Board; Electrician Board; Barbers, Beauticians and Manicurist Board; Real Estate Commission; Social Work Licensure Board; The Real Estate Appraisers Board; Virgin Islands Board of Public Accountancy; and the Construction Contractors Board.

163 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x The most important accomplishment for the consumers in the Territory was the completion of the much anticipated Fuel Industry Study initiated by a bi-partisan effort that included both the Office of the Governor and the Legislature. This document serves the interest of all consumers and those in the business sector that rely on fuel for their daily operation. The conclusions of the Study recommended price regulation, increased competition and consumer education to reduce fuel costs in the Territory. x The final phase of the One Stop On-Line Licensing project was completed. As of December 30, 2004 the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) is fully capable of providing licenses on-line over the Department’s website. This will allow businesses to apply or renew their licenses from their office or home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. x DLCA received funding for the Taxi Dispatching System to be implemented on the island of St. John. This will be a prototype for future dispatching systems at all our ports and airports. Visitors to the airports and seaports have suffered confusion and bad experiences under the current methods of dispatching. This new approach will work to eliminate these problems.

164 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Ensure connectivity with various government agencies to streamline on-line licensing process. x Ensure that all businesses are duly licensed in the U.S. Virgin Islands and comply with Virgin Islands laws. x Develop a comprehensive training program for all employees.

165 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

ORG 2611 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Boards and Commissions provides administrative, budgetary, clerical and legal assistance to nine professional boards under the jurisdiction of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase public and professional awareness of the Office of Boards and Commissions’ mission, activities and services, through participation in various public media. Performance Indicator: Number of career fairs, 4 6 educational forums and professional conferences attended.

Strategic Objective: Disseminate information through the creation of a newsletter and postings on office bulletin boards to inform licensees, exam candidates, consumers and government agencies about board actions, policy changes, industry trends, license delinquency and newly licensed persons. Performance Indicator: Number of a semi-annual newsletters 2 2 produced for the Office of Boards and Commissions.

Strategic Objective: Conduct one (1) inspection per month of businesses to ensure that individuals are operating with valid licenses and in compliance with board rules and regulations. Performance Indicator: Number of inspections conducted per year. 12 12

Strategic Objectives: Increase the number of citations issued each month. Performance Indicator: Number of citations issued during the year. 18 24

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ORG 2611 TAXICAB DIVISION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Taxicab Division oversees the operations of vehicles for hire, through education, regulation and vigorous enforcement of laws, rules and regulations governing the taxicab industry.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Conduct quarterly reconciliation of the “Taxicab Division License Fund” with the DOF. Performance Indicator: Number of quarterly reconciliations completed. 4 4

Strategic Objective: Train employees to provide better customer service to taxicab clients. Performance Indicator: Number of employees trained. 4 4

Strategic Objective: Perform foot patrols in areas with heavy taxi activity to visibly demonstrate total enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the taxi industry. Performance Indicator: Number of additional Taxi 3 3 Inspectors hired to ensure compliance. Performance Indicator: Number of inspections performed 20 25 to ensure compliance.

Strategic Objective: Increase revenues by 10% by issuing citations to reduce illegal activities. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in revenues. 10% 10% Performance Indicator: Percentage of citations issued. 10% 10%

Strategic Objective: Educate the public and taxi operators through the publication of a semi-annual newsletter. Performance Indicator: Number of newsletters published. 2 2

ORG 2612 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center conducts overall planning and implementation of duties relating to consumer protection and awareness, in order to provide a safe haven for the citizens of the United States Virgin Islands.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop educational programs to provide consumers with knowledge of the marketplace for purchasing consumer goods and services. Performance Indicator: 10% reduction in amount of 5% 5% monthly consumer complaints.

Strategic Objective: Set performance standards for meeting the One Stop Licensing goal of issuing licenses in seven days from time of application. Performance Indicator: Percentage of licenses issued within seven day. 80% 85%

ORG 2613 LEGAL UNIT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Legal Unit is responsible for providing legal support by advising and representing the department and consumers on legal issues. Also, the Legal Division has the responsibility of drafting statutory amendments; developing, promulgating and implementing licensing rules and regulations; investigating, prosecuting and referring violations to the appropriate agencies; conducting in-house training and developing and monitoring payment plans.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of days within which an actual hearing would be conducted, starting from the issuance of a citation to the actual hearing. Performance Indicator: Number of turnaround days. 90 days 70 days

Strategic Objective: Conduct at least 24 administrative hearings for violations of consumer protection laws during the year. Performance Indicator: Number of hearings conducted. 18 28

Strategic Objective: Conduct administrative hearings for taxicab violations. Performance Indicator: Number of hearings conducted. 16 20

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ORG 2621 LICENSING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Licensing is responsible for the issuance of business licenses in the Virgin Islands, the collection of license fees, the education of the public, and the enforcement of all laws relating to such businesses, except where such powers are conferred by another agency or person by law.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase productivity by 10% by conducting two in-house training sessions in which 20 employees are cross-trained. Performance Indicator: 10% Increase in productivity. 10% 10% Performance Indicator: Number of training sessions 2 2 conducted. Performance Indicator: Number of employees trained. 20 20

Strategic Objective: Increase by 20% the number of public service announcements and publications to alert businesses of license expiration deadlines. Performance Indicator: Number of public notices sent 12 15 to licensees with expired licenses.

Strategic Objective: Increase the collection of fees and penalties by 2% through aggressive enforcement efforts and education. Performance Indicator: Percentage fees and penalties. 7% 9%

ORG 2651 ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Business Administration is responsible for all budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement and personnel operations of the department. The Office of Administration monitors and manages the General Fund and various revolving and special appropriated funds.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Train one employee within the Business Office on the Financial Management System (FMS) and train two employees on the various software programs for greater efficiency and enhanced productivity. Performance Indicator: Number of employees trained on FMS. 1 1 Performance Indicator: Number of employees trained on software. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Coordinate and work with the Department of Finance to implement and process vendor payments, pending availability of funds, within ten days of receipt of documents. Performance Indicator: Number of days utilized in-house 3 3 to submit documents to the Department of Finance.

Strategic Objective: Enforce and monitor the inventory control system to ensure accuracy and accountability for all equipment within the Department. Performance Indicator: Complete 100% equipment inventory. 100% 100%

ORG 2661 CONSUMER PROTECTION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the development and implementation of community wide activities to inform the public, address consumer complaints and monitor businesses for compliance with consumer protection laws.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase public awareness through radio talk shows and television Consumer Corner Program every week. Performance Indicator: Number of public awareness media 20 20 programs.

Strategic Objectives: Increase compliance with consumer laws by 30% through the random inspection of retailers. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in compliance. 30% 30% Performance Indicator: Number of inspections conducted. 100 100

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide 20 hours of training and continuing education courses for Consumer Protection Services (CPS) staff on consumer services. Performance Indicator: Number of training hours provided 20 20 to Consumer Protection staff.

Strategic Objective: Increase collections by 7%, by closely monitoring compliance, increasing outstanding citations, issuing delinquency follow up letters, and collecting penalties and fines. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in collections. 7% 7%

ORG 2662 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the establishment of measurement standards and for ensuring that all commercial weighing and measuring devices used in the Territory are accurate. It also enforces all laws and regulations pertaining to weights and measures such as food freshness, net contents of packaged goods, advertising practices and unit pricing.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of package checking and device inspections conducted through routine and random inspections. Performance Indicator: Number of inspections performed 10 10 to bring about compliance.

Strategic Objective: Compile and publish four gasoline price surveys to inform consumers of the least expensive gas stations. Performance Indicator: Number of surveys published. 4 4

Strategic Objective: Increase revenues by 8% through the issuance of citations by 8%. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in citations issued. 8% 8%

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Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

2611 Boards & Commissions 130,000 39,492 169,492 2612 Office of the Commissioner 358,758 108,246 467,004 2613 General Counsel 150,000 45,372 195,372 2621 Licensing 559,832 192,837 752,669 2651 Admin. Bus. Management 123,858 38,007 18,000 204,928 53,201 437,994 2661 Consumer Services 178,565 63,846 242,411 2662 Weights & Measures 139,165 51,070 190,235

Total General Fund 1,640,178 538,870 18,000 204,928 53,201 2,455,177

Other Local Funds

Public Services Commission

2611 Boards & Commissions 435,450 34,500 125,154 13,850 362,966 28,080 1,000,000

Total Public Svs. Comm. 435,450 34,500 125,154 13,850 362,966 28,080 1,000,000

Taxi Cab Commission

2611 Boards & Commissions 273,692 91,936 15,500 24,500 5,000 410,628

Total Taxi Cab Comm. 273,692 91,936 15,500 24,500 5,000 410,628

Total Other Local Funds 709,142 34,500 217,090 29,350 387,466 33,080 1,410,628

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 2,349,320 34,500 755,960 47,350 592,394 86,281 3,865,805

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BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE

MISSION STATEMENT:

To enhance voluntary compliance and ensure quality service through taxpayer education and consistent application of the laws and to provide budgetary resources for improving the quality of life for United States Virgin Islands residents.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (the “Bureau”) was created in August of 1980 by Act No. 4473, and was later amended by Act No. 4479 in September of 1980 and Act No. 6086 on November 9, 1995. The Bureau is a separate independent agency of the Government of the U. S. Virgin Islands and is included for budgetary purposes only under the Office of the Governor.

The Bureau has as its primary responsibilities the administration and enforcement of the tax laws relative to corporate and individual income, gross receipts, trade and excise, production, highway users, hotel occupancy, fuel and other miscellaneous taxes; and the assessment and collection of taxes due to the Government of the U. S. Virgin Islands. Also, the Bureau prepares and promulgates policies, procedures, rules and regulations to promote and ensure the orderly administration of the internal revenue tax laws of the Territory.

The Bureau maintains its principal office on St. Thomas, a fully staffed branch office in the St. Croix District and a satellite office on St. John.

The Bureau is under the supervision of a Director, with a Deputy Director located in each district. A department head or chief has oversight responsibility for each of the five main branches of the Bureau: Processing and Accounts, Computer Operations, Audit Enforcement, Delinquent Accounts and Returns (Collections), and Criminal Investigation Division.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Increased training of the Bureau’s Audit and Collections staff through participation in the Internal Revenue Service training program. x Trained the Computer Operations’ staff through the use of International Business Machines training classes. x Collected and deposited a total of $534.2 million dollars into the Virgin Islands Treasury. x Recovered $9,594,006.17 dollars from the United States Internal Revenue Service, which represents payments due to the Government of the U. S. Virgin Islands. x Refunded 21,594 of the 2003 Income Tax refunds totaling $40,395,616.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Reduce the interest cost to the Government of the U. S. Virgin Islands through the issuance of income tax refunds within the 45 days from the date of filing. x Enhance the Criminal Investigations Division of the Bureau. x Research the possibility of relocating the St. Thomas office to accommodate additional staff, increase the efficiency of taxpayer services rendered, and enhance revenue collections by offering options such as drive through windows for tax collection and extended office hours in a secured environment. x Implement taxpayer education programs to further increase voluntary compliance and enforcement of the tax laws.

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ORG 2711 DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Director’s Office is responsible for the overall operation of the Bureau in the administration and enforcement of the Internal Revenue tax laws of the U. S. Virgin Islands. Policy decisions, rulings and interpretations of the internal revenue tax laws are made in this office. The Office of Chief Counsel, Criminal Investigation Division, Reviewer/Conferee and the Federal Disclosure Unit are included in the Director’s Office.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the interest cost to the government on income tax refunds. Performance Indicator: Number of timely filed income tax returns with an overpayment that are processed by 25,000 31,000 May 31st.

Strategic Objective: Establish a home base for the Excise Tax Office at the container port on the island of St. Croix. Performance Indicator: Number of additional 2 4 workstations provided at the container port.

ORG 2712 AUDIT ENFORCEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT: The Audit Enforcement Branch is responsible for ensuring the highest degree of voluntary compliance with the internal revenue tax laws through field and office audit examinations. Income tax return preparation assistance and review of Economic Development Commission (EDC) beneficiary information are also functions of this branch.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide Internal Revenue Service training for the Revenue Agent Trainees and complete training for Revenue Agents. Performance Indicator: Number of Revenue Agent Trainees sent to training. 3 3 Performance Indicator: Number of Revenue Agents completing the training course. 3 3

Strategic Objective: Increase the staff of the Audit Branch by 50%. Performance Indicator: Number of new staff members hired. 3 6

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ORG 2713 PROCESSING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Processing & Accounts Branch is responsible for the processing of all tax returns; collecting and depositing all tax revenues; maintaining accurate taxpayer information; generating assessments and issuing notices of taxes due; providing tax collection services at the ports of entry; and providing taxpayer assistance.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the amount of income tax returns assessed by September 30th. Performance Indicator: Number of income tax returns 31,856 39,820 assessed by September 30th.

Strategic Objective: Increase by 50% the staff to increase the efficiency of the processing branch. Performance Indicator: Number of persons hired on 8 12 staff.

ORG 2714 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Delinquent Accounts and Returns (DAR) Branch is primarily responsible for the collection of all delinquent taxes and tax returns utilizing various collection tools. This branch facilitates voluntary compliance by assisting taxpayers in satisfying their delinquent obligations.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase assistance to the St. John taxpayers on a monthly basis. Performance Indicator: Number of persons deployed to -- 1 St. John each month.

Strategic Objective: Implement automated processing of business license application to process all approvals within 14 days. Performance Indicator: Number of tax clearance letters 75% 100% processed within 14 days.

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ORG 2716 COMPUTER OPERATIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Computer Operations Branch was established to implement and support an automated tax administration system, including the creation of an Individual and Business Master Tax File. This system provides data processing support services, and generates tax bills; process tax refunds and maintains the historical database.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase by 50% user access to the historical data on the AS400. Performance Indicator: Amount of historical data 50% 75% accessible by users.

Strategic Objective: Upgrade all file servers, workstations and internal help desk services. Performance Indicator: Number of staff trained on server configuration, installation and setup of workstations 2 5 and help desk functions.

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Bureau of Internal Revenue Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 4,847,160 5,584,780 5,701,372 Capital Outlays 74,164 150,000 Fringe Benefits 1,442,078 1,798,542 1,839,032 Supplies 180,924 200,000 208,093 Other Svs. & Chgs. 1,363,636 1,707,992 2,093,345 Utilities 113,693 150,000 135,000

Total General Funds 8,021,655 9,441,314 10,126,842

Total General Fund Positions 167 177 180

Total Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Personal Services Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. Utilities

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 8,021,655 9,441,314 10,126,842

Total Budgeted Positions 167 177 180

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Bureau of Internal Revenue Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

2711 Director’s Office 1,155,830 150,000 349,144 208,093 2,093,345 135,000 4,091,412 2712 Audit Enforcement 824,670 259,597 1,084,267 2713 Processing Branch 2,362,062 782,337 3,144,399 2714 Delinquent Accounts 954,750 322,012 1,276,762 2716 Computer Operations 404,060 125,942 530,002

Total General Fund 5,701,372 150,000 1,839,032 208,093 2,093,345 135,000 10,126,842

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 5,701,372 150,000 1,839,032 208,093 2,093,345 135,000 10,126,842

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OFFICE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INSPECTOR GENERAL

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General is to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, and to further the prevention of fraud, waste and abuse in the administration of the programs and operations of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General, formerly the Virgin Islands Bureau of Audit and Control, was created on December 14, 1999, with the passage of Act 6333. As a separate, independent agency of the Government of the Virgin Islands, the VI Inspector General’s Office functions as the major auditing arm of the Government. The primary responsibilities of this Office are:

x Conducting and supervising audits, inspections and related investigations of the programs and operations of the Government; x Providing leadership in coordinating and recommending policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the operations of the Government; x Preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in the programs and operations of the Government; and, x Taking steps that may be necessary and lawful to ensure that recommendations are fully implemented.

The audit and investigative authority of the VI Inspector General’s Office extends to all three branches of the Government, as well as semi-autonomous and autonomous instrumentalities. The law requires that audits be performed in accordance with the standards established by the U.S. General Accounting Office and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Issued an aggregate of five (5) audit, letter audit, and investigative reports with recommendations for the improvement of Government operations, as well as, the use and accountability of petty cash and imprest funds. Concentrated reviews on collection activities, expenditure controls and instances of potential fraud, waste and abuse. x Made forty (40) recommendations for improvements to departments and other entities requiring mandated audits. x Participated with the Department of Justice and the Office of the United States Attorney in investigations that resulted in eight (8) individuals being convicted of various violations of both Virgin Islands and Federal laws. Over $160,000 in fines and restitution were required of the individuals convicted. x Conducted joint investigations with the Department of Justice and Office of the United States Attorney resulting in seven (7) individuals being charged with thirty-two (32) criminal violations of Virgin Islands and Federal laws. x Provided eighty (80) hours of continued professional education courses, in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Training Initiative. These courses kept the staff updated on the latest developments in the profession of auditing.

184 OFFICE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INSPECTOR GENERAL

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Deliver timely and adequate audit and investigative services to the various departments, agencies and branches the Government of the Virgin Islands. x Ensure that departments and agencies are taking steps to be more effective and efficient in their operations. x Ensure that investigations result in successfully charging criminals, who are in violation of Virgin Islands and Federal laws, when warranted. x Provide continuing education to the staff of the VI Inspector General’s Office, in accordance with auditing standards as required by the United States General Accounting Office (GAO).

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ORG 2811 OFFICE OF THE VI INSPECTOR GENERAL

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General is the major auditing branch of the Government. Its unique responsibilities require the office to serve the three branches of the Government and instrumentalities while remaining independent. Audit responsibilities include the examination of receipts and expenditures for propriety; evaluation of the use of local and federal funds; identifying, investigating, and reporting any evidence of fraud, waste and abuse; and recommending changes in financial management practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Issue audit, letter audit, and investigative reports on the operations of select programs, departments, agencies, and/or instrumentalities the Government of the Virgin Islands. Performance Indicator: Number of audits, letter audits and investigative reports issued. 8 8

Strategic Objective: Issue timely draft reports. Performance Indicator: Number of draft reports issued within six (6) months of initiating the assignment. 8 8

Strategic Objective: Ensure that audit and investigative recommendations are fully implemented. Performance Indicator: Percentage of recommendations fully implemented. 25% 25%

Strategic Objective: Investigate instances of fraud or corruption within the Government of the Virgin Islands. Performance Indicator: Number of fraud or corruption cases investigated. 5 5

Strategic Objective: Ensure that the VIOIG professional staff receives 40 hours of continued professional education. Performance Indicator: Number of continuing professional education hours received. 40 40

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Office of the V. I. Inspector General Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund Personal Services 652,841 717,528 784,422 Capital Outlays 4,830 Fringe Benefits 181,194 220,830 225,730 Supplies 18,977 25,000 25,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 50,390 97,310 128,331 Utilities 14,387 24,000 24,000

Total General Funds 922,619 1,084,668 1,187,483

Total General Fund Positions 19 19 17

Total Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 922,619 1,084,668 1,187,483

Total Budgeted Positions 19 19 17

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Office of the V. I. Inspector General Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

2811 Office of the Inspector General 784,422 225,730 25,000 128,331 24,000 1,187,483

Total General Fund 784,422 225,730 25,000 128,331 24,000 1,187,483

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 784,422 225,730 25,000 128,331 24,000 1,187,483

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Department of Finance is to provide efficient government financial service to all stakeholders by administering and enforcing the laws and regulations relating to the federally and locally funded financial operations of the government.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

Pursuant to Title 3, Section 177 of the Virgin Islands Code, the department exercises control over the enforcement of the laws relating to the government’s finances. The department is administered under the supervision of the Office of the Commissioner which operates through six (6) divisions, with offices located on St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas. The functions of the divisions are as follows:

x Board of Tax Review - Processes appeals and resolves disputes of the Tax Assessor’s assessment of property taxes. x Accounting – Processes vendor payment documents and records and monitors the financial transactions of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the appropriate general ledgers. x Treasury – Collects and manages the revenues and disburses the expenditures of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands. x Government Insurance – Provides insurance coverage against liabilities and maintains an uninsured claim fund to pay all uninsured employer’s expenses to injured employees. x Management Information System – To oversee and maintain, the functionality of information technology resources and data processing support services of the government’s Financial Management System (FMS). x Payroll – Processes payroll checks for the central government and maintains the data bank related to the payment of salaries, including social security reports, quarterly wage and contribution reports, payroll deductions and sick and annual leave records.

189 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Facilitated the completion of the fiscal year 2002 single audit and financial audit of the government as prepared by the auditing firm of KPMG. x Completed the first Cash Management Improvement Act report which was forwarded to the U.S. Treasury. x Implemented payroll check printing on St. Croix with the laser check writing system that includes MICR encoding;

190 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Upgrade the infrastructure of the office complex. x Implement direct deposits for vendors paid from federal funds under the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services, and claim recipients from the Government Insurance Fund. x Implement a bi-monthly payroll system. x Oversee the timely completion of the single audit and the financial audit of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands. x Streamline FMS user access/security, and improve the network infrastructure where FMS resides, and enhance camera surveillance over the perimeter.

191 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

ORG 3011 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of the Commissioner develops and administers departmental policies; coordinates the day-to-day operations; compiles the annual budget; and manages the personnel and labor relations activities of the department.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide accurate and timely information to stakeholders by completing the prior fiscal year’s audit within 270 days after it ends. Performance Indicator: Number of days to complete the annual audit. 563 540

ORG 3012 BOARD OF TAX REVIEW

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This section receives and processes appeals and resolves disputes of the Tax Assessor’s assessments by conducting hearings for board consideration.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of determination issued so that more disputes will be resolved. Performance Indicator: Number of determinations to be issued. 75 100

ORG 3013 DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS OFFICE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This section compiles the annual budget estimates and monitors appropriated and allotted funds, processes personnel and payment documents, the bi-weekly payroll and handles all human resources issues. FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Update entire Employee Personnel Files. Performance Indicator: Number of days to update Employee Personnel files. 45 30

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ORG 3021 ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This section is responsible for the administration and overall supervision of the accounting activity centers, including the Federal Programs Unit, which monitors and supports the processing and disbursing of federal grants funds obtained by the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Update the Financial Management System daily so that transactions can be posted in a timely manner. Performance Indicator: Number of days Financial Management System (FMS) not updated. 17 15

ORG 3022 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit is responsible for the pre-audit and data entry of all vendor payment documents, files paid documents and researches inquiries from vendors.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide accurate and timely service to vendors by reducing the number of errors that occur daily during the input of accounts payable transactions. Performance Indicator: Number of daily data entry errors. 50 40

ORG 3023 GENERAL LEDGER AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS UNIT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The General Ledger Unit is responsible for establishing appropriations and fund accounts; reports financial transactions of the government from appropriate general ledgers; produces financial reports, prepares vendor payment documents for instrumentalities, interfund transfers and establishment of petty cash and imprest funds, and maintains records for bonded and long-term indebtedness. This section also assists with the preparation of the unaudited financial statements of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

193 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

The Federal Programs Unit is responsible for performing pre-audit function and data entry of all vendor payments disbursed from federal funds. This section also performs reconciliations and monitors activities of all federal grants obtained by the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Decrease the number of days it takes to process budget plans for non-appropriated /local funds. Performance Indicator: Number of days to process and update budget. 10 9

Strategic Objective: To compare the number of payment documents received per month to the number of payment documents processed. Performance Indicator: Percentage of payment documents received monthly versus the percentage of payment documents processed. 95% 100%

ORG 3031 TREASURY DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This section administers and implements the government’s cash management policies, manages the day-to-day operations and provides administrative support for all activities within the Treasury Division.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop and implement efficiency improvement programs to increase employees’ productivity while reducing expenses. Performance Indicator: Number of new programs and techniques implemented. 1 3

ORG 3033 REVENUE COLLECTIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit is responsible for the timely and accurate collection, deposit and reporting of revenues. This section also administers the transfer of funds between the Federal Government and the Government of the Virgin Islands.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the timeliness and accuracy of processing, depositing and posting of collections to ensure timely deposit of government funds and accountability to stakeholders. Performance Indicator: Number of business days to deposit and post all revenues collected. 15 3

ORG 3036 ENFORCEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit is responsible for enforcing the Real Property Tax Laws to include the collection of delinquent accounts, administering any tax amnesty program and tax sales, serving tax liens and researching and issuing tax clearance letters.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Decrease the approximately $80M in property tax receivables through an aggressive collection program for delinquent accounts. Performance Indicator: Percentage decrease of property tax receivables. 8% 15%

ORG 3037 DISBURSEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit is responsible for disbursing and mailing all vendor payment checks, income tax refunds, internal transfer checks, Public Assistance checks and Human Services supplementary payroll.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Decrease the number of days that it takes to process and disburse government checks so that vendors can receive their checks timely. Performance Indicator: Number of business days to process and disburse each check run. 3 2

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ORG 3038 RECONCILEMENT & AUDIT ACTIVITY

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT: This unit is responsible for reconciling and performing audits of revenue collection and banking transactions of the Government of the Virgin Islands. This section also complies and issues revenue reports, certifies, trains and audits government collectors, processes dishonored checks and posts revenues to the Financial Management System (FMS).

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Decrease the time it takes to provide timely and accurate information to stakeholders by performing quarterly reconciliations and audits. Performance Indicator: Number of field audits 2 5

ORG 3041 GOVERNMENT INSURANCE FUND

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This section is responsible for providing insurance coverage to compensate employees in the event of job accidents. This section also administers an Uninsured Claims Fund to compensate for uninsured employer’s expenses.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the collection of both private and public sectors insurance premiums receivable so that delinquent accounts will be reduced. Performance Indicator: Decrease percentage of delinquent accounts. 20% 10%

ORG 3051 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (ADMINISTRATION)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This section is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, safekeeping and functioning of the Government’s Financial Management System (FMS) and the infrastructure upon which it resides.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objectives: Reduce the cost of paper by using laser checks; and provide adequate training to improve FMS processing. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in paper cost. 10% 20%

ORG 3052 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit is responsible for the maintenance and support of the FMS hardware and operating systems, its transport architecture and technical support for the FMS user community.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce by 20% the non-scheduled system downtime by implementing and maintaining a back-up system to safeguard the FMS against disaster, computer hardware failure and/or data loss. Performance Indicator: Number of hours of non-scheduled system downtime. 28 23

ORG 3053 COMPUTER OPERATIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit is responsible for the completion of all FMS end-user processes and facilitating and resolving all user issues regarding the use and functionality of the FMS.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To increase the operations staff competencies for FMS end-user support in the areas of data input, processing and reporting in order to respond more effectively. Performance Indicator: Operations staff familiarity with end-users processes. 15% 25%

197 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ORG 3054 HELP DESK SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit is responsible for all post-processing services and providing first line support to user issues in addition to management of the Help Desk Service Call- Tracking System and coordinating training workshops for end users.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase by 10% the number of daily help desk requests brought to closure. Performance Indicator: Number of daily incoming service calls closed per day (from arrival to closure). 10 11

ORG 3071 PAYROLL

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This section is responsible for processing government payroll checks, preparing payroll related tax reports and maintaining employees’ leave records, and the administering of the Donated Leave Program.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Streamline the processing of exit Notice of Personnel Actions (NOPAs) by 67% so that employees’ files can be up-dated in a timely manner. Performance Indicator: Number of weeks to process an exit NOPA. 3 2 ______

ORG 3080 REPORTING AND AUDIT ASSURANCE (ADMINISTRATION)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This will establish and administer the standards for financial reporting and internal audit for the Government of the Virgin Islands through an annual financial reporting and internal audit plan.

198 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Hire and train competent persons to fill positions to perform the task of reporting and audit assurance. Performance Indicator: Number of persons hired and trained N/A 2

ORG 3081 FINANCIAL REPORTING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit will be responsible for providing accounting assistance to the General Ledger Section in compiling with the annual unaudited financial statements of the Government of the Virgin Islands.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Hire and train competent persons to fill positions to perform the task of financial reporting. Performance Indicator: Number of persons hired and trained N/A 3

ORG 3082 INTERNAL AUDIT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit will be responsible to assess and test the internal controls of the Government of the Virgin Islands administered through annual audit plans and audit programs.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Hire and train competent persons to perform the task of internal audits as required by the department. Performance Indicator: Number of persons hired and trained N/A 3

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DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Department of Property and Procurement is committed and dedicated to administering a procurement system that is fair, efficient and effective for the government departments, agencies, the business community and the people of the US Virgin Islands, and to provide leadership and support in Property Management, Transportation, Warehousing and Distribution, Mail Delivery Services and Printing Production to these departments and agencies.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Department of Property and Procurement, formerly the Department of Insular Affairs, operates pursuant to Title 3 of the Virgin Islands Code Annotated Sections 212- 221, Title 31, Sections 151-169, Sections 231-251 and Sections 281-283, and all other corresponding Virgin Islands rules and regulations. While administering a procurement system that is fair, it must also exercise general control and enforcement of the laws and regulations governing the procurement and acquisition of government property, disposition of real and personal property, review of construction and professional services contracts, the purchase and maintenance of the V.I. Government’s vehicle fleet, the sale of supplies to other Departments, inventory and warehousing activities, and operation of the Government’s Printing Office. Other support services to government departments and agencies, pertaining to the procurement and supply services of all property and non- personal services, is encompassed in Title 31, Chapter 23 of the Virgin Islands Code.

The Department is comprised of the following divisions: The Commissioner’s Office, Management Information Systems, Fiscal & Personnel Services, Property and Printing, Procurement, Central Stores, and Supply and Transportation. The divisions of Management Information Systems and Fiscal and Personnel Services fall under the auspices of the Commissioner’s Office, and together they serve as supporting arms for the entire Department. In addition to its primary procurement functions, the Department of Property and Procurement has the authority, under the Virgin Islands Federal Emergency Response Plan, to administer two major emergency services: Transportation and Resource Management.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Enhanced the Department’s Local Area Network (LAN) to accommodate wireless connection access points between the Department’s main building on St. Thomas and St. Croix. x Established a document management system in the Division of Procurement to facilitate storing and archiving of current files and retrieval of documents and reduce the excessive amount of space now utilized. x Implemented and completed an on-line tracking system to account for all personal property items of the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI). x Conducted Government Insurance Seminar in collaboration with the Division of Property. x Secured initial funding for the implementation of a Personal Property Management Program. x Conducted workshops with lease owners in an effort to resolve past due balances and established Promissory Notes. x Reorganized staff within the Division of Property, the Division of Transportation, and the Division of Procurement to handle increased workloads. x As per the steps in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, responded to several grievances filed against the department by employees, with management prevailing in all cases. x Reviewed engineering reports developed by the Government’s Insurance Broker detailing various recommendations for structural improvements and electrical upgrades for various government buildings to reduce safety risks. x Ensured timely payment to contractors for services rendered to the GVI by instituting a procedural plan of action. x Prepared and submitted timely status updates on the department’s responsibilities with the Compliance Agreement, between US Department of Education and the GVI. x Settled $15,000 in outstanding monies owed to appraisers. x Secured training for employees in the department in the areas of Contracting, Procurement, Personal Inventory and Microsoft 2000 from the USDA Graduate School and the V.I. Training Institute. x Conducted in-house health fair and retirement workshops on St. Thomas and St. Croix to allow new and current employees the opportunity to register for insurance and health benefits coverage and in some cases amend existing coverage as well as to provide information on retirement benefits. x Drastically reduced department’s overtime by 90% by encouraging divisions to continuously reorganize and/or share human resources where possible.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D: x Participated in the 98th Annual GFOA Conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. x Expanded the Printing Office’s printing capabilities through the acquisition of two heavy duty copier machines – one color and one black and white. x Completed the printing of Governor’s 2005 Executive Budget, in conjunction with the staff of the Office of Management and Budget. (80,000 impressions) x Completed all printing, numbering, perforating, preparing, and delivery of the Virgin Islands Lottery tickets and Drawing Prize Lists, according to the schedule established by the V.I. Lottery. x Printed more than sixty thousand (60,000) envelopes for various department’s and agencies. x Completed drivers’ manual for the Motor Vehicle Bureau. (17,000 impression) x Completed training manuals for Economic Development Commission. (30,000 impressions) x Printed diplomas for Charlotte Amalie High School, Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School, Addelita Cancryn Junior High School, and Gomez Elementary School. x Completed offense reports and supplement reports for the Virgin Islands Police Department. (41,000 impressions) x Printed, perforated and numbered 10 gallon diesel, 5 gallon unleaded, and 10 gallon gasoline coupons for the Division of Transportation. (84,000 impressions) x Completed the Guide to Success training booklet (66,000 impressions) x Relocated the Central Motor Pool operations from the Charles Harwood Hospital to the Public Works Facility at Estate Anna’s Hope thereby improving working conditions. x Repaired all inoperable hydraulic lifts at both the St. Thomas and St. Croix Central Motor Pool Facilities. x Completed minor repairs to the Central Motor Pool on St. Thomas. x Acquired three (3) new 10 horse-power air compressors for St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. x Continued efforts to acquire vehicles under the vehicle standardization program and reduced the government’s aging vehicle fleet through public auctions. x Assisted other departments with loaner vehicles from the small fleet. x Continued to investigate innovative ways to reduce the government’s costs for fuel purchases from the different vendors in both districts. x Began the formulation of a plan of action for the implementation of the Above Ground Storage Tanks to dispense gasoline and diesel on St. Thomas. x Updated the department’s listing of emergency vehicles before and after the arrival of Tropical Storm Jeanne.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Continue to monitor and control utility costs to reduce expenditures in both districts by 50%. x Increase annual sales volume of the Central Stores operations by ten percent (10%) within five (5) years through intra-governmental communications and advertising. x Continue the on-line inventory tracking to account for all personal property items of the Government of the Virgin Islands. x Evaluate Government Insurance Program to maximum premium dollar. x Create and implement an on-line electronic surplus property inventory catalog for government-wide use. x Establish a Government Property Information System for the Division of Property. x Continue to seek funding from USDA Graduate School for the purpose of continued educational enhancement for the staff. x Increase collections by improving the current methods of payments for services available to customers and increase departmental collections on government- leased properties. x Continue work to obtain new fleet management spare parts inventory, control software and train employees on said software. x Complete repairs on St. John Motor Pool facility and establish a Division of Transportation on said island. x Control fuel dispensing as per the Governor’s Executive Order by implementing Above Ground Storage Tanks for storing of gasoline. x Fully execute the management contract for the Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix. x Advertise for and review proposals for a comprehensive long distance services provider for the GVI. x Obtain full approval of the tire shredding zoning permit at the Bovoni Landfill. x Complete repairs to the rotted and leaking roof at the Estate Richmond building.

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ORG 3212 ADMINISTRATION/COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center supervises all programs under its jurisdiction and provides overall administrative support and guidance to all divisions in the department in order to ensure that they are performing in accordance with the department’s mandates.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the rental costs for the Government. Performance Indicator: Number of sites identified. 2 4

Strategic Objective: Continue to monitor and control utility costs to reduce expenditures in both districts. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction. 20% 50%

ORG 3213 FISCAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Fiscal and Personnel Services serves as the department’s guide in the areas of finance and personnel. This activity center acts as a support arm to all other divisions within the Department of Property and Procurement to ensure that all financial and personnel needs and services are met in accordance with the department’s mandates.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Continue to enhance the level of productivity by 50% in the Department by ensuring the need for continued professional growth for employees. Performance Indicator: Train approximately 56 employees in the areas of Labor Relations, Procurement, Standard Office Procedures, Communication Skills, and Computer Skills. 40 56

Strategic Objective: Increase revenues by offering customers new payment methods by which to pay for services rendered. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase to revenues from the collection of lease applications, rentals, and other related services. 20% 60%

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ORG 3221 PURCHASING DIVISION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center contracts for the acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment and services through the most economical methods.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase productivity by 50% in the Department by ensuring continued professional growth. Performance Indicator: Percentage of productivity increase. 20% 50%

Strategic Objective: Continue to work with MIS Division on establishing an On-line Bidder’s Mailing List Application and Preferred Bidder’s Application. Performance Indicator: Increased percentage of bidders accessing the on-line information. 10% 50%

Strategic Objective: Conduct two (2) seminars – one for Contractors on the submission of approved forms for the Department and Public Works and the other on the type of documents for submitting payment request. Performance Indicator: Number of Seminars conducted. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Continue to promote competitive bidding. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in the number of bids received. 15% 50%

ORG 3235 INVENTORY CONTROL AND SALES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the supervision of all warehousing operations of the Government of the Virgin Islands in accordance with Title 31, Section 244, VIC. This unit purchases and stores equipment and supplies for resale to other government departments and agencies.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Continue to increase annual sales by ten percent (10%) over five (5) years through intra- governmental communication and advertising. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in revenues due to increase in sales volume. 2% 2%

Strategic Objective: Complete input of all government personal property items for on-line inventory. Performance Indicator: Percentage of baseline inventory 5% 40% items available on-line.

ORG 3236 WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit is responsible for the warehousing and maintenance of all supplies, materials, and equipment for the Government of the Virgin Islands.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure that the ratio of revenues generated and program costs are within 10% of previous years. Performance Indicator: Percentage ratio of revenue to expenses. 5% 10%

Strategic Objective: Stock turnover rate is within 10% of prior years. Performance Indicator: Percentage ratio of stock turnover. 15% 25%

Strategic Objective: End-users are notified within two (2) working days that shipment has been received, 95% of the time. Performance Indicator: Percentage notification to end-users within 2 days. 20% 40%

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ORG 3251 TRANSPORTATION - ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center supervises the operations of Motor Pool facilities Territory-wide, which includes the acquisition, assignment, disposal, identification, maintenance, repair and storage of all vehicles within the Executive Branch of the Government.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Establish a maintenance management and information system to track, schedule, and provide statistics on the Government’s standardized vehicle fleet as mandated by Act No. 5248. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion/ implementation of a Maintenance Management System. 15% 20%

Strategic Objective: Re-establishment of the Government- owned fuel dispensing facilities on St. Thomas and St. John. Performance Indicator: Percentage of work completed in re-establishing fuel dispensing facilities. 5% 30%

ORG 3252 CENTRAL MOTOR POOL

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center oversees the automotive functions of the government motor pool, which includes repairing, maintaining, storing and refueling all motor vehicles within the Executive Branch.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Construct hardened enclosure to house the operations of vehicle painting activities as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency and OSHA. Performance Indicator: Percentage of Construction of enclosure for painting activities completed. 10% 40%

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ORG 3253 CENTRAL MAIL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center conducts all mail service operations for the Executive Branch of the government daily, and assigns motor pool vehicles to government employees for official use.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement 50% of the Central Mail Messenger and van service territorially to provide for deliveries of mail service to 26 Govern- ment Department and Agencies, as well as to meet the transportation needs of all. Performance Indicator: Percentage of mail and transportation services delivered. 20% 30%

ORG 3265 PRINTING PRODUCTION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides the central printing and duplicating services for Government Departments and Agencies. It designs prescribed forms, stationery and other printed materials, pursuant to Title 31, Section 232 (5) of the V.I. Codes.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Acquisition of additional and more modern machinery to improve the quality of service offered. Performance Indicator: Percentage of acquisition for new and modern equipment. 30% 40%

Strategic Objective: Increase the level of revenues generated by the Division of Printing by 10% over the previous year. Performance Indicator: Percentage revenue increases. 15% 25%

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ORG 3276 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center manages all properties leased by the Government of the Virgin Islands to non-government tenants, and administers the Comprehensive Risk Management Program.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the cost of insurance premium by inspecting 40%. Performance Indicator: Percentage of facilities inspected. 15% 40%

Strategic Objective: Increase by 10% the number of uninsured properties to be covered. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in coverage of uninsured properties. 25% 35%

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Department of Property and Procurement Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 2,632,245 2,808,815 3,128,803 Capital Outlays 52,326 Fringe Benefits 845,099 988,463 1,097,851 Supplies 45,774 17,000 20,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 538,249 362,562 313,538 Utilities 342,999 50,000 50,000

Total General Fund 4,456,692 4,226,840 4,610,192

Total General Fund Positions 102 96 110

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions 41 31 33

Bus. & Com. Prop. Fund

Personal Services 623,467 857,267 808,302 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 189,318 255,100 255,011 Supplies 17,890 65,000 25,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 324,527 386,000 346,707 Utilities 49,945 90,000 90,000

Total Bus. & Comm. Prop. 1,205,147 1,653,367 1,525,020

Transportation Rev. Fund

Personal Services 173,461 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 57,419 Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. Utilities

Total Trans. Rev. Fund 230,880

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Department of Property and Procurement Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

Indirect Cost Fund

Personal Services 47,538 190,176 234,226 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 15,383 65,335 63,876 Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. Utilities

Total Indirect Cost Fund 62,921 255,511 298,102

Total Other Local Funds 1,498,948 1,908,878 1,823,122

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 5,955,640 6,135,718 6,433,314

Total Budgeted Positions 143 127 143

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Department of Property and Procurement Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

3212 Administration 650,090 196,945 20,000 313,538 50,000 1,230,573 3213 Fiscal/Personnel 174,696 58,688 233,384 3221 Purchasing 189,626 69,992 259,618 3223 Contract Admin. 241,026 73,380 314,406 3235 Invent. Control & Sales 18,848 8,173 27,021 3236 Warehouse & Dist. 620,556 245,414 865,970 3251 Administration 254,080 84,269 338,349 3252 Central Motor Pool 509,525 176,836 686,361 3253 Central Mail Svs. 226,490 98,149 324,639 3265 Printing Prod. 243,866 86,005 329,871 3276 Property Management

Total General Fund 3,128,803 1,097,851 20,000 313,538 50,000 4,610,192

Bus. & Com. Prop. Rev. Fund

3212 Administration 280,260 90,068 25,000 346,707 90,000 832,035 3276 Property Mgmt. 528,042 164,943 692,985

Total Bus & Com. Prop. Fund 808,302 255,011 25,000 346,707 90,000 1,525,020

Indirect Cost Fund

3223 Contract Administration 135,378 37,983 173,361 3276 Property Management 98,848 25,893 124,741

Total Indirect Cost Fund 234,226 63,876 298,102

Total Other Local Funds 1,042,528 318,887 25,000 346,707 90,000 1,823,122

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 4,171,331 1,416,738 45,000 660,245 140,000 6,433,314

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Department of Health is to provide quality health care, regulate, monitor and enforce health standards to protect the public’s health.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

As mandated by Virgin Islands Code, Title 3 and 19, the Department of Health has direct responsibility for conducting programs of preventive medicine, including special programs Maternal and Child Health, Family Planning, Environmental Sanitation, Mental Health, and Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention.

The department, through its various divisions and programs, operates two public health facilities on the island of St. Croix, five on St. Thomas (to include one long-term care facility for the mentally-ill), and one on St. John. Services available through these various health clinics are: Immunizations, routine Medical/Physical Exams, Dental Care, Eye and Allergy Clinics, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS/Tuberculosis, Family Planning, Maternal and Child Health (to include pre-natal and pediatric), Adolescent Educational Program, Supplemental Nutrition Services (WIC), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention, Home Health Care, Women’s Health, Social Services, Outreach Services and Screening for Chronic Diseases, as well as Genetic Screening in Newborns.

The department also provides emergency medical services in conjunction with the two public hospitals, issues birth and death certificates, performs environmental health services, conducts health education and health promotion activities, provides medical insurance assistance and conducts health research and surveys. The department is also responsible for the licensing of health care providers and facilities, and assumes primary responsibility for the health of the community in the event of a disaster.

For administrative purposes only, both the St. Thomas/St. John Hospital Facilities Board of Trustees and the St. Croix Facilities Board of Trustees were established within the Department of Health. Pursuant to Act 6012, the operations of the territory’s two hospital facilities and the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center on St. John, have been legally delegated to the Virgin Islands Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation.

The Department of Health, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Health and the executive staff, is responsible for the effective management of the health care system in the US Virgin Islands. The daily management of health services and programs is under the authority of directors, assistant directors, administrators and coordinators employed by the department. Federal grants are constantly sought to augment the department’s ability to provide quality, comprehensive health care to the population of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Under the Women, Infants & Children (WIC Program), the Baby Friendly Initiative continues to thrive at both hospitals, as we continue to distribute breast pumps and other breastfeeding aids. We have also designed, printed and distributed our very own 2004 WIC calendar with a focus on “Preventing Childhood Obesity”. x The WIC Program Specialist in conjunction with the East End Health Center’s Rural Health Outreach Program, conducted screening for Body Mass Index (BMI) at selected public schools. x The Department of Health has been awarded two financial grants to further support the development of our emergency preparedness programs. One of these grants is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the other is from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). x The Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program is a vital activity within the Department of Health. Although this program primarily focuses on preparing for terrorist incidents involving chemical, biological, or radiological agents, its’ scope is broad enough to allow us to respond rapidly and appropriately to all public health hazards within the Territory, including natural or technological disasters and naturally occurring infectious disease outbreaks. x The Charles Harwood Memorial Complex is now substantially completed. This complex has been modernized to a state of the art, one stop health facility. Undoubtedly, a project of this magnitude will have a tremendous positive impact on the economy of St. Croix. Currently, there are over two hundred employees at the Charles Harwood Complex. Upon completion, we anticipate housing in excess of three hundred employees. x In reference to the transitions of health centers, according to ACT No.6645 Bill No. 25-0069 the department prepared all NOPA’s effective September 1, 2000 for federal funds and NOPA’s for local funds were prepared on April 7, 2004. They were transmitted to the Division of Personnel on June 7, 2004. x The Division of Environmental Health has significantly increased inspections and enforcement. The assignment of districts has been implemented to allow inspections to be conducted island wide in order for businesses to be in compliance with the Virgin Islands Code (VIC). x The increase inspections are a result of management control and operational planning with the implementation of vehicular and foot patrol. Staff has utilized government and personal vehicles to conduct inspections; even on personal time without compensation and with the implementation of a flex time schedule. x As mandated by our regulatory requirements, the Professional Boards and Licensure, 90% of the license fees renewals for 2004 have been completed and revenue collections are at 95% for Fiscal Year 2004: ($125,948.30 collected in FY 2004 compared to $89, 643.28 collected in FY 2003).

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D:

x Increase revenue within the division has resulted due to rigid compliance and enforcement actions. Enforcement actions by the division has resulted in the issuance of Warnings, Citations, Cease and Desists, renewal and delinquencies of Health Permits, inspections and approval of new businesses, daily routine inspections and the inspections of special events when necessary. In like manner, a policy has been implemented to cease the issuance of waivers for health permits. x The STD/HIV/TB Program experienced many changes over the past year, with staffing and program operations. Despite some serious challenges, all six programs demonstrated growth, progression and positive development. x Developments included the implementation of an HIV Prevention Program component. Prior to this development, HIV Prevention work and activities were on going; however, a specific prevention program with dedicated staff positions did not exist. x We have arranged at no cost to the local government the assignment of a CDC Program Assistant for a period of three months to provide technical assistance and program management to strengthen management operations. x Through funding from the Public Finance Authority (PFA), four (4) new ambulances will be added in rotation to the current fleet. x The formulation of a Task Force Committee to develop a Territorial Plan to combat the West Nile Virus. x Conducted Town Hall Meetings to provide valuable information to restaurant owners and operators and proprietors regarding the established regulations promoted by the Federal Government on food safety and how the Food Code would be implemented in the Virgin Islands. x Reestablished the policies, procedures, rules and regulations for the issuance of Certificate of Needs. x We have received support from the Commissioner of Property and Procurement regarding a centralized location for the Department of Health on St. Thomas. This is critical to the long-range plans of the Department for the improvement of its administrative and service provision functions. x In regards to ACT No. 6662 Bill No. 25-0155, the Milk and Milk Products Act; all equipment and items necessary for the lab including a suitable location in the Roy L. Schneider Hospital has been identified. Six (6) individuals have been trained in milk analysis and evaluation by the Puerto Rico Department of Health on June 6-12, 2004. x The successes in the Division of Mental Health, begins with the announcement that the Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program received accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization (JCAHO) in the Fall of 2003 and the long awaited opening of the Eldra L. Schulterbrandt Facility.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Improve health outcomes and access to quality health care. x Provide health education, health promotion and community-based programs. x Enhance mental health and substance abuse services. x Achieve excellence in management practices. x Enforce laws and implement rules and regulations.

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ORG 3601 ST. JOHN CLINIC

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Morris DeCastro Clinic houses Emergency Medical Services -- (ambulance boat and transfer) for the community of St. John. It also offers the following health services: Dental Care, Health Cards, Women’s Health, Immunization, Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Mental Health, Medical Assistance Program (MAP), Social Services, Birth-to-Three Program, Nutrition, Environmental Health and STD/HIV.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of health programs providing services on the island St. John. Performance Indicator: Number of health programs providing services at clinic. 11 13

Strategic Objective: Provide home care nursing to at least 10 hospital-discharged and homebound clients to which nursing services were provided. Performance Indicator: Number of hospital-discharged and homebound clients. 5 10

ORG 3611 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center sets and implements departmental policy and oversees other departmental units to ensure that the mission of the Department of Health is fulfilled. For budgetary purposes, the Medical Professions Licensure Boards Office is included here, as well as the Public Health Information Office.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide premium departmental oversight through development of a Department-wide Policies and Procedures Manual. Performance Indicator: Number of divisions in the department with written policies and procedures. 25 30

219 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Decrease by 5% the number of delinquent licensures for health care professionals. Performance Indicator: Number of health care professionals still requiring licensure. 5% 5%

ORG 3612 HEALTH PLANNING, RESEARCH & STATISTICS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Vital Records and Statistics receives certificates of a vital event occurrence from hospitals, funeral homes, courts and other state jurisdictions. The vital event is duly recorded and processed by the staff. This includes birth and death certificates, burial permits, verifications, name changes, and acknowledgement of paternity. The office also disseminates data to entities such as the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the Eastern Caribbean Center and departmental programs.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure that all staff receives training in the use of word processing, database and spreadsheet application. Performance Indicator: Number of staff attending computer software training. 40% 100%

Strategic Objective: Increase the accessibility of health data to the Territory. Performance Indicator: Publication of data on the department’s website. 35% 60%

ORG 3613 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center plans, develops, and operates the Emergency Medical Services system for the Territory. It manages the ambulance system, and provides Emergency Medical Services training at all health levels and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) to the general public.

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Strategic Objective: Decrease time between receipt of dispatch call and response of ambulance to within two minutes or less. Performance Indicator: Time lapse between the time calls are received and ambulance is dispatched. 3 mins. 2 mins.

Strategic Objective: Obtain insurance for ambulance boat. Performance Indicator: Comply with 100% of surveyor’s recommendation to obtain insurance. 100% 100%

Strategic Objective: Up date and revise Emergency Medical Services Field Protocol to meet current Standard of Care. Performance Indicator: Revision of Emergency Medical Service field protocol. 40% 100%

ORG 3614 COMPUTER & COMMUNICATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center coordinates and maintains all computer and communication operations for the Department of Health.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Train and provide 90% of our medical providers with access to Health Pro XL modules to complete 60% of patients for integrated mini charting and measures and outcomes. Performance Indicator: (1) Number of patients with 0 18,000 mini-charting measures and outcomes. Performance Indicator: (2) Percentage of providers with access to Health- Pro. 15% 67%

Strategic Objective: By March 2006 increase the number of Health employees with E-Mail access to 95% of those with computers. Performance Indicator: Number of Health employees with E-Mail access. 190 361

221 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase Internet access by June 2005, to include 90% of medical providers with access to a computers and 50% of Health employees with a computer. Performance Indicator: Number of Department 10 67 of Health medical providers with Internet access. Performance Indicator: Number of computerized Health employees with Internet. 150 200

ORG 3617 OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center oversees the risk management program of the department, which entails holding medical malpractice review committee meetings, providing legal counsel to defend medical malpractice claims, collecting health care provider malpractice premiums, and doing all that is necessary to reduce the risk of medical malpractice.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Initiate health care providers premium database. Performance Indicator: Number of health care providers records inputted into the database. ----- 35%

Strategic Objective: Decrease the Government’s portion of medical malpractice premiums for each specialty by an additional 20% in 2006. Performance Indicator: Initiate an actuarial study of the medical malpractice premiums for medical professionals covered. 15% 35%

ORG 3618 HEALTH PROFESSIONS INSTITUTE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The mission of Health Professions Institute (HPI) is to provide training for all activities relative to staff development and specialized training for health professionals within the Department of Health, and all other educational activities of the department.

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Strategic Objective: Conduct an employee training needs assessment for the 550 Department of Health employees by May 2006. Performance Indicator: Percentage of employees participating in needs assessment. 0 100%

Strategic Objective: Process health scholarship contracts for five (5) recipients by July 30th, 2006. Performance Indicator: Number of contracts processed for Health Scholarship recipients. 5 5

Strategic Objective: Develop and establish a computerized tracking system for over 500 past Health Scholarship recipients for compliance with Health Scholarship contracts by March 2006. Performance Indicator: Percentage of health scholarship recipients entered into the computerized tracking system database. 0 75%

ORG 3619 OPERATIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center coordinates space planning, construction, renovation, utilization, and maintenance of health care facilities in conjunction with the Government’s Capital Improvement Program.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop and implement a new Intradepartmental Work Order Procedural System for tracking daily Engineering Work Requests by October 2006. Performance Indicator: Organization & functionality of System through requests received and establishment of a documentation file. 20% 100%

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Renovate the North-Wing Bldg. at the Knud Hansen location for use as the Departments STT/STJ Administrative Headquarters by October 2007. Performance Indicator: Establishment of a Professional Services Contract For Asbestos & Lead Paint Abatement, Demolition, Architectural& Engineering Services And Construction for this work effort. 20% 40%

ORG 3621 ADMINISTRATION – FINANCIAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity has oversight responsibility for the Financial Services Division, particularly in the formulation and cataloging of policies and procedures and the coordination and presentation of reports. Additionally, it provides staff support to the Office of the Commissioner.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Establish a comprehensive electronic internal financial management system. Performance Indicator: Number of financial management systems being utilized throughout the division. 1 2

Strategic Objective: Submit 100% of monthly narrative and financial reports on time in accordance with mutually agreed upon due dates. Performance Indicator: Number of monthly narrative and financial reports submitted by the due dates. 9 12

ORG 3622 FINANCIAL SERVICES TERRITORY-WIDE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit manages the departmental expenditures, including payroll. It maintains all financial records, coordinates and monitors financial activities.

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Strategic Objective: Expand the use of electronic pre-audit and accounting functions. Performance Indicator: Percentage of functions currently being electronically recorded. 50% 100%

Strategic Objective: Improve the reconciliation process. Performance Indicator: Monthly reconciliation being performed on time. 50% 75%

ORG 3624 BUDGET CONTROL

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center prepares and administers the department’s budget. All documents requiring budgetary clearance are processed through this office.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Complete twelve General Fund Expenditure vs. Allotment/Appropriation Reports during Fiscal Year 2006 to ensure no over- expenditures. Performance Indicator: Number of General Fund Expenditure vs. Allotment/Appropriation Reports prepared. 12 12

Strategic Objective: Complete four (4) Quarterly Health Revolving Fund Expenditure vs. Allotment/Appropriation Reports during Fiscal Year 2006 to ensure no over expenditures. Performance Indicator: Number of Health Revolving Fund Expenditure vs. Allotment/Appropriation Reports prepared. 4 4

ORG 3625 FEDERAL PROGRAMS OFFICE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center monitors, advises, compiles, reconciles and processes financial data for the Department of Health’s federal grants received.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce average number of days for the budget review process from 5 days to 3 days. Performance Indicator: Number of days for budget review process. 5 3

Strategic Objective: Reduce average number of days for the cash draw process from two weeks to one week. Performance Indicator: Number of days to process cash draw downs. 2wks. 1wk.

ORG 3627 HEALTH REVENUE SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the collection and billing of all revenue services rendered by the Department of Health.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To increase revenue collection by 30% through follow-up on delinquent accounts and the hiring of a Service Representative on St. Croix. Performance Indicator: Amount of revenue collected. $1,915,515.67 $2,490,170.38

Strategic Objective: To increase the processing of electronic claims by 10%. Performance Indicator: Number of claims sent electronically. 1980 2178

Strategic Objective: To decrease the amount of returned mails by 10%. Performance Indicator: Number of returned mail. 50 495

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ORG 3631 ADMINISTRATION – ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity provides staff support to the Commissioner, specifically in contract management, communications, health planning, data and statistics, facilities, real estate management, and disaster preparedness. The office of Minority Health develops health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities in the Territory.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Conduct an assessment of health status and health services in the Territory. Performance Indicator: Survey data collected, analyzed and disseminated. 0 100%

Strategic Objective: Integrate Healthy Virgin Islands 2010 Plan with the Department of Health (DOH) strategic plan and other key DOH projects. Performance Indicator: Number of DOH plans integrated. 0 80%

Strategic Objective: Serve as the centralized office that receives and distributes HIV/AIDS related statistics, literature, and educational opportunities to 100% of the community-based minority serving organizations and 75% of the general community. Performance Indicator: Number of Hits and unduplicated visits on the websites. 200,000 400,000

ORG 3632 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT: This activity center provides a comprehensive transportation service for all field workers and conducts an efficient mail delivery service throughout the various health units; and coordinates transportation during emergencies.

FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: To implement a Vehicle Usage Log for use by all vehicle operators by March 2006. Performance Indicator: Number of vehicle operators utilizing Vehicle Usage Log. 20% 100%

227 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To implement a Trip Ticket System for all vehicle operators by March, 2006. Performance Indicator: Number of vehicle operators utilizing Trip Ticket System. 20% 100%

ORG 3633 OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Human Resources administers comprehensive human resources management and labor relations/alternative dispute resolution to support the department’s mission in accordance with V.I. rules and regulations.

FISCAL YEAR 2006 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Provide two (2) in-house training sessions for management personnel in collaboration with the Public Employees Relations Board, the Office of Collective Bargaining and the Division of Personnel. Performance Indicator: Number of training sessions conducted. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Reduce in-house average processing time for Notice of Personnel Actions (NOPA) and Personnel Requisitions (PRFS) from 3 weeks to 5 days. Performance Indicator: Number of days to process a NOPA/Personnel Requisition internally. 10 days 5 days

Strategic Objective: Develop an aggressive recruitment and retention plan to fill 50% of critically needed vacant positions. Performance Indicator: Percentage of critically needed vacant positions filled. 35% 50%

ORG 3634 MAINTENANCE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

In order to provide community access to quality health care facilities, the Division of Maintenance coordinates and is responsible for all required maintenance, housekeeping and security efforts for all Department of Health facilities Territory-wide.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop and implement a new Intra-departmental Work Order Procedural System for tracking daily maintenance and housekeeping work requests. Performance Indicator: Percentage of Intra-departmental Work Order Procedural System implemented. 60% 100% Performance Indicator: Number of Work Request Forms received and assignments distributed. 40% 100%

Strategic Objective: On the Island of St. Croix, train 90% of all maintenance staff. Performance Indicator: Number of trained general maintenance workers, security personnel, and housekeeping staff on the island of St. Croix. 20 20

ORG 3661 PREVENTIVE HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the management and implementation of policy and procedures governing Public Health Services.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Complete hiring of staff on Bioterrorism Grant. Performance Indicator: Staff hired to function in Bioterrorism Unit. 90% 100%

Strategic Objective: Complete 85% of Policy and Procedures Manual for Public Health Services. Performance Indicator: Percentage of Policy and Procedure Manual completed. 75% 85%

ORG 3662 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION - STT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center ensures quality standards in food products through on-site inspections of retail and wholesale food establishments, conducts sanitation inspections of private homes and businesses, tests water and milk samples to assure the absence of contamination, and sprays insecticides to eradicate various pests in accordance with the V.I. Health Codes.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Train 60% of the food handlers in proper handling of food. Performance Indicator: Number of food handlers trained. 45% 60%

Strategic Objective: Inspect 65% of existing business establishments, twice a year . Performance Indicator: Number of the existing 5000 business establishments inspected twice a year. 60% 65%

ORG 3663 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION - STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center ensures quality standards in food products through on-site inspections of retail and wholesale food establishments, conducts sanitation inspections of private homes and business, test water and milk samples to assure the absence of contamination, and sprays insecticides to eradicate various pests in accordance with the VI Health Codes.

FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Increase number of inspections. Performance Indicator: Number of inspections. 2 3

Strategic Objective: Inspect 65% of all food establishments twice a year. Performance Indicator: Percentage of food establishments inspected twice a year. 60% 80%

ORG 3664 ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center prepares annual plans, develops grant applications, establishes and monitors performance of contractors. Essential activities include budget preparation, grant administration, staff training, data collection, and preparation of periodic reports, off-island placement of clients, and also the management of court ordered interventions.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To develop a Systematic Data Infrastructure to establish outcome measures for mental health, substance abuse and prevention services by September 30, 2006. Performance Indicator: Development of Systematic Data Infrastructure. 30% 70%

ORG 3665 ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT: The Department of Health out patient facilities (clinics) within the Territory provides mental health and substance abuse treatment, prevention, crisis intervention, outreach, case management, rehabilitation and counseling services. Outreach and case management services are offered primarily in the community. Rehabilitation services are provided through clubhouse-based psychosocial programs and residential services.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: An adequately staffed division will provide a comprehensive mental health, substance abuse, and prevention system to improve overall well-being. Performance Indicator: Number of staff vacancies filled within the division. 6 6

Strategic Objective: The division will hire bilingual staff to increase its sensitivity to all cultures and ethnic groups by 5% in order to provide mental health, substance abuse, and prevention services to those various populations. Performance Indicator: Increase in bilingual treatment services within the Territory. 3 3

ORG 3666 LONG-TERM CARE UNIT - STT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Long-Term Care Unit (Michelle Motel) provides mental health services in a residential facility for adult clients with acute mental illness who require intermediate, long-term care, or transitional services.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide residential/transitional services to those clients stricken with acute mental illness by maintaining 100% capacity of beds at the Long-Term Care Facility. Performance Indicator: Percentage of bed capacity at Long-Term Care Facility. 88% 93%

Strategic Objective: To assist clients who are capable of transitioning back into the community with supportive services monthly through treatment team meetings. Performance Indicator: Percentage of clients transferred or discharged to a more independent living facility. 1 2

ORG 3667 MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH (MCH) & CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS (CSHCN)SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center promotes quality health care for women, children, and families, and assures access to services for high-risk and special needs groups through comprehensive planning and coordination of health services systems, while promoting public awareness.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the percentage of high-risk infants receiving comprehensive, coordinated care. Performance Indicator: Number of high-risk infants treated. 65% 65%

Strategic Objective: Provide screening for hearing loss/impairment and genetic/metabolic disorders for 99% of all newborns before hospital discharge. Performance Indicator: Percentage of newborns screened. 99% 100%

Strategic Objective: Increase to 95% the proportion of all children through the age of 3 years who have completed recommended immunizations. Performance Indicator: Percentage of all children with completed immunizations. 95% 95%

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ORG 3668 FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT: This activity center provides quality family planning health care to females of childbearing age throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. This program assists females in determining family size and provides counseling and contraceptive assistance (including abstinence) to adolescents. Comprehensive health care is provided to women of all ages.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase outreach capacity to adolescents by 50%. Performance Indicator: (1) Number of schools visited. 8 16 (2) Number of outreach sessions held. 19 38

Strategic Objective: Ensure efficient transition of family planning services from the Myrah Keating Smith Center to the Morris de Castro Clinic on St. John. Performance Indicator: Fully functional clinic with number of acceptable encounters. 833 916

ORG 3669 DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Dental Health Services provides basic dental services to the general public through clinics, health fairs and outreach/school-based programs. Services provided include oral prophylactics, dental cleanings, dental extraction, restorations and dental health education.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide cavities prevention to 15% of public school children five to nine years of age. Performance Indicator: Number of children eligible to receive dental sealants and topical fluoride. 100 150

Strategic Objective: Assess periodontal status using periodontal screening and referral index for at least 20% of adult clinic patients. Performance Indicator: Number of adult patients presented to clinics, as well as screening at health fairs. 50 75

233 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase screening, diagnose and initiate treatment of cases of 75 cavities in infants and toddlers. Performance Indicator: Number of children ages 3- 6 presented to clinic, and referrals from MCH Program and other clinics. 75 80

ORG 3670 NUTRITION SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Bureau of Nutrition and Physical Activity promotes optimal health by encouraging healthy eating habits and increased physical activity. Primary functions include: dietary counseling sessions to clients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure; health promotion/disease prevention programs such as “5 a Day” and “Shape Up VI” and “Nutrition Tips” radio program. The Virgin Islands Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is dedicated to the delivery of quality nutrition education and counseling, intervention, referral and follow-up on identified risks to improve the health of low-income nutritionally-at-risk women, infants and children.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Educate 25% clinic patients concerning the topics of weight control, diabetes, high blood pressure, blood cholesterol levels and the other diet topics as prescribed by physicians. Performance Indicator: Number of patients seen and counseled in the clinics with high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. 300 600

ORG 3671 HEALTH EDUCATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides public health education and conducts disease prevention activities throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. It also provides educational information and expertise and serves as a clearing-house for all health educational materials.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide training and continuing education opportunities for health professionals within the Department of Health and the health system. Performance Indicator: Number of continuing education sessions conducted. 8 10

234 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement “Diabetes Today” initiatives in one new communities. Performance Indicator: Number of communities/churches participating in “Diabetes Today” initiatives. --- 1

Strategic Objective: Develop a health education website. Performance Indicator: Was website developed? --- 1

ORG 3672 HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Bureau of Health Insurance and Medical Assistance administers, coordinates and serves as the “State Agency” for the Medicaid program in the Virgin Islands.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide accurate and expert training to 100% of all certification agents regarding current and new regulations relating to certifying eligibility of Medicaid recipients into the Medicaid program. Performance Indicator: Receipt of appeals from persons applying for Medicaid. 5 0

Strategic Objective: Reduce percentages of errors received in electronic claims from all providers using the VIMS system by 80%. Performance Indicator: Reduction of erroneous claims via the VIMS electronic system. 50% 80%

ORG 3673 COMMUNITY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center administers, plans, coordinates and maintains all activities in the clinic, including, records retrieval, scheduling of patients’ appointments, compiling clinical statistics, billing patients, purchasing and maintaining inventory of supplies.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of appointment no-shows by 5% by implementing a system to remind clients of their upcoming appointments. Performance Indicator: Number of appointment no-shows. 684 650

ORG 3674 GENERAL CLINIC

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center screens, diagnoses and treats patients with medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and arthritis. This activity center also conducts sub-specialty clinics, which provide services in neurology, urology, podiatry, orthopedics, wound management, minor surgery and allergic/dermatological disease.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of patients seen in the Ophthalmology Clinic by 5%. Performance Indicator: Number of patients seen in the Ophthalmology Clinic. 812 852

Strategic Objective: Implement a specialized Diabetic and Hypertensive Clinic thereby increasing the number of Diabetic and Hypertensive clients served by 5%. Performance Indicator: Number of Diabetic clients seen. 1,116 1,166 Performance Indicator: Number of Hypertensive clients seen. 1,307 1,357

ORG 3675 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for providing support services to assist in the reduction of morbidity and mortality rates, and to improve the quality of life for all persons in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This can be achieved through surveillance of diseases, development of programs that would help combat and reduce the occurrence of prevalent diseases in the Territory.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the revenues collected for Home Care Service by 10%. Performance Indicator: Revenue collected for Home Care Services. $687 $750

Strategic Objective: Decrease the processing time for incoming applications for Social Services from four (4) days to two (2) days. Performance Indicator: Time between Log in and Log out of all applications received. 60% 80%

ORG 3677 VENEREAL DISEASE CONTROL

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the containment and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS and TB through disease intervention, education, screening, diagnostic and treatment activities, and coordinate the TB and HIV prevention programs. Risk reduction methods and cost effective screening sites are provided throughout the Territory. The center also monitors disease trends, and collaborates with other health agencies and programs.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure that people with proven sexually transmitted diseases seen by the department’s sites receive adequate treatment and that contact tracing and partner notification is performed. Performance Indicator: Percentage of patients with positive STD results who receive timely treatment and counseling. 50% 75% Performance Indicator: Percentage of patients who undergo formal contact tracing and who receive counseling and treatment. 50% 75%

ORG 3678 IMMUNIZATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center immunizes infants, children, adolescents, adults and travelers traveling to other countries and also participates in educating healthcare providers and the community in the prevention of vaccine preventable diseases.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure that 90% of all children, from birth to 6 years of age, are up to date with Immunization Schedules for school entry. Performance Indicator: Percent of children, birth to 6 years with schedule up-to-date Immunization records. 90% 95%

Strategic Objective: Increase the immunization rate of adults who are immunized against influenza by 5%. Performance Indicator: Percentage of adults immunized against influenza. 68% 75%

Strategic Objective: Enroll up to 65% of all children from birth to 6 years of age in the Virgin Islands Immunization System (VIIS). Performance Indicator: Percentage of children from birth to 6 years enrolled in the electronic registry of VIIS. 70% 95%

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Department of Health Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation General Fund

Personal Services 13,863,626 15,059,448 15,345,106 Capital Outlays 23,476 Fringe Benefits 4,366,888 4,907,701 5,145,093 Supplies 269,358 222,595 221,623 Other Svs. & Chgs. 6,835,695 5,106,026 7,163,467 Utilities 369,752 11,600 260,400

Total General Funds 25,728,795 25,307,370 28,135,689

Total General Fund Positions 530 530 482

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Health Revolving Fund

Personal Services Capital Outlays 155,207 10,000 Fringe Benefits Supplies 276,158 334,104 368,754 Other Svs. & Chgs. 804,955 1,245,254 1,270,854 Utilities 164,669 201,500 329,094

Total Health Rev. Fund 1,400,989 1,780,858 1,978,702

Federal Funds

Personal Services 4,375,837 6,266,096 6,372,576 Capital Outlays 268,169 663,491 459,952 Fringe Benefits 1,350,801 1,487,326 1,778,697 Supplies 396,990 4,157,692 4,213,805 Other Svs. & Chgs. 16,604,350 13,050,749 13,607,648 Utilities 141,424 109,377 112,590

Total Federal Funds 23,137,571 25,734,731 26,545,268

Total Federal Funds Positions 178 178 160

GRAND TOTAL 50,267,355 52,822,959 56,659,659

Total Budgeted Positions 708 708 642

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Department of Health Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

3619 Hospital Management 2,000 6,500 8,500 3621 Administration-Fs 4,500 8,000 12,500 3622 Financial Svs Ter 7,500 101,500 109,000 3624 Budget Control 2,304 4,800 7,104 3625 Federal Programs Off. 2,000 5,650 7,650 3627 Health Revenue Svs. 4,000 6,800 10,800 3631 Administration-ADM. SVS 1,500 8,750 10,250 3632 Transportation Svcs. 20,200 181,150 201,350 3633 District Personnel Off. 3,600 8,300 11,900 3634 Maintenance 116,900 448,500 267,594 832,994 3663 Environmental Health 40,000 5,000 45,000 3664 Al. Drug Abuse Mental 3667 MCH-CC Services 1,000 107,000 108,000

Total Health Rev. Fund 10,000 368,754 1,270,854 329,094 1,978,702

Federal Funds

3611 Preparedness Pln & Rd 346,905 82,754 98,591 12,600 388,199 929,049 3612 Hlth Pln & Stats 69,279 22,356 3,000 57,888 152,523 3613 Emergency Medical Svs. 50,242 15,919 17,513 35,800 119,474 3631 Administrative Setvices 43,500 1,500 13,778 900 90,322 150,000 3665 Alcohol Drug Abuse Mental 650,031 52,190 142,485 77,150 1,191,084 26,740 2,139,680 3667 MCH & CC Services 1,493,491 252,159 450,264 20,037 1,143,327 20,251 3,379,529 3668 Family Planning Services 520,299 148,788 39,327 20,000 10,000 738,414 3670 Nutrition Services 827,295 190,278 3,758,674 559,339 15,000 5,350,586 3672 Hlth Ins & Med Assistance 570,735 12,457 232,799 36,043 8,129,390 30,000 9,011,424 3675 Supportive Services 1,004,217 5,000 265,915 160,147 1,439,377 1,200 2,875,856 3677 Venereal Disease Control 78,493 18,054 12,114 60,523 169,184 3678 Immunization 718,089 53,892 179,470 76,300 492,399 9,399 1,529,549

Total Federal Funds 6,372,576 459,952 1,778,697 4,213,805 13,607,648 112,590 26,545,268

GRAND TOTAL 21,717,682 469,952 6,923,790 4,804,182 22,041,969 702,084 56,659,659

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Department of Education is to provide the Territory’s students with an education that makes them competitive with their peers worldwide; to take advantage of the uniqueness being geographically Caribbean and politically American; to integrate all disciplines; and to educate the whole child.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The United States Virgin Islands Department of Education (VI-DOE) is an executive department of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands mandated under Titles 3 and 17 of the Virgin Islands Code (VIC). It functions as both a Local Education Agency (LEA) and a State Education Agency (SEA).

As stipulated by Title 3, Chapter 7, Section 96, VIC, the department has the authority to exercise general control over the enforcement of the laws relating to education in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Included in the responsibilities of the department are the maintenance of educational facilities and the development, implementation and monitoring of instructional programs, including adult, vocational, and special education. Supportive services such as child nutrition and school lunch, pupil transportation, and library services, are also provided to public and non-public schools in the Territory.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x The student selection process for the Gifted and Talented Program was modified and the parent and teacher nomination forms were revised. Once recommendations were made, students the fourth and fifth grades were administered the Terra Nova Test which is given by the guidance counselor in each of the twelve (12) schools that offer the test. x Six (6) elementary schools participated in the Gifted and Talented Program. x Preliminary dialogue occurred with key persons from three of four high schools regarding the readiness of the schools to offer Advance Placement (AP) Studio Art and AP Music Theory in School Year (SY) 2004-2005. x The Vocational-Technical and Adult Education (VTAE) State Office ensured compliance with the National Reporting System (NRS) requirement of placement testing for all persons entering the Adult Education Program to ensure correct placement and subsequent academic success in the Program. x The VTAE State Office reviewed, revised and reprinted several curriculum guides for review and approval by the V.I. Board for Vocational Education. x For the second consecutive year, the Vocational Campus of the St. Croix Educational Complex High School (SCEC) received national recognition for its outstanding Diesel Technology Program. The program was selected as national runner-up in the Automotive Industry Planning Council’s “Awards for Excellence” in the secondary program category. Additionally, the Program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence as a Master Training Program. The program prepares students for employment as truck and heavy equipment technicians. x In its second year of existence at the Vocational Campus of SCEC, the bio-diesel classes were started through a grant from the V.I. Energy Office. The classes represent the combined effort of vocational academic instructors at SCEC and involve students from both the Academic and Vocational Campuses. Students have learned how to convert used cooking oil into diesel fuel to operate the diesel engines that vocational students work on at the SCEC – Vocational Campus. x The Vocational Campus of SCEC hosted a junior apprenticeship program for students from the John H. Woodson and Arthur A. Richards Junior High Schools. Apprenticeships were available in the areas of Diesel Technology, Electronics, and Child Care Management and Services. x The first draft of the English Language Proficiency Standards was completed and reviewed by a Task Force. x The Manual for Identification, Assessment and Placement (LEP) Students, revised in Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 was disseminated and training provided for successful implementation. x The Office of Special Education Programs developed its first Annual Performance Report (APR). The Performance Report is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENT CONT’D:

x Completed Interagency Agreement for the Transition of Children Exiting Part C of IDEA – Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education Program (Part B) - and the Joint Interagency Agreement for Secondary Transition Services. These interagency agreements are with the Department of Human Services. x The official Kindergarten Teacher’s Handbook was distributed to all Kindergarten teachers. Additionally, the proposed new Kindergarten report card (started in FY 2003-2004) was completed and presented to the Superintendent’s Office for recommended implementation by the Commissioner. x During SY 2003 – 2004, the St. Croix Educational Complex High School (SCEC) – Academic Campus made available to students opportunities to challenge their intellect and strengthen the academics at the school. Some of the opportunities included: o A third computer lab was opened, thus expanding the capacity for offering the Board required computer course to students; o A new computer resource center was housed in the library where students have access to computers, including internet access, for the completion of research, homework and other school or class related projects. o A new honor society, SCEC Art Honor Society was established. o The first in-house Speech Competition, planned and implemented by students, was held and was successful. o An AP Studio Art and a Textile Art course were added to the curriculum. o The Foreign Language Department held its first annual Spelling Bee. x The SCEC established a Junior Statesman Chapter and hosted Ernest Morris, Jr., a Yale graduate from St. Croix, who described the program to the students and share with them the opportunities available to them through this program. x Students in the GLOBE Science Program at CHS reported a total of 255 data measurements to NASA and other scientific research centers around the globe that use the information to tract weather patterns. This contribution of data catapulted CHS to the upper rung of the ladder of schools around the world. x Several schools and other Activity Centers in the St. Croix District participated in the 33rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair held on February 14-16, 2004. o Schools Receiving Honorable Mention: Alexander Henderson, Evelyn M. Williams, Eulalie R. Rivera, and Lew Muckle Elementary. o Schools Winning Third Prize in a Category: Juanita Gardine, and Positive Connection, St. Croix Educational Complex - Vocational Campus: (Agriculture Program) o Schools Winning Second Place/Prize in a Category: John H. Woodson, St. Croix Educational Complex – Vocational Campus: (Cosmetology Program) o School Winning Grand Prize: St. Croix Educational Complex – Vocational Campus: (Diesel Program)

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D:

x Through collaboration with the Frederiksted Health Center and the Department of Health, the Territory’s first School-Based Health Center continued to operate in the St. Croix Educational Complex (housed at the Vocational Complex). This Center provides affordable health services, primarily to students, faculty and staff and their families. x To assist with the planning of adolescent health programs, a Youth Risk Behavior Survey was conducted in all four (4) public high schools. The administration of the survey was coordinated by the Program Manager for Comprehensive School Health. The survey results were submitted to WESTAT for data analysis and report generation. x During SY 2003-2004 the Leadership Academy that was conceptualized in SY 2002-2003 was implemented. Key activities associated with the Academy were: o Mentor Principals were selected; o Principals and Superintendent attended a Leadership Conference and participated in reciprocal visits between USVI cadre and Florida cadre of mentor Principals; o Leadership training was provided to a class of fifteen (15) prospective administrators, along with the Mentor Principal. x Through the Division of Human Resources, the Department recruited and screened 200 teachers for UVI courses to assist these individuals in meeting the certification requirements of the Board of Education. The Department funded this venture in the amount of $76,000 from the Teacher Recruitment and Retention funds. x Throughout SY 2003-2004, personnel at SCEC worked diligently on accreditation activities. The school has made great strides and the Steering Committee and all required subcommittees worked to complete the self-study. The document is now 85% complete. x CHS school personnel worked on preparations for a re-accreditation visit from Middle States Association (MSA). By the end of the fiscal year, the school had completed a first draft of their self-study report that is to be sent to MSA during FY 2004-2005. x Charlotte Amalie High School (CAHS) completed and submitted its Self-Study Report in June 2004. The school had a visit from two representatives of MSA during the last week of September 2004 to assess its readiness for its Validation Visit (scheduled for October 2004). The pre-visit in September was favorable. x Middle States Association (MSA) visited the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School (IEKHS) during the period December 14-17, 2003. During that visit, MSA saw evidence of the cooperation of the faculty and students in preparation for the Candidacy Visit. The visit had a positive outcome in that IEKHS received candidacy during SY 2003-2004. IEKHS completed and submitted a draft of its Self-Study Report in June 2004. Additionally, during the last week of September, in preparation for a validation visit, two representatives from MSA visited IEKHS

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D:

to assess the school’s readiness for its Validation Visit (scheduled for November 2004). The September 2004 visit was also favorable. x Conducted graduation ceremony for Speech Pathologists receiving Masters of Communication Disorders degrees. This included developing invitations and program agendas; contacting and arranging logistics with University of South Carolina faculty, Department of Education personnel, Government House representatives and the graduates. x Researched Speech Pathology Assistant (SPA) Programs to provide a framework in which SOSE could aid the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) in the development of a similar program for education professionals in the Virgin Islands. The research included timeframes for the programs; average salary range for SPAs, as well as the national criteria and certification process for Speech Pathologist Assistants.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x To re-establish accreditation for the St. Croix Central High Schools and the St. Croix Educational Complex: Academic and Vocational Campuses. x Improve students’ test scores by having the necessary tools available to students, teachers and administrators, i.e. textbooks, supplies, equipment, etc. x Full implementation of School-wide, District-wide and Territory-wide improvement plans. x Strengthen the relationship between the Department of Education and the University of the Virgin Islands to better transition our high school students and train teachers as mandated by the Virgin Islands Board of Education and the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.” x Upgrading the physical plant of public schools Territory-wide. x Improvement of timeliness of various deliverables from the office of the Commissioner including:

o Monthly and Annual Reports o Responses to Audit findings o Deliverables to key support agencies such as the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Finance and Department of Property and Procurement

x Secure all public schools with adequate fencing, surveillance, and security personnel. x Implement an Accountability System. x Continue the dissemination and implementation of the Department’s revised 5- Year Strategic Plan. x Continue the dissemination and implementation of Policy and Procedures Manual. x Continue the upgrading of Department’s websites.

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ORG 4111 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of the Commissioner formulates and oversees the execution of departmental policies, programs and practices; gives administrative direction and guidance to division and program heads; cooperates and coordinates with the Board of Education, the federal government, the Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands, the University of the Virgin Islands and other governmental entities in establishing policies and designing educational programs for grades K-12 and the adult population; promulgates and enforces laws, rules and regulations governing education in the U.S. Virgin Islands; and facilitates and coordinates activities within the department. Supports collaborative activities with community business and civic organizations and other partners.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Complete and implement the department’s revised five year strategic plan and its Policy and Procedures Manual, and published them on the department’s website at www.doe.vi . Performance Indicator: Completion of the department’s five year Strategic Plan. 100% 100% Performance Indicator: Completion of the department’s Policy and Procedures Manual. 100% 100% Performance Indicator: Distribution of copies of the Manual in each Activity Center and in all school libraries. 100% 100%

Strategic Objective: Improve skill level of the staff in the Office of the Commissioner through internal and external training activities. Performance Indicator: Number of staff training activities. 2 3

ORG 4112 & 4113 HUMAN RESOURCES STT/STJ & STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center administers all of the human resource related functions of the department including contract administration, employee assistance, recruitment, selection, and the placement of personnel. It maintains all personnel files and evaluates credentials for the employment of professional, instructional and support staff; prepares all documents necessary for appointments, transfers, leaves of absence, salary changes, and verification of employment/income forms; conducts research for reports on employee related matters and other personnel actions. It also administers each union contract and provides labor relations and grievance management support to management.

248 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide professional development to non teaching support staff. Performance Indicator: Percentage of staff members that receive professional development. 40% 50%

Strategic Objective: Identify and collect territorially required human capital data in order to support state and district wide professional initiatives and certification efforts. Performance Indicator: Percentage of comprehensive staff credential database revised, to support realignment and overall recruitment and retention. 50% 90%

Strategic Objective: Update personnel office security and infrastructure in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Performance Indicator: Completion of the reconfiguration of the office space. 50% 80%

Strategic Objective: Expand the Future Educator of the Virgin Islands Program offerings. Performance Indicator: Increase in the number of students enrolled in the program. 10% 20%

ORG 4114 SPECIAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Special Nutrition Program is responsible for administering the following Child Nutrition (CN) and Food Distribution Programs within the Virgin Islands local recipient agencies including public and private sponsors.

x National School Lunch Program x Emergency Food Assistance x School Breakfast Program Program x Special Milk Program x Charitable Institutions x At Risk After-School Snacks Program x Soup Kitchen and Shelters x Child and Adult Care Food Program x Team Nutrition Training x Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) x Grant (Special Nutrition Grant when awarded)

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It also provides training and technical assistance to School Food Authorities (SFAs), Sponsoring Organizations and Institutions in interpreting federal regulations and guidelines; monitors program compliance and integrity; conducts administrative and on- site and follow-up reviews of all participating sponsors and institutions; distributes food to the needy in the U.S. Virgin Islands; provides disaster meal service and distribution during hurricanes or other disasters.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Promote healthy life styles among students and the community by collaborating with other Virgin Islands child nutrition programs such as the Food Stamp Office, Department of Health, Women and Infant and Children. Performance Indicator: Implementation of the “Garden to Table” Grant requirements. 100% 100%

Strategic Objective: Expand the Child Care Feeding Program, Breakfast Program and At-Risk After School Snack Programs in existing schools, public and private. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in program service. 3% 5%

Strategic Objective: Increase Summer Feeding Program sponsor participation and site participation. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in program service increased. 3% 5%

Strategic Objective: Form coalition to conduct four (4) “Obesity and Other Deadly Diseases” seminars among Virgin Island children. Performance Indicator: Number of seminars conducted. 1 4

ORG 4115 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for managing the execution of public relations activities and public information functions for the agency and specifically the Territory’s public schools. These activities include, but are not limited to, research, preparation and dissemination of press releases and pertinent information concerning issues, events and other items of public interest relating to the schools and the Territory’s public education system. The Public Information Office also has oversight of the two (2) district teleconference centers.

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Strategic Objective: Increase the number of press releases issued by the Office of Public Information & Community Relations (PR Office)listing factual information to the general public. Performance Indicator: Number of press releases issued. 350 450

Strategic Objective: Increase the visibility of the PR Office throughout the community, by use of appearances and editorials by the Commissioner, Leadership Team members and other activity centers’ heads. Performance Indicator: Number of appearances each month. 4 6

ORG 4120 FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Fiscal and Administrative Services Administration activity center executes departmental fiscal policies developed by the Commissioner of Education. It provides support services to other activity centers; oversees audits of various programs throughout the Department; oversees the development of the department’s federal and local budgets; oversees the expenditure of the department's allotments as well as federal programs and capital/construction projects; and monitors the procurement and warehouse operations.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of staff Members experienced in fiscal management for each District to assist principals with site-based management as it relates to all financial, budgetary and procurement issues. Performance Indicator: Number of accountants hired. 4 4

Strategic Objective: Provide timely financial and accurate accounting reports to ensure that the expenditure of federal funds and closing of accounts are within federal guidelines. Performance Indicator: Percentage of monthly reconciliation performed and quarterly federal reports submitted. 75% 90%

Strategic Objective: Provide on-going training, workshops, Seminars, etc., for all supervisors and other staff members in order to improve effective financial management and reporting. Performance Indicator: Percentage of supervisors trained. 75% 80%

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ORG 4121 COMPUTER OPERATIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Computer Operations Activity Center provides computer services to the department. This includes the development of new administrative applications and the management and operation of the existing ones. Existing applications include: preparation of budgeted personnel lists and computation of fringe benefits; printing of Notice of Personnel Action’s for salary changes; preparation of students’ roster for all schools; internal accounting; and preparation of requisitions. This activity center also maintains a local area network (LAN) with two New technology (NT) servers - an IBM System/36, and an IBM AS/400, - the new CIMS software program and the telephone system. It also provides consulting services to the various activity centers in the department as needed.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide up-to-date computer equipment, software and technical support to computer users in the department on all three islands. Performance Indicator: Number of computer equipment and software installed. 20 40

Strategic Objective: Implement program up-grade to print Notices of Personnel Action, budget and other reports from the NOPA file. Performance Indicator: Program upgrade implemented. 40% 90%

Strategic Objective: Conduct training of personnel on new applications and software as they become available. Performance Indicator: Number of personnel trained. 25% 50%

ORG 4122 FEDERAL GRANTS AND AUDIT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Federal Grants and Audit Office is responsible for overseeing grant management activities for the department. It is involved in preparing grant applications, grant monitoring, federal financial reporting and allocating federal funds. The office also coordinates audits of federal funds, audit responses and other related activities involving audits.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure compliance with the stipulations of the compliance agreement between the U.S. Department of Education and Government of the Virgin Islands. Performance Indicator: Compliance with federal mandates.. 100% 100%

Strategic Objective: Submission of timely quarterly reports to the United States Department of Education as per special conditions of the grant awards and reduced single audit findings. Performance Indicator: Percentage of financial records submitted on a timely basis. 100% 100% Performance Indicator: Percentage of quarterly reports submitted on time. 100% 100%

Strategic Objective: Work with the Business Affairs Office and Program Managers to ensure timely drawdown of funds. Performance Indicator: The amount of lapsed federal funds. -0- -0-

ORG 4123 BUDGET CONTROL OFFICE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center plans, directs and coordinates the preparation of the local, federal, capital and special fund budgets; executes control over appropriations and allotments, which constitute the authority to expend the department’s funds; and advises administrators of budgetary legality when filling any personnel position. This activity center also oversees expenditure of funds for some special capital projects.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To inform activity centers through a series of seminars of the budgeting processes. Performance Indicator: Number of seminars conducted. 3 5

Strategic Objective: Computerize historical data on all budgetary personnel and NOPAs processed per employee. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of database. 10% 50%

Strategic Objective: Develop budget manual on the integration and impact of internal activity centers, and outside departments and agencies to the budget cycle. Performance Indicator: Budget Manual completed. 10% 90%

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ORG 4124 PAYROLL OPERATIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for processing all payrolls and auditing of all time and attendance reports for St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix employees. Employees review, evaluate and monitor the payroll process activities; prepare the official report for the payroll office; manages the payroll office; identifies goals and objectives subject to review and approval support; provide technical assistance to district programs and administrators, and devises long and short range plans.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Maintain control of account codes to minimize the adjustment process. Performance Indicator: Reduction in number of adjustments. 5% 20%

Strategic Objective: Attend seminars, workshops and technical training as it relates to payroll. Performance Indicator: Number of seminars, workshops attended. 2 4

Strategic Objective: Analyze all payroll transactions and monitor non-salary costs to reduce expenditures. Performance Indicator : Percentage expenditure reduction. 5% 10%

ORG 4125/4126 BUSINESS OFFICES STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Business Office has the responsibility of processing accounts payable for the department on St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix. This includes the pre-audit of all purchases for goods and services and other miscellaneous payments, post-audit of all postings on the ledgers, liquidation of all outstanding encumbrances, research of all accounts payable, and certification of all fiscal documents. This office maintains a running account balance of accounts and issues monthly reports showing specific expenditures for schools, activity centers and programs. It also manages cash drawdowns, produces cash management reports, reconciles accounts against the Department of Finance’s records and prepares financial reports.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Effectively manage and monitor the expenditure of all funds. Performance Indicator: Percentage of all expenditure documents processed prior to the close of the fiscal year. 80% 90%

254 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Process all accounts payable on a timely basis to improve the liquidation process. Performance Indicator: Percent improvement in the liquidation process. 50% 75%

Strategic Objective: Increase the reconciliation of accounts and submit timely reports by the 15th of each month. Performance Indicator: Number of accounts reconciled and reports submitted by the 15th of each month. 50% 75%

ORG 4127/4128 AUXILIARY SERVICE PROP/PROC STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Property and Procurement Auxiliary Services is responsible for the procurement of equipment and supplies for the Department. This division processes requisitions for goods and services with adherence to applicable procurement regulations under local and federal guidelines. All equipment and supplies are received and checked for correctness in conjunction with an applicable requisition. The equipment and supplies are tagged and inventoried before being distributed to the schools and offices. The receiving report for the equipment and supplies is forwarded to the Business Affairs division for payment processing. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop and maintain a new competitive procurement policy and procedures and to decrease the distribute time to the schools and other activity centers all equipment received. Performance Indicator: Number of days for delivery of equipment after receipt of same. 5 days 3 days

Strategic Objective: Develop and maintain a credible inventory system to identify and improve tracking and identify all equipment and supplies. Performance Indicator: Percentage improvement in the tracking of equipment and supplies. 5% 10%

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ORG 4130 OPERATIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Operations (Administration) is responsible for the state level programs of curriculum, instruction and assessment, planning, research and evaluation, adult/vocational/technical education, bilingual services, and instructional technology. The Deputy Commissioner, who formulates policies for the programs and provides leadership, direction, and technical assistance on varied instructional initiatives, heads this office. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Continue to revise and update the Territorial Curriculum Guides in Grades K-12 in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Languages. Performance Indicator: Percentage of Curriculum Guides revised . 5% 10%

Strategic Objective: Develop and implement comprehensive programs that will raise the academic standards for all students. Activities include curriculum development, enhancing Content Standards, Statewide Elementary Reform, the Virgin Islands Writing Initiative, Comprehensive Professional Development, and Panasonic Academic Challenge. Performance Indicator: Increased scores documenting students’ achievements. 10% 20%

Strategic Objective: Collaboration with State and District personnel to improve instruction through the development of a Statewide Comprehensive Professional Development Plan for teachers, administrators and other staff. Performance Indicator: Number of highly qualified teachers and professional staff certified. 15% 20%

ORG 4131 CURRICULUM AND TECHNOLOGY

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Division is responsible for monitoring and evaluating state level programs: Comprehensive School Health, Bilingual/English as a Second Language, Instructional Technology, and Advance Placement/Gifted & Talented Programs. It also oversees the District Offices of Curriculum, Assessment and Technology. The Deputy Commissioner, who formulates policies for the programs and provides leadership, direction, and technical assistance on varied instructional initiatives, heads this office.

256 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Combat illiteracy in the student population by examining and improving student performance in the Iowa Basic Skills test through training of teachers. Performance Indicator: Establishment of a partnership with the University of the Virgin Islands in providing training for teachers through the V.I. Writing Project. -- Yes

Strategic Objective: Coordinate the Territorial Spelling Bees and other contests to increase the number of students competing in a global environment and exhibit responsible productive citizenship. Performance Indicator: Number of students participating in Territorial contests. 10% 15%

Strategic Objective: Coordinate the Territorial Textbook Adoption process for K-12; and align them to the Content Standards. Performance Indicator: Number of textbooks available to students. 18,000 18,000

ORG 4132 TESTING, PLANNING, RESEARCH & EVALUATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is the department’s warehouse and clearing-house for educational information. It is the department’s research and development support arm for state, local, federal and intra-departmental agencies. This activity center works at improving the quality, comparability, and utility of educational data. It also helps stakeholders utilize information based on accurate data to make informed decisions, which positively impact student achievement. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Validate the accuracy of data received as well as respond to requests for statistics and other data in a timely manner. Performance Indicator: Increased timeliness in disseminating accurate statistical data. 75% 90%

Strategic Objective: Complete the use of large-scale assessments to measure students’ achievement levels. Performance Indicator: Number of students measured. 50% 75%

257 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Monitor federal programs in public and non-public schools for compliance with local and federal mandates and congruency with goals and objectives from Title VI Program Narratives. Performance Indicator: Number of schools monitored and timeliness of accounting reports. 75% 90%

ORG 4134 ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Division is responsible for establishing, maintaining and expanding training programs and projects for adults 16 years of age and older. Programs are available for persons who are not currently enrolled in school and who lack a high school diploma or basic skills to function effectively in the workplace, the community and in their daily lives. Programs and services provided by the Adult Education and Literacy Program include: General Educational Development (GED) Examination, adult basic education, adult secondary education and literacy volunteer/tutoring programs and services to the Departments of Human Services and Labor, as well as other community agencies. This program is governed by the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, as amended in 1998.

The Vocational and Technical Education Program offers a sequence of courses directly related to preparing individuals for employment in occupations that require a high school diploma. The Technical Preparation (Tech Prep) is a career pathway program that is based on a mixture of academic and vocational skills offered in each high school. The Tech Prep program is also based on academic knowledge, which includes higher order reasoning, problem solving skills, and occupational skills needed for economic independence enabling students to be a productive and contributing member of society. This program is governed by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act, as amended in 1998. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Collaborate efforts with the Vocational Education School on St. Croix and the Raphael O. Wheatley Skill Center on St. Thomas to accommodate more adults who are in need of expanding their education beyond the secondary level. Performance Indicator: Number of adults provided with post secondary education training. 75 100

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Monitor the use of the Management Information System (MIS) for the benefit of 18 local adult education programs throughout the territory. Performance Indicator: Percentage statistical data reported electronically on an annual basis. -- 100%

Strategic Objective: Provide professional staff development training for additional education personnel in collaboration with the Child Nutrition Program. Performance Indicator: Number of education personnel trained. 30 30

ORG 4135 BILINGUAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides leadership to school districts by providing high-quality, efficient and equitable educational programs to children with limited English proficiency; thus allowing maximum development of their language, academic and social skills, so that they can fully participate in all aspects of learning. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Monitor educational services for limited English proficient and immigrant students to ensure compliance with state and federal mandates. Performance Indicator: Number of students monitored. 1,695 1,695

Strategic Objective: Provide and coordinate technical assistance to Local Education Agencies (LEA’s), community organizations, and private elementary and secondary schools to serve limited English proficient persons. Performance Indicator: Number of persons served. 666 666

Strategic Objective: Assist the Local Education Agencies to review assessment procedures for bilingual education program, including the policy and procedures manual, to ensure yearly progress for all students. Performance Indicator: Number of assessment procedures reviewed. 1 3

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ORG 4136 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center administers all technology related functions of the Department that support instruction and learning including technology integration, standards, grants, programs, policies, professional development, planning, monitoring, evaluation, service delivery, security, project and network management, technology tools and infrastructure to assist in bringing every school into the information age and to accomplish instructional program goals and objectives. It provides instructional technology support services including remote and onsite technical support, school wiring, internet and email access, web hosting, instructional video conferencing, firewall services, content filtering, remote dial-up network access, voice mail, and homework hotline resources.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide voice, data video, infrastructure, professional development and technical services to support instructional programs and activity center functions. Performance Indicator: Number of staff, students and parents using email, web, instructional video conferencing, home work hotline, voicemail and other technology resources to support teaching and learning. 22,000 25,000

Strategic Objective: Establish a technology help desk/service center, network operations center and project management center and evaluate and update territory technology plan. Performance Indicator: Number of persons served. 22,000 25,000

ORG 4141/4171 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

These activity centers provide the leadership necessary for implementing, managing and coordinating all instructional and supportive services provided by and to the district’s thirty-five (35) schools and three (3) annexes, fifteen (15) activity centers and numerous programs. They are also responsible for coordinating all planning efforts that will efficiently address the long term and immediate needs of approximately 10,296 public school students in grades K-12 and over 2,000 professional and support staff.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Improve schools security through the use of electronic surveillance equipment and improved lighting. Performance Indicator: Percentage installation of electronic surveillance equipment and lighting. 25% 90%

Strategic Objective: Purchase and install all components and provide the necessary training that will enable district-wide utilization of the School Administrative Student Information (SASI). Performance Indicator: Implementation of the SASI. -- Yes

Strategic Objective: Employ additional Educational Diagnosticians and School Psychologists in order to comply with the appropriate response time for special education referrals. Performance Indicator: Number of specialized staff acquired. 2 5

ORG 4142/4172 CURRICULUM CTR. MEDIA/LIBRARY SER. STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Curriculum Center/Media Library Services administer all library/media centers in the elementary and secondary public schools with emphasis on support for enhancement of the curriculum. The Centers also administer the expenditure of federal funds in the Library/Media Centers of the elementary and secondary schools, and assist the Office of Federal Programs in the selection, distribution and maintenance of learning resources to non-public schools. In addition, the Centers administer all library/media facilities and offices and also provide program leadership and administrative support for media libraries in the elementary and secondary public schools. They also serve as comprehensive resource facilities that provide reference materials and meeting and production facilities for public and non-public school educators. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Bring school libraries collections up to national standards, for both printed and multimedia materials, through increased shelf space in school libraries. Performance Indicator: Number of collections brought up to national standards. 20% 50%

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase access to printed resources as required for the accreditation of the high schools, by providing up-to-date periodicals for student library users. Performance Indicator: Number of periodicals brought up-to-date. 15% 50%

Strategic Objective: Increase and upgrade audiovisual resources in the St. Thomas School District by purchasing new videos, CD ROM computer programs and a digital camera for the Curriculum Center/Media Library Services. Performance Indicator: Number of new videos and computer programs acquired. 20% 40%

ORG 4143/4173 STUDENT SERVICES STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides the leadership necessary for planning, managing, supervising and directing educational programs and health services programs. It also conducts the registration and transfer process for students entering the U.S. Virgin Islands’ public school system. FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Administer, score, and evaluate standardized tests to provide for children from non-US school systems to register, transfer and be placed into the public school system. Performance Indicator: Percentage of children from non-US school tested and registered throughout the school year. 100% 100%

Strategic Objective: Provide school-based programs with intervention strategies for behavioral, social, and academic problems to students during a ten-month period. Performance Indicator: Number of programs provided. 2 5

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ORG 4144/4174 ADULT EDUCATION STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides a number of educational opportunities for persons 16 years of age and older. These services include, but are not limited to the following: adult basic education; preparation for the high school equivalency diploma (GED); an evening high school diploma program; classes in English as a second language; and various self improvement courses such as computer training, typing, job preparation, and carpentry.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of adult learners who earn a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Performance Indicator: Number of adults earning a high school diploma. 15% 20%

Strategic Objective: Implement the Adult Education Information System (AEIS) software package in all Adult Education centers for data collection and reporting on all Adult Education programs. Performance Indicator: Installation of the (AEIS) program in all Adult Education centers. 50% 100%

ORG 4145/4175 ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

These activity centers provide a comprehensive program of instruction for public school students in Grades K-6. The program provides a basic foundation for enhancing the students’ early life experiences that will prepare them for a competitive and increasingly technological society.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Purchase instructional programs, resources and related services to improve student reading performance. Performance Indicator: Improved student performance in reading. 75% 90%

Strategic Objective: Purchase additional mathematics and science manipulatives and consumables. Performance Indicator: Improved student performance in Math and Science. 75% 90%

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Purchase the Early Prevention of School Failure (EPOSF) Program to increase student performance, for use in grades K-3. Performance Indicator: Increased student performance. 50% 75%

ORG 4146/4176 SECONDARY PROGRAMS STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

These activity centers are charged with providing a program designed to ensure the development of academic, social and career competencies to students in grades 7-12. Students may elect to pursue general academic, vocational or college preparatory programs.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To provide additional qualified staffing that would meet expectations of the Middle States Accreditation Association and the V.I. Board of Education. Performance Indicator: Number of additional qualified staff acquired. 5% 15%

Strategic Objective: Establish an alternative education program/curriculum to meet the needs of students who do not adjust to the regular school setting. Performance Indicator: Establishment of an alternative education program. -- Yes

ORG 4147/4177 CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

These activity centers provide leadership in curriculum implementation, assist in the formulation of educational goals and objectives, and monitor the development and use of effective teaching practices and instructional programs. They coordinate and assist schools with the acquisition of textbooks, resource materials, and supplies. They support the use of performance standards by teachers to improve student outcome, provide academic and athletic travel to student teams for competition within and outside of the Territory. The state and district programs and objectives are fully supported by this activity center.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide technical assistance and support to the schools and activity centers in the district to improve administrative accountability and improve student learning. Performance Indicator: Improved student learning and administrative accountability. 5% 7%

Strategic Objective: Increase professional development activities for the targeted audience of parents, teachers, administrators, and students at the district level and at schools to promote Advance Placement programs and curriculum integration. Performance Indicator: Number of activities provided. 5% 7%

ORG 4148/4178 SCHOOL LUNCH STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for making available to all students, in public, non- public, and child-care institutions, the following School Nutrition Programs: Special Milk Program, National School Lunch Program, National School Breakfast Program, After-School-At-Risk Snack Component, and Summer Food Service Program.

This activity center also conducts training for administrative and food service staff, AND non-profit entities that sponsor or coordinate after-school enrichment programs for the U.S. Virgin Islands students, with emphasis on Federal and local government procedures for implementation of the USDA Child Nutrition Programs.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Expand the Child Care Feeding Program, Breakfast Program and At-Risk After- School Snack Programs in existing schools public and private. Performance Indicator: Increase service and participation. 3% 5%

Strategic Objective: Provide food variety, including sandwiches and salad bars. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in program participation on the secondary level. 15% 20%

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ORG 4151 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center manages and oversees all of the department’s capital projects, plans for the best use of department facilities and leases with other agencies in the development of capital projects.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop a comprehensive procedural manual for managing department facilities. Performance Indicator: Completion of an approved Procedural Manual. 50% 100%

Strategic Objective: Coordinate with activity centers and other department offices to ensure the integration of facilities planning with academic and fiscal planning. Performance Indicator: Number additional qualified staff. 2 3

ORG 4152/4153 PLANT OPERATION/MAINTENANCE STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center plans and administers a preventative maintenance program for all educational buildings, utilities and grounds. It performs emergency repairs, minor renovations, and other repairs to support the needs of the department.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of chlorinators and holding tanks installed in the schools for the monitoring of safe water used in all schools. Performance Indicator: Number of holding tanks and chlorinators installed. 75% 100%

Strategic Objective: Retro-fit school facilities in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, and water quality monitoring as necessary. Performance Indicator: Number of school facilities Retro-fitted. 15 30

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ORG 4161 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as amended by Act 4667, is charged with the responsibility of creating, administering, and monitoring the provision of specialized instructional services and programs, and related services (i.e. occupational therapy, specialized transportation, comprehensive evaluations), to identified students with disabilities.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide comprehensive system of parent involvement activities in accordance with IDEA and V.I. Special Education Rules. Performance Indicator: Ensure compliance with federal and local mandates in providing professionals to facilitate training on IDEA. 80% 100%

Strategic Objective: Establish and implement the mediation and impartial hearing processes required by Section 615 (e). Performance Indicator: Increased number of mediators, impartial hearing officers, and support personnel hired. 10% 20%

ORG 4162/4163 SPECIAL EDUCATION STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the provision of free, appropriate educational programs with related services (i.e. specialized transportation services, assistive technology, physical, occupational, and vision therapies and rehabilitative counseling). These services and programs are provided in conjunction with the general education programming to ensure that students, ages 3-21, receive their educational programming in the least restrictive environment, as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as amended.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide comprehensive initial evaluations of students within 45 days of receipt of students’ referral. Performance Indicator: Percentage of evaluations Completed within 45 days of receipt. 80% 100%

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide triennial re-evaluations to determine if the student remains a student with a disability and continues to require specialized instructional and related services. Performance Increased number of re-evaluations conducted. 5% 15%

Strategic Objective: Provide specialized instruction and support services to students with disabilities. Performance Indicator: Increased number of services offered. 5% 15%

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Department of Education Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 96,800,607 102,681,452 101,437,562 Capital Outlays 115,692 Fringe Benefits 28,031,526 32,730,939 32,314,512 Supplies 2,646,516 2,495,663 2,578,594 Other Svs. & Chgs. 12,970,905 10,355,619 12,617,709 Utilities 5,751,793 4,138,199 4,632,800

Total General Fund 146,317,039 152,401,872 153,581,177

Total General Fund Positions 2,740 2,732 2,856

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Federal Funds

Personal Services 13,018,497 12,793,438 12,793,438 Capital Outlays 235,775 478,187 478,187 Fringe Benefits 3,899,260 3,731,567 3,731,567 Supplies 8,938,928 8,962,285 8,962,285 Other Svs. & Chgs. 10,273,532 12,732,383 12,732,383 Utilities

Total Federal Funds 36,365,992 38,697,860 38,697,860

Total Federal Funds Positions 561 438 432

GRAND TOTAL 182,683,031 191,099,732 192,279,037

Total Budgeted Positions 3,301 3,170 3,288

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270 Department of Education Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

Federal Funds

4111 Administration 291,761 30,000 87,771 268,317 281,853 959,702 4113 Administration 266,308 42,195 6,324 337,015 651,842 4114 Special Nutrition 458,713 76,707 273,461 846,262 1,655,143 4120 Administration 188,126 54,517 15,136 26,196 283,975 4131 Curriculum Assessment Tec. 268,930 85,141 267,285 770,862 1,392,218 4132 Planning, Research & Eval. 131,975 39,911 22,364 28,658 222,908 4134 Adult Vocational Education 272,415 94,812 81,608 407,452 856,287 4135 Bi-Lingual Services 67,411 22,826 21,023 63,740 175,000 4141 Administration 2,166,459 9,775 414,044 3,568,202 2,525,747 8,684,227 4144 Adult Education 242,067 15,000 77,681 213,743 123,102 671,593 4148 School Lunch 1,189,798 508,318 534,252 149,838 2,382,206 4161 Administration 571,171 161,362 140,000 1,127,431 1,999,964 4162 Special Education - STT/STJ 1,976,964 699,807 52,918 274,445 3,004,134 4163 IDEA-Individuals w/Disabil. 2,060,620 21,000 710,656 172,262 395,699 3,360,237 4171 Administration 1,563,294 181,000 259,115 2,518,650 2,491,213 7,013,272 4174 Adult Education 169,150 52,614 321,479 389,344 932,587 Consolidated Blck. Grnt. 2,315,126 2,315,126 4178 School Lunch 908,276 221,412 344,090 485,261 178,400 2,137,439

Total Federal Funds 12,793,438 478,187 3,731,567 8,962,285 12,732,383 38,697,860

GRAND TOTAL 114,231,000 478,187 36,046,079 11,540,879 25,350,092 4,632,800 192,279,037

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HOSPITAL AND HEALTH FACILITIES CORPORATION

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Roy L. Schneider and Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center and the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital function as an integrated system providing comprehensive quality health care to residents of the Virgin Islands and visitors in order to improve their health and wellness.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

In accordance with Act No. 6012, as amended by Act No. 6279, the Virgin Islands Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation was established to ensure that quality, comprehensive health care is available to residents and visitors throughout the territory. The Corporation, whose authority was expanded to incorporate the functions of human resources, the procurement of goods and/or services, and the financial management of the Hospital Revolving Fund, is committed to providing effective, affordable quality health care by implementing a new management structure that preserves decentralized control over health care facilities, yet incorporates the benefits of territory-wide planning and coordination.

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Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Schneider Regional Medical Center

Personal Services 15,601,216 17,892,876 17,995,485 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 4,731,712 5,871,984 5,116,103 Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. Utilities

Total General Fund 20,332,928 23,764,860 23,111,588

Total General Fund Positions 512 517 405

Juan F. Luis Hospital

Personal Services 14,972,634 14,688,706 14,501,388 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 3,815,877 4,278,944 4,546,716 Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. Utilities

Total General Fund 18,788,511 18,967,650 19,048,104

Total General Fund Positions 441 388 369

Total Budgeted Positions 953 905 774

GRAND TOTAL 39,121,439 42,732,510 42,159,692

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Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation Financial 3 Year Summary Expenditure, Appropriation and Recommendation

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Schneider Regional Medical Center 20,332,928 23,764,860 23,111,588

Total General Fund 20,332,928 23,764,860 23,111,588

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

SUB TOTAL 20,332,928 23,764,860 23,111,588

Juan F. Luis Hospital

Total General Fund 18,788,511 18,967,650 19,048,104

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

SUB TOTAL 18,788,511 18,967,650 19,048,104

GRAND TOTAL 39,121,439 42,732,510 42,159,692

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ROY L. SCHNEIDER HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Roy L. Schneider Hospital and Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center function as an integrated system providing comprehensive quality health care to residents of the U.S Virgin Islands and visitors of all ages, faith, and races in order to improve their health and wellness.

The Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute (CKCI) located at the Roy L. Schneider Hospital, St. Thomas, USVI, is founded on the principle that patients throughout the Caribbean deserve access to highly supportive, individualized and holistic care. Through its regional alliances throughout the Caribbean, the Cancer Institute emphasizes education, prevention, screening and early detection, while making available the most advanced treatment and research within a world-class center located close to home.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

Pursuant to Title 19, Chapter 16, Virgin Islands Code, as amended, the St. Thomas-St. John District Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation was created to oversee the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital (RLS) and Community Medical Center (CMC) and the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center (MKSCHC).

The Roy L. Schneider Hospital and Community Medical Center is a 169-bed, acute care facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Administration and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMC). All residents and visitors of the St. Thomas/St. John District are offered an extensive range of specialized and general services, which include medical, surgery, intensive care, hemo-dialysis, labor and delivery, hyperbaric medicine, emergency services, cardiology and neurosurgery. Ancillary medical services, such as laboratory services including histopathology, radiology, nuclear medicine and ultrasound medicine, orthopedic services, rehabilitative services, pharmaceutical, and physiological testing, are available to assist with the diagnosis and delivery of treatment.

The Roy L. Schneider Hospital and Community Medical Center continues to deliver the highest quality health care by coordinating its resources. It will also develop strategic plans consistent with the expectations and needs of the community and the policies promulgated by the Governing Board for the District of St. Thomas/St. John. The total quality management concept will be utilized to evaluate, modify and/or create operational processes to achieve efficiency and financial self-sufficiency.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Various Service Improvements/Implementations: o Addition of a new Medical Specialties systems. o Implementation of an upgraded billing system, including financial statements. o Changes in documentation and management of Medical Records. o Implementation of Pain Management Services through the use of PCA pumps. o Upgrades and renovations to service areas including Medical, Surgical Units and Labor and Delivery Unit-Birth Room. o Installation of televisions in patient rooms and waiting areas. o Implementation of Block Schedule Surgical times in the Surgical Suites o Implementation of ongoing Patient Satisfaction Survey Program. o Implementation of a ongoing customer satisfaction training program for all staff. x Implemented an aggressive financial balancing plan to bring hospital to current industry standards and adherence to accounting principles by completing the Financial Statements in compliance with GAAP. x Educated Managers and Directors on preparing and monitoring their own operating and capital budgets. x Achieved a 48% increase in collections with a positive shift to commercial and Medicare from self pay and Medicaid. x Re-invested $19 million dollars in capital improvement and needed upgrades. x Continuous human resources growth and retention. x Development of a Corporate Compliance Program as required by Federal Law. x Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA) requirements. x Development of an effective Emergency Preparedness/BioTerrorism readiness plan that meet CMS and JCAHO standards. x Decreased the overall length of stay for admitted patients by one day thus aligning with national and industry standards for patient care days. x Completion of all FEMA Mitigation repairs to both RLS and MKSCHC. x Upgrading of the computer hardware and software for MKSCHC. x Implementation of a number of community outreach educational classes and sessions at MKSCHC to the St. John Community. x Expanded the laboratory testing capabilities and services offering at MKSCHC. x Implemented facility upgrades including electronic assess in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Pursue a leadership and advocacy role with respect to defining healthcare policy that will shape the future of care in the U.S Virgin Islands (USVI). x Position RLSH/MKSCHC/CKCI as the clinical market leader, collaborating with physicians; to provide quality inpatient and outpatient healthcare services to residents of the USVI and neighboring islands. x Develop effective responses to the healthcare labor shortages and costs. x Focus on image development including a best-in-region customer service and user-friendly inpatient and outpatient facilities. x Improve financial performance in order to achieve greater capacity to effectively address market, operational and capital need challenges and promote financial self-sufficiency. x Leverage the Emergency Department as a High Profile Service. x Focus on major strategic initiatives to strengthen clinical capabilities through the key development of the Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute, leveraging women’s services as a core program, with emphasis on the efficient and effective management of surgical resources, and building payer and consumer preference. x Align the Quality Improvement and Safety Program with the strategic direction of the organization on an on-going basis. x Foster use of the performance improvement methodology and tools, and improved communication and coordination of performance improvement activities across the organization. x Improve employee performance and satisfaction through the revision of job descriptions consistent with national standards, the institution of competency- based assessments, improving education and development opportunities, developing programs for the promotion of employee health and well-being, and enhancement of the work environment. x Maintain JCAHO certification through continued compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards.

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ORG 4321 MYRAH KEATING SMITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center provides quality healthcare services to residents and visitors of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Services provided include emergency medical services 24 hours/7 days a week; urgent care/outpatient care, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and spirometry. Women’s healthcare includes family planning, pre-natal care and well-woman exams. Both laboratory and x-ray services are provided 24 hours per day for emergencies. Nutrition education classes are provided, in addition to dietary services for patients and staff. A helicopter landing pad is also available.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce average turn-around days of Radiology results and Lab Results from MKSCHC to RLSH. Performance Indicator: Average number of turn-around 3 days 2 days days for Radiology results. Performance Indicator: Average number of turn-around 3 days 2 days days for lab results.

Strategic Objective: Maintain a 5-day turnaround time from the initial patient visit, to medical records/billing processing. Performance Indicator: Percentage of 5-day target met. 50% 100%

Strategic Objective: Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers. Performance Indicator: Number of “Do Not Use Abbreviations” found documented in the medical records during closed record reviews. 0 0

ORG 4322 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the overall operation and administrative functions of the Roy L. Schneider Hospital and the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center in conjunction with the policies set forth by the Hospital’s Board of Trustees, the strategic plan and standards established by regulatory agencies.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Monitor patient satisfaction via the implementation of a regular, telephone survey provided to recently discharged hospital patients. Performance Indicator: Inpatient, outpatient and emergency department patient satisfaction data points as benchmarked against hospitals of similar demographics and patient base. (1) Emergency Dept. 4.05 4.10 (2) Inpatient Dept. 4.07 4.14 (3) Outpatient Dept. 4.35 4.70

Strategic Objective: Develop quarterly joint marketing initiatives. Performance Indicator: Total number of media opportunities (print, radio, tv) and health outreach programs. 4 6

Strategic Objective: Develop and implement organization-wide strategic plan. Performance Indicator: Percentage of overall organization utilization of strategic plan. 50% 100%

ORG 4323 MEDICAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is charged with the oversight of all medical staff functions to include the diagnosis and treatment of patients, respiratory services, anesthesia services and Student Clerkship Programs.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Comply with enforced Medical staff documentation standards to reduce the number of incomplete patient records by 10%. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of delinquent discharge records. -- 10%

Strategic Objective: Expand and enhance types of service lines by recruiting key physicians. Performance Indicator: Number of new physicians recruited. -- 2

Strategic Objective: Improve the coordination of care through appropriate discharge planning and resource utilization, throughout a patient’s stay. Performance Indicator: Reduced year to date average length of stay (ALOS). -- 10%

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ORG 4324 FINANCIAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for Patient Access, Health Information Management, Patient Financial Services (billing and collections), General Accounting, Payroll and Accounts Payable. These areas ensure the accurate reporting of critical fiscal and other information necessary to support not only the day to functions of the institution, but also the information necessary for management and the Board of Directors to plan and forecast future strategies. Each area within Financial Services contributes by providing current and historical financial and statistical information necessary to evaluate and ensure the sound operating of the institution using standardized reporting in accordance with industry standards.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase cash flow through clinical charge capture and effective collection efforts (Enhancement of Revenue Cycle). Performance Indicator: Average daily revenue generation. $210,705 $242,311 Total A/R - Balance. $125 m $75 m Total A/R – Active and Unbilled. $30,657,578 $21,202,191

Strategic Objective: Enhance cost containment throughout the organization by encouraged use of decision support tools to drive staffing decisions. Performance Indicator: Percentage of budgeted departments that maintain expenditures within or below budgeted spending levels. 50% 70%

Strategic Objective: Improve patient registration accuracy. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of returned bills. -- 10%

ORG 4325 NURSING SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination and direction of professional and support nursing services. The activity center has the primary authority and oversight for the practice of nursing, the development of nursing services, the evaluation of nursing services and program administration for the organization.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the risk of health care associated infections by use of hand gel/hand washing between patients care. Performance Indicator: Percentage of care providers compliant with hand hygiene protocol. 100% 100%

Strategic Objective: Improve staffing response time to clinical alarms within a 30 second time frame. Performance Indicator: Average response time to clinical alarms in ICU. 30 sec. 20 sec.

Strategic Objective: Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls. Performance Indicators: Percentage below average patient fall rate to national fall rate (NFR). 2% 3%

ORG 4326 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the provision of Support Services to employees and patients of the RLSH and MKSCHC, through the services of the following departments: Housekeeping; Laundry; Telecommunications; Management Information Systems; Security; Staff Transportation and Fleet Management Services; Facility and Biomedical Engineering and Maintenance. The activities are programmed, managed and documented to meet the requirements of hospital regulatory bodies, such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Management also directs compliance with federal and local mandates, and internal safety policies and procedures.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To improve efficiency and minimize repair costs by standardizing regular maintenance of all hospital vehicles. Performance Indicator: Percentage of hospital vehicles receiving scheduled general preventative maintenance. 100% 100%

Strategic Objective: Enforce visitor identification procedures to reduce the number of unidentified visitors. Performance Indicator: Total number of unidentified visitors throughout the hospital. 0 0

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To reduce and minimize the exposure of infectious material to Laundry Personnel by expanding in-service training to Nursing, Medical Staff, and other clinical/ancillary personnel. Performance Indicator: Number of findings of needles and infectious materials in Laundry. 0 0

ORG 4327 RISK MANAGEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Risk Management activity facilitates and oversees all aspects of the organization’s clinical and non-clinical performance improvement/quality assurance activities, by facilitating the establishment of structure, processes and outcome indicators, and by the development of operational standards and evaluation criteria, to prospectively, concurrently and retrospectively monitor, evaluate and improve known and suspected problems that influence patient care and outcome. This area also oversees, manages, and executes the organizational wide Corporate Compliance Program for the facility.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Aid the organization in maintaining the Joint Commission Accreditation standards at a 90-100% level of compliance annually. Performance Indicator: Total percentage of staff educated on accreditation standards annually. 100% 100%

Strategic Objective: Aid the organization in the development of the Environment of Care Monitoring System that meets the Patient Safety Standards compliance at 90-100% levels annually. Performance Indicator: The organization wide compliance percentage level of each patient safety goal met. 90% 100%

ORG 4328 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Professional Services activity center is comprised of the following revenue producing professional/diagnostics services: laboratory, rehabilitation, pharmacy, physiological testing, radiology, and dietary services at the Roy L. Schneider Hospital. Most of these services are available to patients and physicians twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week and provide a variety of diagnostic examinations and services to assist physicians with the identification, verification, treatment and documentation of patients’ diagnosis.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Decrease the number of Pharmacy incident reports prepared as a result of the unavailability of requested medications. Performance Indicator: Percentage of Pharmacy department incident reports documenting unavailability of medications. 0% 0%

Strategic Objective: Improve the accuracy of patient identification. Performance Indicator: Percentage of patients incorrectly identified prior to the administration of medications, blood and blood products. 0% 0%

Strategic Objective: Improve the efficiency and timeliness of diagnostic treatment by increasing the turn around time for laboratory tests ordered by the Emergency department. Performance Indicator: Average number of minutes for the ER stat menu from point of receipt. 30 mins. 15 mins.

ORG 4329 HYPERBARIC SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Hyperbaric Services activity center is a diagnostic and therapeutic center for the treatment of all conditions for which Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is required. These include decompression sickness, cerebral gas embolism, soft tissue necrosis, gas gangrene, carbon monoxide and other poisoning and chronic refractory osteomyelitis and radiation necrosis.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase community knowledge of the hyperbaric chamber to promote awareness of available services. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of number of patients treated in hyperbaric chamber. -- 25%

ORG 4331 STT/STJ HOSPITAL FACILITY BOARD

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The St. Thomas/St. John Hospital District Governing Board and the Virgin Islands Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation, were created and mandated by Act No. 6012, as amended by Act No. 6279, to provide governance to the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital and Community Health Center and the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center on the island of St. John.

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The leadership of the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital and Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center has the responsibility of providing the foundation and support for the planning, direction, coordination, provision and improvement of health care services, while in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure the effectiveness of board members, through constant education, in the dynamic and complex industry of healthcare. Performance Indicator: Board education sessions. -- 4

Strategic Objective: Maintain JCAHO accreditation, which is key to the future success of the RLS Hospital. Performance Indicator: Maintenance of JCAHO Accreditation. 100% 100%

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Schneider Regional Medical Center Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 16,828,706 16,782,764 17,995,485 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 4,738,522 4,952,441 5,116,103 Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. 200,000 Utilities

Total General Fund 21,767,228 21,735,205 23,111,588

Total General Fund Positions 517 517 467

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 21,767,228 21,735,205 23,111,588

Total Budgeted Positions 517 517 467

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Schneider Regional Medical Center Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

4321 St. John Clinic 1,777,874 414,468 2,192,342 4322 Administrator 569,422 143,479 712,901 4323 Medical Services 2,920,268 402,912 3,323,180 4324 Financial Services 1,931,650 662,804 2,594,454 4325 Nursing Services 5,070,807 1,613,228 6,684,035 4326 Supportive Services 1,292,307 497,798 1,790,105 4327 Risk Management 550,662 165,463 716,125 4328 Professional Services 2,350,441 787,616 3,138,057 4329 Hyperbaric Services 4331 St. Thomas Hosp. Fac. Bd. 65,000 18,447 83,447 4333 Cancer Treatment Center 1,467,054 409,888 1,876,942

Total General Fund 17,995,485 5,116,103 23,111,588

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 17,995,485 5,116,103 23,111,588

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GOVERNOR JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

MISSION STATEMENT:

To provide comprehensive quality health care services to all people in a timely, safe, compassionate, respectful and dignified manner.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

Juan F. Luis Hospital (JFLH) is the only hospital on St. Croix and is currently servicing 134 beds. Pursuant to Act No. 6012, the St. Croix District Board of Directors oversees the fulfillment of the hospital’s mission.

JFLH is a full-service hospital offering acute, emergency and ambulatory care, in a wide range of services including general and specialty medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, psychiatry, physical medicine, hemodialysis and others.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Both the Hospital and its Lab received full re-accreditation by JCAHO in June, 2004 x Commenced the following capital projects: o Replacement of all pipes in the facility. Expected cost: $2.7 million. 50% completed. o Repairing the air conditioning system. Expected cost: $800,000. 50% completed. o Repairing the Cistern. Expected cost: $250,000. 80% completed. o Implemented Phase I of the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence Expected cost for the entire project: $15 million. 15% completed. x Expanded ICU/CCU beds to 9. Acquired new equipment, including space lab monitors and telemetry system; performed advanced interventional procedures such as cardioverter defibrillation, angiogram, angioplasty, catherization, aortogram, tromboctomy, transesophageal echocardiogram, pacemaker implantation and interrogation, angiojet thrombectomy, and other new procedures. x Published two (2) articles in the “Cath Lab Digest” (a national medical publication) on September 2004 and October 2005. x Acquired more technologically advanced equipment for the Pediatrics/Neonatal Units resulting in a significant reduction of the off-island transfer of sick infants. x Performed plastic surgical procedures such as liposuction, breast augmentation/reduction, facial and body alteration. x Performed Neurosurgery such as cervical surgery, laminectomy, craniotomy, posterior Foss surgery, spinal surgery, brain surgery, intracranial pressure monitoring, among others. x Performed advanced Radiological procedures such as MRI, CT scan, nuclear medicine, sonogram, doppler, and others. x Received approval as a Community Training Site from the American Heart Association and now provides certification for training for Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. x Increased operating revenue by 5% over FY 2003; Under-spent the FY 2004 General Fund allocation by over $2 million; and resumed payment of the Health Revolving Fund

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Significantly increased patient care satisfaction x Increase hospital staff job satisfaction x Increase fiscal viability x Increase community awareness x Fully complete capital projects started in FY 2004

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ORG 4341 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Unit plans, organizes, controls and coordinates all operations of the hospital to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the average wait time for treatment in the emergency room for non-emergency patients to three hours. Performance Indicator: Number of waiting hours in the emergency room for non-emergency patients. 4 3

Strategic Objective: Improve the overall job satisfaction of the staff through ongoing training, and employee recognition programs. Performance Indicator: Number of programs conducted. 2 3

ORG 4342 MEDICAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Medical Services Unit is responsible for the oversight of all medical staff involved with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This unit’s additional responsibilities include respiratory therapy and anesthesiology functions.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of sentinel events to zero. Performance Indicator: Number of sentinel events occurring. 1 0

Strategic Objective: Establish Centers of Excellence in cardiovascular, women’s health and neonatology/pediatrics. Performance Indicator: Number of centers established. New 3

Strategic Objective: Conduct surveys among patients to establish patients satisfaction rating. Performance Indicator: Number of surveys conducted. 10 12

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ORG 4343 FINANCIAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Financial Services Unit is responsible for all financial transactions of the hospital, including patient admission and registration, patient billing, revenue collection, payroll, maintaining medical records, accounts payable, materials management, general accounting and budgeting.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase patient-care revenue collections. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in revenue collection. 10% 10%

Strategic Objective: Reduce operating expenses by 10% Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in operating costs. 10% 10%

ORG 4344 NURSING SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Nursing department is responsible for assuring quality nursing care through the application of standard nursing practices as defined by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospitals, Health Care Financing Administration, the Virgin Islands Board of Nursing and the American Nurses’ Association. Twenty-four hour services are provided to assist patients and families in reaching their maximum level of wellness.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Conduct surveys on patient satisfaction to establish baseline for rating of services. Performance Indicator: Number of surveys conducted. 10 12

Strategic Objective: Reduce the incidents of nosocomial infections. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of nosocomial infection events. 15% 15%

Strategic Objective: Reduce operating costs through hiring of more permanent nurses and less transient nurses. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in operating costs. 10% 20%

291 GOVERNOR JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

ORG 4345 SUPPORT SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Support Services Unit is responsible for providing patient and staff services, which include personnel and materials management, laundry, housekeeping, communication, security, transportation, printing and the hospital facilities maintenance.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of staff labor relations grievances by 25%. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of labor- related grievances filed . 10% 25%

Strategic Objective: Sponsor 12 health promotion and information sessions in the community via the media. Performance Indicator: Number of health promotion and information session held. 12 12

Strategic Objective: Complete replacement of all copper water pipes to eliminate leaks. Performance Indicator: Number of leaks reported . 5 0

Strategic Objective: Improve indoor air quality by completing the upgrade of the air conditioning system. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of HVAC system. 50% 100%

ORG 4346 QUALITY MANAGEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Unit monitors the quality of care given by the Hospital and develops performance improvement plans, in conjunction with the clinical and support staff, to ensure the implementation and maintenance of these plans. This includes the surveillance, identification, prevention, investigation and management of all circumstances that could lead to adverse professional and financial risk and liability to the hospital; and extends to emergency preparedness, infection control, employee health and safety, claims management, environment of care management ethics, patient’s rights and education.

292 GOVERNOR JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of patient complaints by 25%. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in patient complaints. 25% 25%

Strategic Objective: Develop quality indicators for each Clinical unit within the Hospital. Performance Indicator: Number of quality indicators developed. 2 4

Strategic Objective: Issue quarterly performance reports to the Board of Directors. Performance Indicator: Number of reports issued. 4 4

ORG 4347 PROFESSIONAL/ANCILLARY SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Professional Services Unit is responsible for providing all functions of dietary, laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitative therapy, medical social services, and physiology testing services to support in-patient diagnosis and treatment.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce turnaround time to complete diagnostic tests, including Xrays, by 20%. Performance Indicators: Hours utilized for completion of diagnostic tests. 48 40

Strategic Objective: Implement the Meditech Emergency Department (ER) module. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of ER module implementation. 20% 100%

Strategic Objective: Implement the Omnicell Automated Drug Dispensing system. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of OADD System implementation. 20% 100%

293 GOVERNOR JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

ORG 4348 ST. CROIX HOSPITAL FACILITY BOARD

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The governance of the hospital is vested in the Board, which has the overall responsibility of ensuring that the hospital is administered in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures, laws and regulations of the United States Virgin Islands and the mission statement and objectives as set forth in the Board’s Bylaws.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reorganize Board committees to allow for a 50% increase in attendance by hospital staff at committee meetings. Performance Indicator: Percentage increased in staff attendance at committee meetings. 10% 50%

Strategic Objective: Improve data analyses and decision making through written monthly reports provide to the Board by all committees. Performance Indicator: Number of written reports received. 10 12

Strategic Objective: Acquire new officers to the Board of Directors Performance Indicator: Number of new officers elected. 0 2

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Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 14,972,634 14,688,706 14,501,388 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 3,815,877 4,278,944 4,546,716 Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. Utilities

Total General Fund 18,788,511 18,967,650 19,048,104

Total General Fund Positions 388 388 368

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 18,788,511 18,967,650 19,048,104

Total Budgeted Positions 388 388 368

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Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

4341 Administrator 479,851 146,778 626,629 4342 Medical Services 3,270,711 858,505 4,129,216 4343 Financial Services 1,202,287 403,270 1,605,557 4344 Nursing Services 6,529,157 2,043,338 8,572,495 4345 Supportive Services 1,401,923 578,016 1,979,939 4346 Risk Management 211,660 63,080 274,740 4347 Professional Services 1,405,799 453,729 1,859,528 4348 STX Hospital Facility Board

Total General Fund 14,501,388 4,546,716 19,048,104

Total Other Local Funds

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 14,501,388 4,546,716 19,048,104

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Department of Human Services is to provide responsive and effective services which will motivate individuals and families to achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW

Pursuant to Title 34 of the Virgin Islands Code, the Department serves as the “State Agency” for the administration and coordination of publicly financed programs, exclusive of health and housing needs, for individuals who are poor, disabled, juvenile delinquents, senior citizens and low income families with children.

The Department operates a service delivery system through 4 (four) major program divisions, 3 (three) offices and 3 (three) twenty four hour residential facilities. A staff of 1,013 professionals and para-professionals administer services through the following division and offices:

x The Office of Intake and Emergency Services operates as the first respondent to persons and families in crisis. It also administers an indigent burial program. x The Division of Senior Citizens Affairs addresses the residential, social, recreational, protective and pharmaceutical needs of the elderly and dysfunctional adults. x The Division of Children, Youth and Families encompasses residential services, foster care, juvenile justice, child abuse and neglect and delinquency prevention services. x The Division of Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services provides diagnostic assessment, training, support services and physical restoration to promote employment and independent living for persons with significant disabilities. x The Office of Residential Services monitors on and off island residential services for adults and youth with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances. x The Office of Child Care and Regulatory Services provides assistance for working families needing child care services. x The Division of Financial Programs provides a variety of services to assist poor families in maintaining a decent standard of living. This unit also implements the mandate to move families off the welfare rolls into competitive employment. x Twenty-four hour residential facilities include the Youth Rehabilitation Center, Herbert Grigg and Queen Louise Homes for the Aged.

297 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Renovations to the Richmond Senior Citizens’ Center on St. Croix were completed. The center can accommodate approximately 45 elderly persons. x Twenty five (25) persons with significant disabilities were placed in competitive employment earning real wages and are presently considered self-sufficient. x The Nutrition Program has expanded to include a public education project on maintaining healthy eating habits and a healthy lifestyle. In a cooperative effort with the Food Stamp Program and partial funding by the Federal Food and Nutrition Services Office, a plan was implemented to provide outreach services. x The Division of Senior Citizens Affairs served 204,513 meals for 1,692 elderly individuals and persons with disabilities. x Quality Improvement Plans for the Head Start Program were submitted and approved by the Administration on Children and Families in the areas of Prevention and Early Intervention, Family Partnership Building, Enrollment, Fiscal Management, Human Resources, Health and Safety and Playground Maintenance. x The Food Stamp Program implemented Simplified Reporting requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Farm Bill Legislation. This process makes reporting less difficult for clients and can result in the reduction of errors. x The Department’s Fiscal Unit has developed and implemented a payment system for child care providers under the Office of Child Care and Regulatory Services eliminating a third party involvement. x Compensation for innocent victims of crime was awarded in the amount of $240,000. x Twenty-five students from DHS and other public and private agencies graduated with Masters Degrees in Social Work from Norfolk State University. x The Office of Planning and Management completed Phase 1 of the wide area network implementation project. x Outline programs and service systems with sub-grantee agencies to reduce juvenile delinquent behavior among young adolescents. x Ensure an increased level of consumer input through the development of an advisory committee with representation from all three islands. x Increase the level of collaboration with other agencies to address the issue of homelessness in the Territory. x Respond to the growing demands of an increasing elderly population through an expanded service delivery system.

298 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Outline a plan for the relocation of Queen Louise Home for the Aged. x Implement an improvement plan for the Foster Care Program to increase the number of therapeutic homes for children and adolescents. x Ensure that the department maintains compliance with all head start standards and the Quality Improvement Plan. x Implement a comprehensive reorganization plan for the Youth Promotion and Delinquency Prevent Program in the Division of Children Youth and Families.

x Develop a tracking system to determine the level of success achieved by families that were former recipients of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Program and are now employed. x Develop public/private partnership to accommodate the Bolongo Bay Renovation Project, a treatment facility for boys.

299 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

ORG 4720 MAINTENANCE AND TRANSPORTATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Maintenance and Transportation coordinates and implements a comprehensive system of physical plant upkeep for approximately 67 sites operated by the Department of Human Services. This component also operates and maintains a comprehensive transportation system that facilitates the operation of all departmental programs.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide upkeep for the physical plant facilities operated by the Department of Human Services Performance Indicator: Number of facilities operated by DHS that are provided physical plant upkeep. 67 67

Strategic Objective: Provide a comprehensive transportation System for all DHS programs by keeping all vehicles operational a minimum of ninety percent of the time each month. Performance Indicator: Percentage of time each vehicle is operational per month. 90% 90%

ORG 4721 EXECUTIVE OFFICE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of the Commissioner is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the efficient operation of four major divisions, three offices, three 24-hour residential facilities and administrative support service units.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure consumer involvement in the strategic planning and policy development as related to the service delivery system. Performance Indicator: Number of consumers screened and selected to serve on the advisory committee. 5 5 Performance Indicator: Number of advisory committees developed. 1 2

300 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop an assessment instrument to track the employment status of former recipients of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Program. Performance Indicator: Percentage of data collected on the employment status of TANF recipients. 40% 60%

ORG 4724 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Planning & Development provides automation and communication planning and support for all Department of Human Services programs including financial assistance and other eligibility determination programs, as well as financial accounting and other administrative support programs. This office also plans, coordinates, and supports long range planning as related to capital development and/or improvement, security and risk management and emergency management. Moreover, the office initiates/develops, processes, tracks and monitors all DHS procurement documents as related to professional services and construction contracts, lease agreements, notices of grant awards, insurance and related matters.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide automation and communication support to seven DHS Divisions/Offices, and three administrative support components through the implementation of a departmental wide-area network (WAN). Performance Indicator: Number of Divisions/Offices and administrative support components connected to the departmental wide-area network (WAN) 6 6

Strategic Objective: Provide capital planning and development support to facilitate the completion of architectural/engineering work for the renovation of the Sugar Estate Head Start Building on St. Thomas. Performance Indicator: Percentage of architectural/engineering services completed. 100% --- Performance Indicator: Percentage of construction work completed on the Sugar Estate Head Start Building. --- 60%

301 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

ORG 4725 PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This office provides over-all administration for all areas of personnel and labor relations to include managing vacancies and staffing levels, maintaining an effective performance management system, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, handles dispute and grievance resolutions and promoting good employee relations.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement a Human Resources Information System by September 30, 2006. Performance Indicator: Number of key personnel functions computerized. 4 4

Strategic Objective: Develop and distribute a comprehensive manual of personnel policy and procedures to be distributed to supervisory staff. Performance Indicator: Number of manuals distributed. 700 350

Strategic Objective: Train DHS staff regarding the new policy and procedure manual. Performance Indicator: Percentage of DHS staff trained on new personnel policies and procedures. 30% 70%

ORG 4726 FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The responsibilities of the Office of Fiscal and Administrative Operations are to operate an efficient system of accounting and budgeting controls for all divisions and activity centers of the Department; to formulate policies and plans wherever accounting and budgeting activities are involved; to respond to audit questions and implement recommendations applicable to the fiscal operations of the Department. The office is also responsible for the submission of financial reports, drawdown of federal funds related to budgets, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, auditing, processing of utility bills and all other invoices related to the payment process.

302 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Reduce the number of findings related to the fiscal operations of the Food Stamp, Head Start and Social Services Block Grant Programs in the Single Audit process. Performance Indicator: Number of findings for each program area. 3 2

Strategic Objective: Implement a new accounting system to fully automate accounting procedures and improve reporting timeliness and accuracy. Performance Indicator: Number of federal reports submitted within the required deadline. 5 6

ORG 4727 MANAGEMENT EVALUATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Management Evaluation (ME) Unit is responsible to conduct reviews and interviews with customers, organizations, programs procedures, etc., to ensure federal compliance. The Quality Control Unit is responsible for reviewing samples of Food Stamp cases to ensure federal compliance.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Acquire current dates that will benefit the corrective action plan and ME review to minimize error in the Food Stamp Program thereby reducing monthly error findings to 1%. Performance Indicator: Number of monthly error findings in the program. 3 1

Strategic Objective: Ensure that all cases are completed within the 75-day period. Performance Indicator: Number of monthly caseload completed within 75 days. 210 350

ORG 4728 OFFICE OF THE LEGAL COUNSEL

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of the Legal Counsel provides legal guidance to the Department of Human Services, including the ongoing review of all pending litigation involving the department as well as reviewing and/or drafting all agreements for the department.

303 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Consolidate the Office of Fraud, Fair Hearings and Appeals with the Office of Legal Counsel. Performance Indicator: Percentage of transition completed for the merging of offices. 75% 100%

ORG 4730 RESEARCH AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Research and Resource Development (ORRD) coordinates a variety of program development and grants management activities for the Department of Human Services (DHS) which include identifying and securing funding, ensuring programs remain in compliance with statutory and program regulations while also being responsive to stakeholders in the community; and maintaining statistical and program data on program outcomes.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Maintain annual statistical data base for 37 federally funded and 8 locally funded DHS programs. Performance Indicator: Number of statistical and program summaries completed for all services provided by DHS in the Divisions/Offices of Senior Citizen Affairs; Intake and Emergency Services; Residential Services; Children, Youth and Families; Disabilities and Rehabilitation; Head Start; Child Care and Licensing; Financial Services. 45 45

Strategic Objective: Maintain annual statistical database for 39 federally funded and eight locally funded DHS programs. Performance Indicator: Number of statistical and program summaries completed for all services provided by DHS Offices Number of budget summaries completed for DHS Offices both local and federal. 47 47

304 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

ORG 4731 SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS - ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Senior Citizens Affairs (SCA) provides over-all administration, which includes planning, coordinating and directing all programs for disabled adults and the elderly. These include, protective services, homes for the aged, nutrition, information and referral, in-home services, family caregiver services, employment services, socio- recreational and support and volunteer programs.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide administrative direction and support, including supervision, staff training and development for 19 programs serving disabled adults and the elderly. Performance Indicators: Number of staff persons receiving monitoring and supervision. 7 8

Strategic Objective: Ensure compliance with all federal mandates for funding through the Administration on Aging, Department of Labor, and Corporation for National Service to ensure 85% compliance and no more than 3 findings upon completion of audit. Performance Indicators: Number of audit findings 3 3

ORG 4732 HOMES AND NUTRITION PROGRAM

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This component provides 24-hour a day, year-round residential care, including nursing and support services, for frail elderly individuals. Both congregate and home delivered meals are provided.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Improve the service delivery systems of the Homes for Aged and the Nutrition Program. Performance Indicator: Number of critical nursing and nutrition positions filled. 5 2

Strategic Objective: Reduce unapproved admissions to the Homes. Performance Indicator: Number of admissions without the committee’s approval. 0 0

305 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Review/Revise admission policies and procedures. Performance Indicator: Number of admissions policies and procedures completed, approved and distributed. 8 8

Strategic Objective: Improve fiscal accountability and documentation systems by providing QuickBooks Pro software for five SCA programs, including the Homes. Performance Indicator: Number of SCA programs with QuickBooks Pro implemented. 5 8

Strategic Objective: Conduct assessment interviews with consumers of the Congregate Meals Program via visits to senior centers and other meal distribution sites. Performance Indicator: Number of assessment interviews conducted. 100 120

ORG 4733 SOCIO-RECREATION PROGRAM

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This program operates Senior Citizens Centers for persons over 60 years of age who meet daily during the week for recreational, health, supportive, social, spiritual, and educational activities. It prevents social isolation and increases well-being of the elderly.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: In partnership with Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, provide important legal information for senior citizens by sponsoring district conferences. Performance Indicator: Number of conferences held in each district . 2 2

Strategic Objective: Increase the number of senior citizens attending the Senior Centers daily by 5%. Performance Indicator: Number of persons enrolled. 325 350

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ORG 4734 ELDERLY SOCIAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This component is a combination of six (6) different programs providing a variety of services to senior citizens. The General Fund supports homemaker services to disabled adults and frail, at risk elderly persons, Information and Referral Services, Senior ID cards, and the Pharmaceutical Assistance Program. Federal Grants supports the three (3) other programs: Foster Grandparents Program (FGP), Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP).

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Improve the effectiveness of the Homemakers Program through comprehensive training with the newly developed standard operational procedural manual. Performance Indicator: Number of staff persons participating in training activities. 27 30

Strategic Objective: Increase program capacity by adding Home Health Aides to the program. Performance Indicator: Number of Home Health Aides added to program. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Provide pharmaceutical assistance to 357 elderly persons. Performance Indicator: Number of seniors receiving assistance with medication purchases. 357 360

Strategic Objective: Build the program capacity of Information & Referral Services by adding at least two Social Workers to provide social services to clients. Performance Indicator: Number of Social Workers added to the program. 1 1

ORG 4736 ELDERLY PROTECTIVE SERVICES (Adult Protection)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit provides case management services and protective services to disabled adults and elderly person. All suspected cases of disabled adult and elder abuse and/or neglect is referred to this program. The unit also processes applications for the Homes for the Aged and provide direct service to individuals benefiting from the Disabled Persons Special Fund and the Cancer Care Program.

307 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Provide investigation, referral, case management and treatment service for 90 adults, ages 18-59 and 190 elderly citizens, age 60 and above. Performance Indicator: Number of clients served, ages 18-59. 139 142 Performance Indicator: Number of clients served, age 60 and over. 291 295

ORG 4738 LUCINDA MILLIN AND WHIM GARDENS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The purpose of this program is to provide nursing care for elderly persons who are semi- independent and reside in the Lucinda Millin Home (LMH) and Whim Gardens, assisted living homes.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Improve the quality of care provided for residents requiring a high level of nursing support services by implementing an updated record keeping system. Performance Indicator: Number of elderly whose records contain medical information as required by the Nurse Supervisor for Queen Louise Home. 23 23

Strategic Objective: Increase the skill level of nurses in the assisted living facilities, through training on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Performance Indicator: Number of nurses who received skill training in HIPAA regulations. 11 18

Strategic Objective: In partnership with the East End Clinic, provide an on-site clinic for primary medical services for the residents of LMH. Performance Indicator: Number of residents who received services at the on-site clinic. 15 25

308 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

ORG 4751 ADMINISTRATION – DISABILITIES&REHABILITAION SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit provides administrative supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation and Special Services programs which include Community Rehabilitation Programs, Disabled Person’s Fund, and Developmental Disabilities Program Territory-wide.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure compliance with federal mandates which include submitting the annual update to the State Plan, submitting quarterly and annual reports, within the required time frame. Performance Indicator: Number of citations for non- compliance with federal mandates and requirements. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Participate in Workforce Investment System activities to ensure compliance with 1998 amendments to the Rehabilitation Act that requires Vocational Rehabilitation to link services with the Territories’ Workforce Investment System. Performance Indicator: Number of activities DHS attended. 6 6

Strategic Objective: Individualize the provision of services provided through Independent Living grant funds. Performance Indicator: Develop a caseload of not more than 12 persons who will receive individualized Independent Living Services. 12 25

ORG 4752 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

To provide local match funds to the federal Vocational Rehabilitation Program which assesses, plans, develops and provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with disabilities to enable them to prepare for and engage in gainful employment.

309 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Acquire a qualified staff of vocational rehabilitation counselors that meet Comprehensive System Personal Development (CSPD) requirements. Performance Indicator: Number of persons recruited to fill vacant vocational rehabilitation counselor positions. 2 3

Strategic Objective: Maintain a level of competency to continue to meet federal standards and indicators performance levels. Performance Indicator: Number of persons with physical and mental disabilities obtaining employment outcomes in competitive job settings. 65 75 Performance Indicator: Number of persons making salaries above the minimum wage who were placed in competitive job settings. 65 75

ORG 4753 SPECIAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit provides a variety of support rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities to increase independent living skills, job readiness skills and extended employment services.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop and design the process for assessing individuals referred to the Community Rehabilitation Program. Performance Indicator: Percentage of assessment tools available to train staff. 50% 100%

Strategic Objective: Educate parents, guardians, school officials and perspective transitioning students on the function of the Community Rehabilitation Program and other post-school services. Performance Indicator: Number of quarterly educational workshops held. 2 4

310 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

ORG 4761 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION - CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES (CYF)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of the Administrator provides Territory-wide administrative support and supervision to the Offices of Intervention Services, Youth Rehabilitation Center, and the Youth Promotion and Delinquency Prevention Program within the Division of Children, Youth and Families in the areas of personnel, fiscal and grants management, planning, program development, monitoring and evaluation.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop a reorganization plan for Youth Promotions and Delinquency Prevention Program to increase the number of at-risk youth served. Performance Indicators: Number of at-risk youth served. 25 35

Strategic Objective: Apply for federal and local grants to support programs for children and families. Performance Indicator: Number of applications for financial assistance completed. 3 6

ORG 4762 OFFICE OF PRE-SCHOOL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Pre-School Services (PSS) administers the Head Start program which provides a comprehensive early childhood program for low-income families.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure a skilled, qualified managerial staff who meets stringent Head Start Performance Standards. Performance Indicator: Number of managerial positions filled. 19 19 Performance Indicator: Number of management training sessions provided for PSS Coordinators and Assistant Administrator. 10 10

Strategic Objective: Provide at-risk centers with adequate security to ensure the safety of children, staff and parents. Performance Indicator: Number of centers with adequate security personnel. 0 3

311 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

ORG 4763 OFFICE OF INTERVENTION SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Intervention Services provides Territory-wide case management services to minors and their families in accordance with the V.I. Code. This includes: protective care, foster care, family preservation, adoptions, custody, juvenile justice, persons in need of supervision (PINS), pre-trial and post-trial services for juvenile offenders.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Recruit additional foster parents for the St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John districts through outreach and media activities by end of fiscal year. Performance Indicator: Number of applicants screened and selected. 5 5

Strategic Objective: Retain “active” foster parents through increased communication (i.e. meetings, telephone, training, and home visits). Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in the number of active foster parents. 35% 50%

Strategic Objective: Provide training for foster parents and staff in the areas of child abuse and neglect, separation and attachment, and other behavioral/developmental issues pertaining to children. Performance Indicator: Number of foster parents and staff trained. 90 100

Strategic Objective: Implement a life skills training program for youth and their families who are currently under the Protective Care Program by end of fiscal year 2005. Performance Indicator: Number of youth and families who successfully complete the life skills training program. 15 15

Strategic Objective: Conduct group sessions for the juvenile delinquent population and their families. Performance Indicator: Number of group sessions conducted for juvenile delinquents and families. 30 40

Strategic Objective: Develop and establish an alternative type sentencing program to service pre-delinquent and delinquent youth and their families for the St. Thomas/St. John district. Performance Indicator: One new youth facility on is established. 1 1

312 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

ORG 4764 YOUTH PROMOTION AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Youth Promotion and Delinquency Prevention Program through a five-year state plan of the Governor’s portion of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act coordinates youth programming and community partnerships that involve high-risk youth for the purpose of increasing their self-sufficiency and job readiness.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Partner with community and private sector agencies to provide opportunities for youth to participate in after-school and summer apprentice work programs throughout the Territory. Performance Indicator: Number of youth who participate in apprenticeship programs. 35 35

Strategic Objective: Through funding from DOE, provide financial support to organizations for after-school and summer programs for youth who meet the eligibility criteria. Performance Indicator: Number of fiscal grants distributed to organizations throughout the Territory. 30 15

ORG 4766 YOUTH REHABILITATION CENTER FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Youth Rehabilitation Center (YRC) provides a 24-hour safe and secure detention facility for pre-trial, male and female adjudicated youth and youth transferred as adults for committing serious felonies.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of dormitory rooms for the residents remanded to YRC beginning January 2005. Performance Indicator: Number of new bed spaces available. 30 ---

Strategic Objective: Expand the YRC facility to accommodate the separation of the juvenile populations (i.e. status offenders, INS detainees, transferees, adjudicated youth) by January 2005. Performance Indicator: Number of youth accommodated in new dormitories annually. 15 30

313 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide pre-service training to new recruits/correction officers. Performance Indicator: Number of recruits trained to become correction officers. 10 5

Strategic Objective: Provide in-service training for civilian and security staff. Performance Indicator: Number of staff trained. 40 50

ORG 4771 ADMINISTRATION – FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Administrative Office is responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring and implementing all federal and local policies as they relate to the Food Stamp, Public Assistance, TANF, Jobs Opportunity Basic Skills (JOBS) and Energy Assistance Programs Territory-wide.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement a debit card system in the cash program by October 2005. Performance Indicator: Number of cash cases to be converted to the debit card system. 1,320 1,450

Strategic Objective: Ensure all federal mandates are implemented in a timely manner in the Food Stamp Program, and contain the error rate below the federal tolerance level. Performance Indicator: Program’s error rate decreased 28.5%. 6.96 5.00

ORG 4772 INCOME MAINTENANCE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT: This unit is responsible for providing monthly cash assistance to all eligible individuals and families in the Territory in accordance with federal and local regulations.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide debit card benefits to all cash recipients on the first of each month. Performance Indicator: Number of persons receiving assistance by the first of each month. 1,320 1,450

314 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

ORG 4773 FOOD STAMP

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The purpose of the Food Stamp Program is to raise the nutritional level of low-income eligible households in the Territory in accordance with federal regulations.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement all mandatory regulations and maintain the error rate below the federal tolerance level. Performance Indicator: Percentage decrease in the error rate. 6.96% 5.00%

ORG 4774 ENERGY ASSISTANCE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

To assist low-income households in the Territory with payment of their electrical and gas bills.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure that all eligible households bills are paid timely in order to avoid disconnection of service. Performance Indicator: 100% of eligible households approved for assistance. 1,350 1,450

ORG 4775 GENERAL SOCIAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

Social Services is charged in assisting TANF recipients in minimizing barriers towards self-sufficiency.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reform the TANF program to comply with the healthy family initiative. Performance Indicator: A Family Life Specialist position created within the JOBS Program. --- 1

315 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

ORG 4776 JOBS PROGRAM

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The JOBS Program is charged in accordance with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) Act of 1996, requiring TANF recipients to work in exchange for time limit assistance.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide supportive training and employment to TANF recipients referred to the program in accordance with PRWORA Act of 1996. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in the number of TANF participants. 50% 75%

ORG 4781 ADMINISTRATION-CHILD CARE REGULATORY & VOLUNTEER SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit provides administrative supervision of the Child Care Development Fund and the Licensing Unit.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Process 90% of all payment documents and reports in accordance with standard government procedure within one week of receipt. Performance Indicator: Percent of documents processed within one week of receipt. 90% 90%

Strategic Objective: Complete all phases of implementation of data base system with security measures to ensure effective and proper processing of 100% of all applications for child care subsidy. Performance Indicator: Percent of applications processed in accordance with guideline. 100% 100%

316 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

ORG 4784 BUREAU OF LICENSING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit is responsible for licensing and monitoring public and private early learning programs and youth enhancement programs in accordance with local and federal health and safety regulations. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: License 100% of the Territory’s early learning programs and youth enhancement programs within 90 days of initial application. Performance Indicator: Number of programs licensed within 90 days of application. 250 250

Strategic Objective: Provide at least 2 monitoring visits per program within 12 months of date of licensure. Performance Indicator: Number of monitoring visits per program. 2 2

ORG 4792 INTAKE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Intake and Emergency Services accepts, screens and processes new referrals and inquiries and investigates reports of alleged abuse and neglect. The office provides Emergency Welfare Services and Family Preservation Assistance to individuals and families who are at risk or are in need of emergency services. The office also monitors and supports sub-grantee and other community-based organizations which provide advocacy/social services to target groups.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Investigate and provide emergency protective services to abused and neglected children. Performance Indicators: Number of abuse and neglect investigations completed. 375 378

Strategic Objective: Address the special needs of adolescents experiencing teen pregnancies and behavioral/emotional problems. Performance Indicators: Number of adolescents with special needs served. 150 175

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide referral and advocacy housing services to homeless clients. Performance Indicators: Number of adults assisted with housing services. 48 50

Strategic Objective: Address the special needs of adults between the ages of 18 – 59 who are able-bodied. Performance Indicators: Number of adults served. 175 178 Strategic Objective: Provide burial services for individuals or families in need. Performance Indicators: Number of burial services provided. 50 57

ORG 4711 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Residential Services coordinates both on and off island residential placement of adults, adolescents and children with disabling conditions or behaviors that require specialized residential treatment.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objectives: Provide treatment and other related care in residential facilities for adults, adolescents and children with severe emotional and physical disorders. Performance Indicators: Number of adults, adolescents and children with emotional and physical disorders treated. 118 120

Strategic Objectives: Increase the number of children and adults who have completed treatment programs. Performance Indicators: Number of adults, adolescents and children completing treatment. 4 6

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Department of Human Services Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 12,511,481 13,994,016 14,952,982 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 3,974,388 4,803,100 5,071,881 Supplies 845,960 1,061,252 1,102,524 Other Svs. & Chgs. 15,682,410 18,261,621 19,279,821 Utilities 1,065,353 914,611 933,075

Total General Fund 34,079,592 39,034,600 41,340,283

Total General Fund Positions 518 509 516

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Federal Funds

Personal Services 10,431,326 11,485,159 11,649,193 Capital Outlays 3,150,997 162,950 Fringe Benefits 3,427,033 4,343,597 4,560,172 Supplies 934,305 962,074 696,536 Other Svs. & Chgs. 8,173,373 10,910,565 11,575,381 Utilities 399,358 385,000 380,000

Total Federal Funds 23,365,395 31,237,392 29,024,232

Total Federal Funds Positions 530 485 500

GRAND TOTAL 57,444,987 70,271,992 70,364,515

Total Budgeted Positions 1,048 994 1,016

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Department of Human Services Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

4762 CYF - Pre-school Services 5,103,303 2,111,910 465,746 748,334 205,000 8,634,293 4763 Evaluation & Diagnosis Inter. 819,472 104,950 259,243 11,280 55,473 1,250,418 4764 CFY - Safe & Drug Free 289,890 289,890 4772 Public Assistance Program 2,800,000 2,800,000 4773 Food Stamp 1,409,561 547,063 60,000 2,339,731 100,000 4,456,355 4774 Financial Program-Energy Asst. 21,427 21,427 4775 General Social Services 123,592 47,528 4,275 22,572 197,967 4776 J.O.B.S. 299,740 20,000 110,932 20,000 197,299 10,000 657,971 4781 Office of Administration 106,051 39,687 145,738 4785 CYF - Administration 289,600 15,000 100,588 29,000 1,665,170 20,000 2,119,358 4792 Intake & Emergency Service 501,310 171,776 99,500 772,586

Total Federal Funds 11,649,193 162,950 4,560,172 696,536 11,575,381 380,000 29,024,232

GRAND TOTAL 26,602,175 162,950 9,632,053 1,799,060 30,855,202 1,313,075 70,364,515

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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources is to protect, maintain and manage the natural and cultural resources of the Virgin Islands through proper coordination of economic and structural development in collaboration with other local, federal and non-governmental organizations, for the benefit of present and future generations so that they will live safer, healtier lives in harmony with their environment and cultural heritage.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources was established by Act No. 5265 signed into law on June 24, 1987. It administers and enforces all laws pertaining to the preservation of fish and wildlife, trees and vegetation, and water resources, including the protection of safe drinking water; air and water pollution; oil pollution; flood control; sewers and sewage disposal. Also included are managing and exacting compliance for mineral and other natural resources; pesticides control; and preservation of the archaeological, architectural, cultural and historical resources. In addition, it also administers and requires adherence to laws pertaining to growth and development in the coastal zone, coastal lands and offshore islands and cays. It also oversees the compliance of boat registration; mooring and anchoring of vessels within the territorial waters; land survey and land sub-division; development and building permits and code enforcement; earth change permits in the first and second tiers; and zoning administration.

Additionally, the department is responsible for formulating long-range comprehensive and functional development plans for the human, economic and physical resources of the Territory.

It is also mandated to promote, support, implement, maintain, and coordinate library information services and museums on a Territory-wide basis. In addition, it has to preserve the archives of the Virgin Islands, in conjunction with the official Archive Council, and record other items having sufficient historical value for the educational, social, economic, physical and cultural well being of the Territory. The Virgin Islands Energy Office monitors the integration of policies relating to conservation, usage, control, distribution, and allocation of energy with respect to all energy matters. As the Territory’s principal energy planning entity, the Virgin Islands Energy Office is responsible for the planning, oversight, and coordination of the State Energy Conservation Program (SECP), the Institutional Conservation Program (ICP), and other applicable U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) Grant Programs. Additionally, the office is responsible for securing and administering sound energy resources for the Virgin Islands and for promoting and implementing programs that foster energy conservation in an effort to reduce energy costs and consumption. It also manages the Petroleum Violation Escrow (PVE) funds, administers and monitors all projects utilizing said funds, with the exception of the Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Coastal Zone Management

x Hosted or co-hosted several successful events, including CZM’s Twenty-fifth Anniversary Celebration and the Eight Virgin Islands Non-point Source Pollution Conference. x Processed 165 permits for the St. Thomas/St. John District and 46 for the St. Croix District as indicated in the table below. x Secured continued funding for the implementation of the St. Croix East End Marine Park Management Plan

Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning

x Updated three (3) key components of the draft Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan (CLWUP) (V.I. Development Law, the generalized and intensity district maps), allowing the 25th Legislature of the Virgin Islands to present the CLWUP to the public for review and discussion at Territorial public hearings and town meetings during August to September, 2004. x Automated the draft Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan’s generalized and zoning maps which can be accessed by the public at www.dpnr.gov.vi. x Reviewed two thousand two hundred thirty-four (2,234) applications for business licenses, and approved two thousand one hundred twenty-three (2,123) of them. x Reviewed thirty-one (31) applications for zoning map amendments..

Virgin Islands Energy Office

x Unveiled plans for the affordable homes’ project that included solar thermal and photovoltaic backup systems for the model home. x Unveiled a hybrid vehicle “the Electric Chaser”, the VIEO’s latest demonstration in the area of fuel efficiency. x Partnered with the division of Environmental Protection and the University of the Virgin Islands/Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Program, to host an energy and environment specialty camp during the summer. x Presented the Vincent D. George Energy Scholarship Endowment during Virgin Islands Energy Education Week. x Installed solar outdoor lighting systems at the Whim Museum, and high efficiency lighting at the Lawaetz Museum. x Partnered with the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) to provide a series of training workshops for residents of the Territory and an interconnection agreement for residents with solar or wind power systems in their homes. x Collaborated with the Permits Division to have the Twenty-Fifth Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands . pass a Bill to adopt the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

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Division of Environmental Enforcement

x Successfully hosted the 43rd Annual Southern States Boating Law Administrators Conference at Divi Carina Resort, St. Croix. x Awarded funds for the installation of channel and swimming buoys for all traditional swimming beaches. x Implemented the homeland security marine patrol “Night Eyes” which was funded through a grant from the local Law Enforcement Planning Commission.

Division of Fish and Wildlife

The Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) accomplishes projects through its three bureaus: the Bureau of Fisheries, the Bureau of Wildlife, and the Bureau of Environmental Education.

Major accomplishments of DFW’s Bureau of Fisheries were as follows: x The databases for 1974 to 1986 and 1992 to 2002 commercial catch reports were finalized and forwarded to NOAA Fisheries. x Completed the first USVI-wide whelk survey, and commercial fisher census. x Revised the draft of the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan to meet the requirements specified by Congress in the authorization for the State Wildlife Grants. x Completed the rat eradication on Dutchcap and Congo Cays in order to preserve habitat and increase breeding productivity of important seabird colonies. x Enhanced the aquatic education website, www.vifishandwildlife.com. x Held three hunter education classes on St. Croix to teach responsibility, ethical hunting, conservation of wildlife, archery and shooting techniques.

Division of Libraries

x Upgraded young adult books collection. x Completed the first phase of adapting the “….@your library” slogan in collaboration with the American Library Association’s campaign for America’s Libraries. x Collaborated with FRIENDS to promote and publicize numerous library programs and projects receiving considerable exposure in the local newspapers, and on TV and radio stations and worldwide. x Visited Rotary Clubs, St. John Community Foundation, Virgin Islands Community Foundation, schools, Government agencies and other institutions and encouraged the use and support of public libraries. x Adapted the “talking book” collection of the Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to the READS automated system to be in compliance with National Library Service guidelines, and maintained Gale/Thompson databases for reference services to library patrons, particularly students.

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Division of Libraries Con’d

x Expanded the volunteer program to include collaboration with RSVP and Senior Employment Program and Public High School Public Service project.

Division of Permits

x Successfully utilized the competent technical services of outside qualified special inspection teams, to act on behalf of the Department in providing continuous periodic inspection coverage for most major commercial and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in the Territory. x Secured an initial fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) from a FEMA sponsored National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) MMMS Grant.

Historic Preservation and Museums

x Inventoried public and private cemeteries. x Implemented provisions of the Charlotte Amalie Five-Year Plan. x Initiated the pilot project code named “Savan East-West” to demonstrate the need for preservation of wooden historic buildings outside of the Savan Territorial Housing Rehabilitation Program.

Community Development Block Grant

x Applied for and received $1,937,000 in CDBG and $94,000 in ESG to be used in FY 2004. x Reviewed and evaluated 77 proposals of community development projects and had $1,937,000 worth of them approved for funding. x Worked with other government agencies and private providers to provide an application to the federal government to receive $1 million to develop a management information system on homelessness, transitional housing and Section 8 housing. Environmental Protection

x The Earth Change Program was successfully transferred from the Division of Building Permits to Environmental Protection. x Developed a plan for the storm water permitting program which is scheduled for implementation in 2005 upon the adoption of the Territorial Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Regulations x Completed the proposed amendments to the Water Resources Conservation Act and submitted it to the 25th Legislature for enactment. x Created of an Onsite Sewage Disposal System (OSDS) task force within the department to address failing OSDS and the potential harm to groundwater resources.

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Environmental Protection Cont’d x The Public Water System Supervision Program conducted inspections of the Territory’s water providers to the public (i.e. bottled water plants, water vending machines, and ice plants). These inspections resulted in 180 Sanitary Surveys being completed, which represents approximately 100% of the Work Plan’s Sanitary Survey commitment. x Inspected seventy-three (73) water haulers equipment. x Successfully installed a Safe Drinking Water Information System/State (SDWIS/State) database for the USVI.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 GOALS

x To protect, maintain, preserve, and where feasible, enhance and restore the overall quality of the environment in the coastal zone for the benefit of residents and visitors of the U.S. Virgin Islands. x Increase service to residents of St. John. x Correct current administrative deficiencies in application processing Territorial- wide and improve the efficiency of the permit application process. x Integrate earth change with storm water management measures. x Develop environmental policies, procedures and rules to inform and educate small business owners in the Virgin Islands about pollution prevention and control measures affecting their operations. x Continue to aggressively explore and secure stable and replenishable funding sources, to reduce the reliance on the General Fund of the Government of the Virgin Islands. x Champion energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies through SEP functions and promotional activities and demonstration projects.

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ORG 4921/4922/4923/4924 BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Business and Administrative Services has oversight responsibility for all fiscal matters pertaining to budgeting, personnel, payroll, revenue collection, and other fiscal matters involving General, Federal, and other Special funds. The Personnel/Budget/Grants Management Unit plans, directs and coordinates the preparation of local, federal, capital and special fund benefits with oversight for appropriations, allotments, grant awards and the filling of vacant positions. The Accounting and Payroll unit performs posting, reconciling and auditing of all accounts. It also prepares payroll, inclusive of pre and post-auditing of time and attendance distributions, and verifies federal purchases for conformity with grant guidelines. The Revenue and Contract Management Unit monitors and maintains all submerged and filled land leases, inclusive of collecting fees for permits relating to such leases.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Improve effectiveness and efficiency between fiscal and programmatic activities by decreasing the number of errors in fiscal and personnel documents transmitted to external agencies. Performance Indicator: Percentage decrease in errors. 95% 100%

Strategic Objective: Implement a control system to verify that vendor payments are processed timely, within rules and regulations and error free. Performance Indicator: Number of inaccurate payments. -0- -0-

ORG 4925 ENFORCEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The division serves as the law enforcement arm of the department. Its primary function is to enforce all environmental, boating safety and permitting laws of the Territory, that seek to protect, conserve and preserve the natural resources. Its secondary functions are to support: (1) the philosophy of “zero tolerance” to illegal drugs by assisting, when call upon, by federal and local enforcement agencies to participate in joint initiatives aimed at eradicating illegal drugs within the USVI borders; (2) the homeland security mission through land and marine patrols focused at preventing terrorist attacks aimed at destroying the Territory’s economy; and (3) federal fisheries laws as stipulated in the “Joint Enforcement Agreement”.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Produce Boating Safety Educational newsletters to augment the boating safety education program. Performance Indicator: Number of newsletters produced. -- 10

ORG 4931/4932/4934 PERMITS ADMINISTRATION STT/STJ & PERMITS INSPECTION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Permits reviews and issues various types of permits: building, plumbing, electrical, demolition, mechanical and occupancy for the construction of new or existing residential, commercial or any other type of structure that will be occupied or used by an individual, family or group. It also inspects all construction activity throughout the Territory to ensure minimum local and national building code compliance.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement the newly adopted Permit Fee and Fine Schedule that increases the cost of all permits, which will allow the division to justify expanding its Inspector Personnel by 25%. Performance Indicator: Number of Inspectors on staff Territory-wide. 11 14

ORG 4941/4942CAPITAL AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit develops and administers plans and strategy for the use of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Emergency Shelter Grant, Continuum of Care funds and Disaster Recovery funds to improve public facilities, housing, and facilities and services for low income persons, the homeless, the elderly and victims of domestic violence.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Indicator: Maintain CDBG grant funding in accordance with federal regulations. Performance Indicator: Minimum amount of CDBG grant expended. $3.5 m $3.5 m Performance Indicator: Develop and submit an expenditure plan for approval by the Federal Grantor Agency. -- yes

ORG 4951 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

Pursuant to Act No. 4248, Title 12, Chapter 21, Section 903 (b), Virgin Islands Code, this unit serves to protect, maintain, preserve and where feasible, enhance and restore, the overall quality of the environment in the coastal zone (including the trust lands and other submerged and filled lands of the Virgin Islands), and the natural and man-made resources therein; and promote economic development and growth in the coastal zone.

It also permits and regulates all development within the first tier of the coastal zone; develops, manages, and promotes the St. Croix East End Marine Park; oversees the negotiation and implementation of submerged and filled lands leases; and assists in the protection of marine environments, particularly coral reefs, via implementation of erosion and sedimentation control regulations and programs and non-point source pollution control policies and programs.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Improve division staffing in accordance grant requirement by hiring, training and equipping three (3) Environmental Specialists and two (2)Environmental Engineers. Performance Indicator: Number of personnel hired and trained. -- 5

Strategic Objective: Conduct bi-annual workshops for contractors, realtors, government agencies, and particularly violators of the CZM Act, on the permitting process (two per island). Performance Indicator: Number of workshops conducted. 1 6 Performance Indicator: Number of pertinent CZM and non-point source pollution literature and educational material. 4 4

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ORG 4952 COMPREHENSIVE AND COASTAL ZONE PLANNING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning’s (CCZP’s) mission is to formulate long-range plans and policies, and to develop a comprehensive plan to properly guide and adequately manage the physical, economic and social growth and development of the Territory. The Division is also responsible for the administration of the department’s zoning map amendment, (as described in Title 29, Chapter 3, Sections 238 and 239, Virgin Islands Code), and subdivision processes, and for the review of their effectiveness and appropriateness. Additionally, the Division serves as an in-house research and resource center for the department, other government agencies, and the public, which require specialized planning assistance and expertise.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Complete the update of the fourth component of the(V.I. Development Plan) draft Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan (CLWUP). Performance Indicator: Percentage of the CLWUP’s Development Plan updated. -- 100%

Strategic Objective: Increase the staffing of the Division of Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning. Performance Indicator: Number of qualified staff hired. 3 3

Strategic Objective: Continue active participation in public education and outreach programs geared towards providing a better understanding of the activities. Performance Indicator: Number of outreach and public education activities. 3 3

ORG 4957 DIVISION FOR ARCHEOLOGY & HISTORIC PRESERVATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

Its mission is to preserve the reminders of the cultural heritage by increasing awareness and appreciation of the unique history of the United States Virgin Islanders (USVI). This history is contained in prehistoric and historic archaeological deposits, both terrestrial and marine, manifested in sites of cultural and spiritual meaning, and reflected in the outstanding architecture and beauty of aboveground historic buildings and sites of the USVI. The mission will be accomplished through encouragement and education and by sponsoring and assisting programs that promote historic preservation in the USVI.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objectives: Create a photographic inventory of structures within the Charlotte Amalie National Register Historic District through documentation of 100 structures. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of documentation . -- 100%

ORG 4963 MUSEUMS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit is responsible for the interpretation of the history, arts, and material culture of the USVI through exhibitions, displays, lectures, and workshops, inside and outside of its facility. This unit also has to meet the demands of preserving and maintaining two coastal Danish fortresses. Fort Christian and Fort Frederik, which are National Historic Landmarks. These two cultural resources are vital to the economic viability of the historic towns they are located in, the cultural heritage of the Territory, and its tourism industry.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Inventory all cultural materials from Fort Christian during restoration/renovations. Performance Indicator: Percentage cultural materials inventoried. 25% 100%

Strategic Objective: To perform a complete digitized assessment of all the collections housed within the Museum. Performance Indicator: To enter the information on all cultural resources housed in the museum into the Past Perfect database. N/A yes

ORG 4961/4966 LIBRARIES AND ADMINISTRATION & LSCA/LSTA

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit provides library reader/information services, through traditional and electronic means, to people of all ages to assist in meeting their educational, recreational and professional needs. Its libraries house archives and is a depository for government records for the Territory. It supports government agencies and public and private institutions in the development of an informed citizenry by providing access to a wealth of information. It identifies preserves and promotes the relevance of historical and culturally related public records of the Virgin Islands.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: To improve the capability of libraries to provide public service by increasing the professional librarian staff. Performance Indicator: Number of additional librarians. 3 7

Strategic Objective: To advocate for libraries. Performance Indicator: Activate the Library Advisory Council. -- yes

ORG 4971/4972 DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) is 100% federally funded and provides scientific advice to the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) on the condition of the wildlife, fisheries and marine resources of the U.S. Virgin islands. DFW also advises the Commissioner of DPNR on the best strategies to sustain these resources for all the citizens of the U.S. Virgin Islands. DFW is split into three bureaus: the Bureau of Fisheries, the Bureau of Wildlife, and the Bureau of Environmental Education and Endangered Species.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Complete USFWS Sport Fish Restoration Grant requirements. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the Frederiksted Fisherman’s Boat Access Facility. -- 100%

Strategic Objective: Complete Aquatic Education Performance Indicator: Number of classroom presentations in the USVI. 30 32 Performance Indicator: Number of brochures updated. 3 3 Performance Indicator: Number of displays at various events. 3 3

Strategic Objective: Complete Hunter Education Grant. Performance Indicator: Number of adults completing the hunter education course on St. Croix. 20 25

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ORG 4981ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This unit provides protection and conservation of the natural resources of the Territory in collaboration with other divisions and governmental agencies for the health and comfort of the public so they can have a better quality of life.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure inspections are carried out to protect human health and the environment form the misuse of pesticides. Performance Indicator: Number of Agricultural Use Inspection. 1 1 Performance Indicator: Number of Non Agricultural Inspection. 8 8 Performance Indicator: Number of Marketplace Inspection. 52 52 Performance Indicator: Number of Applicator License Inspection. 33 33 Performance Indicator: Number of Pesticide Import Inspection. 5 5

Strategic Objective: Conduct outreach activities to increase awareness for the proper management and disposal of special and hazardous materials. Performance Indicator: Number of public outreach and town meetings. 13 13 Performance Indicator: Number of school presentations. 5 5

Strategic Objective: Conduct compliance inspections to ensure quality health. Performance Indicator: Number of used oil inspections. 75 75 Performance Indicator: Number of medical waste inspections. 55 55 Performance Indicator: Number of landfills inspections. 60 60 Performance Indicator: Number of hazardous waste inspections. 11 11

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ORG 4991/4992 VIRGIN ISLANDS ENERGY OFFICE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

Oversee developing, planning, administrating, and implementing of all applicable U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) grant programs, thereby ensuring efficiency and accountability of all energy conservation/renewable energy programs. This center also is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the State Energy Program (SEP).

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objectives: Identify and explore long term funding support for VIEO administrative and programmatic functions. Performance Indicator: Amount of funding secured. $5,000 $50,000

Strategic Objective: Implement the functions under the State Energy Program (SEP). Performance Indicator: Number of major outreach activities. 158 100 Performance Indicator: Number of technical assistance services completed. 54 200

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Department of Planning & Natural Resources Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 3,311,617 3,637,357 3,746,961 Capital Outlays 31,244 Fringe Benefits 1,050,209 1,214,119 1,214,248 Supplies 115,383 134,813 52,431 Other Svs. & Chgs. 985,769 599,094 767,007 Utilities 342,579 446,693 379,707

Total General Fund 5,836,801 6,032,076 6,160,354

Total General Fund Positions 127 124 123

Other Local Funds

Internal Revenue Matching Fund

Personal Services Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. 470,000 1,200,000 2,700,000 Utilities

Total Other Funds 470,000 1,200,000 2,700,000

Total Other Funds Positions Federal Funds

Personal Services 3,317,719 4,214,316 4,158,242 Capital Outlays 159,638 333,476 252,207 Fringe Benefits 920,802 1,236,791 1,213,784 Supplies 293,949 451,963 417,168 Other Svs. & Chgs. 3,950,693 17,708,962 8,808,670 Utilities 66,668 74,575 151,772

Total Federal Funds 8,709,469 24,020,083 15,001,843

Total Federal Funds Positions 121 136 145

GRAND TOTAL 15,016,270 31,252,159 23,862,197

Total Budgeted Positions 248 260 268

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VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is to protect the life and property of all citizens of the Virgin Islands and to ensure a safe and secure environment. In collaboration with other federal and local agencies, the department maintains proper police presence in the community and provides rapid response to incidents and accidents.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The VIPD was established in accordance with Title 3, Chapter 15, of the Virgin Islands Code. The department is primarily charged with the enforcement of laws and administration of the Motor Vehicle Bureau.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 312-1989, the department is now organized into seven divisions: • Office of the Commissioner • Division of Highway Safety • Division of Police Operations – St. John • Division of Training • Division of Administration Support and Logistics • Division of Police Operations – St. Thomas/Water Island • Division of Police Operations – St. Croix

The primary emphasis of this department is the provision of basic police services, specifically to maintain and increase police patrol, rapid response to incidents, calls for service, effective investigation, solution of criminal acts, and timely apprehension of criminal perpetrators.

As per the mandates of Act No. 6036, the Narcotics Strike Force and the Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) were placed under the Virgin Islands Police department for budgetary purposes only.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Effectuated twenty-three (23) arrests for various white collar crimes and crimes targeted towards the elderly. x Attained a 90 % conviction and/or restitution rate, and recovered $110,000 in restitution funds. x Rendered mutual assistance to several federal and local agencies. x Purchased and received FATS Shooting Simulators, used as a “continuum of force” training tool. x Purchased bomb disposal trucks and communication satellite vehicles for St. Croix and St. Thomas. x Installed teleconferencing equipment between islands to curtail inter-island travel. Equipment will be linked to all police zones in the near future. Interdepartmental intranet services were also established. x Purchased and distributed to all police officers a Personal Protective Kit (PPK) containing items most often needed in cases of emergencies. x Distributed the first in a series of VIPD Newsletters for internal and external briefings. x Installed automated fingerprinting stations for booking of prisoners. x Commenced the installation of Video Conferencing equipment between St. Thomas and St. Croix. x Placed digital cameras in every patrol vehicle for evidence gathering. x Provided more training over the past year than in any one year period in the history of the agency. These courses included, but were not limited, to Homicide, Sexual Deviant Behavior, and Domestic Violence Investigations, Forensic Training, Non-Lethal Force Training, Civil Rights and Ethics Training, Interview and Interrogations, Court Room Demeanor, Drug Investigations, Traffic Stop Interviews, Patrol Procedures and Customer Service Training. x Upgraded police weapons and equipment. x Received $500,000 dollars from the federal government’s asset forfeiture funds, after resolving the non-compliance issues in previous years. x Resolve promotional issues and provided the department with qualified supervisory personnel to provide guidance and leadership to the rank and file. x Graduated eleven (11) police officers in the District of St. Croix.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Reinstate the Police Home Fleeting program which was disbanded in 1989 following Hurricane Hugo. x Construct a Police Sub-Station in Coral Bay, St. John. x Revamp all policies, rules and procedures affecting the day to day activities of the department and its relations to the public. x Continue to meet the training needs of the department’s personnel. x Continue the upgrade and replacement of police weapons and equipment. x Continue to build the community/police relationships through community oriented policing initiatives. x Expand the development of collaborative relationship with federal and local law enforcement agencies to increase mutual aid between agencies. x Support national and local efforts to enhance homeland security objectives.

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ORG 5014 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of the Police Commissioner ensures the proper administration of the Virgin Islands Police Department; it obtains the necessary personnel, equipment, training, funding and other resources for each component of the Department to efficiently fulfill its mandate, and to provide support to Police Operations. FY 05 FY 06

Strategic Objective: Conduct annual management/leadership development and ethics training courses Performance Indicator: Number of courses developed 1 2 Performance Indicator: Number of Ethics Training courses per district. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Complete the revision of the department’s Rules, Policies and Procedures manual. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the revised Rules, Policies and Procedures manual 50% 50%

Strategic Objective: Implement a Fitness Program for all employees. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of a Fitness Program for all employees. 50% 100%

Strategic Objective: Secure all police facilities in accordance with Homeland Security guidelines and relocate substandard facilities to enhanced facilities. Performance Indicator: Percentage of police facilities secured. -- 60% Performance Indicator: Percentage of sub-standard facilities relocated. -- 30%

Strategic Objective: Complete all internal investigations within 50 days from date of filing. Performance Indicator: Percentage of internal investigations completed within 50 days. 90% 95%

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Automate the department through the installation of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony, wireless communications, and Virtual Private Network(VPN) systems. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the installation of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony. -- 100% Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the installation of wireless communication. -- 50% Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the installation of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) throughout the department’s facilities. -- 100%

Strategic Objective: Install video conferencing capability throughout the department’s facilities Territory-wide. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of video conferencing capabilities. -- 100%

Strategic Objective: Complete the installation of the SMART COP software to provide automated report writing, booking and records management. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the SMART COP software. 50% 100%

Strategic Objective: Improve Radio communications by migrating to the Recovery Hill Tower, St. Croix. Performance Indicator: Percentage complete of the migration to the Recovery Hill Tower. 50% 100% Performance Indicator: Percentage of computer aided dispatch with graphic mapping overlays. -- 100% Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the installation of generators at the Towers sites. -- 50%

ORG 5015 INTELLIGENCE BUREAU

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This bureau is responsible for collecting, processing and disseminating all intelligence data, investigating major crimes such as white-collar crime, organized crime, terrorism and subversive activity, and other such cases assigned by the Police Commissioner.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Disseminate intelligence bulletins and alerts within 24 hours; revise the intelligence plans, policies and procedures and provide training for staff involved. Performance Indicator: Percentage of intelligence bulletins and alerts disseminated within 24 hours. 50% 95% Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the review and revision all intelligence plans, policies and procedures. 40% 50% Performance Indicator: Number of training initiatives during the Fiscal Year. -- 10

Strategic Objective: Reduce special crimes such as counterfeit currency and crimes against the elderly and tourists through educational campaigns in the business and elderly communities. Performance Indicator: Number of educational campaigns conducted within the elderly communities. -- 2 Performance Indicator: Number of educational campaigns conducted within the business communities. -- 3

Strategic Objective: Investigate suspected or reported cases within 36 hours and close cases within 30 days of receipt. Performance Indicator: Percentage of suspected/reported situations investigated within 36 hours. 85% 90% Performance Indicator: Number of cases closed within 30 days of receipt. 50% 75%

Strategic Objective: Number of financial investigation training participated in by assigned investigators. Performance Indicator: Number of financial investigation training participated in by assigned investigators. 1 1

ORG 5019 NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Activity Center is charged with the enforcement of all drug and narcotic laws applicable to the Territory; to investigate reports of alleged drug trafficking or distribution and sale of narcotics and its paraphernalia in the U.S. Virgin Islands; to apprehend any person(s) who engage in drug trafficking or in the distribution and sale of narcotics and its paraphernalia in the U.S. Virgin Islands and its territorial waters; to confer, consult and cooperate with governmental departments and agencies engaged in drug and narcotic law enforcement on local, federal and regional levels.

343 VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT

FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Increase the disruption and prosecution of major drug trafficking organizations by joining forces with federal agencies and other local law enforcement units from neighboring islands. Performance Indicator: Number of successful disruptions and prosecution of drug trafficking organizations. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Expand education programs to encourage youths to reject illegal drugs, and the use of alcohol and tobacco through lectures and seminars at schools and civic organizations. Performance Indicator: Number of education programs held. 2 3

ORG 5024/5044 POLICE OPERATIONS STT/STX/STJ

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The mission of the Police Operations Division is to ensure the protection of life and property through impartially enforcing the law over which the department has jurisdiction; prevent crime and diminish the fear of crime; defend public peace and tranquility; and aggressively pursue and apprehend violators of the law.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Improve manpower coverage in both Districts to reduce the incidents of crime. Performance Indicator: Number of new officers deployed in both districts. 20 40

Strategic Objective: Utilize officers who may have some job restrictions to man the front desks of precincts and perform other non-policing activities. Performance Indicator: Number of officers with some disability or other job restrictions who man the front desks and perform other non-policing activities. 15 15

Strategic Objective: Establish “quick response” teams in various sections of the Territory to respond to high priority calls and emerging trends in crime. Performance Indicator: Number of officers re-assigned to patrol. 20 20 Performance Indicator: Number of “quick response” teams established. 5 8

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Identify areas in each District which are havens for loitering, vagrants, illegal gambling and drug houses. Performance Indicator: Number of havens identified in each district. 4 4

Strategic Objective: Complete the implementation of SMART COP (a computerized record management system) and improve the clearance rate of violent crimes. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the implementation of SMART COP. 60% 90% Performance Indicator: Percentage improvement in the clearance rate of violent crimes. 5% 5%

Strategic Objective: Establish victims witness advocate programs Territory-wide. Performance Indicator: Number of programs established. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Enhance the efficiency of the Forensic Crime Scene Processing and evidence collection by increasing the amount of physical evidence collected by this Unit. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase of physical evidence collected by the Forensic Unit. 5% 10% Performance Indicator: Number of permanent Crime Scene Technicians hired. 2 2

ORG 5025/5045 SPECIAL OPERATIONS STT/STX/STJ

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

These activity centers are responsible for patrolling, surveillance and interdiction operations mainly focused on the fight against drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, and illegal aliens entry into the territory or the usage of the V.I. ports as transfer points to the U.S. mainland, working in conjunction with respective federal agencies. This coordinated effort addresses the service demands exceeding the capabilities of the regular patrol bureau. These duties are carried out by the K-9 Corps, Swat Team, Dive Team and the Blue Lighting Strike Force, also known as the Marine Unit.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of training for K-9 operations units in narcotics detection and patrol Performance Indicator: Number of K-9 units in each district trained in narcotics detection and patrol. 3 3

Strategic Objective: Develop certified dive teams by identifying, training and certifying 8 persons per district. Performance Indicator: Number of teams established per district. 1 2

Strategic Objective: Increase the number of interdictions to prevent and/or detect drugs, illegal immigrants and weapons entering the USVI ports. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in interdictions. 10% 10%

ORG 5026/5046 SCHOOL SECURITY STT/STX/STJ

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

These activity centers provide security and police protection for public schools in the Territory to prevent vandalism, arrest violators and trespassers and reduce criminal incidents. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the incidents of crime in the Territory’s schools through training and implementation of the “Cops in School” program as mandated by the COPS grant Performance Indicator: Percentage of personnel trained in the “Cops in School” program, who were hired under the COPS grant. 100% 100% Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of school vandalism. 10% 10%

ORG 5034 ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center maintains personnel, fiscal and property, records, payroll, motor vehicle operations, and also provides administrative services and logistical support to the overall operations of the department.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement a computerized accounting system for document processing of vendor payments and provide internal real time financial reports. Performance Indicator: Percentage installation of new program. . 30% 60% Performance Indicator: Percentage of staff trained in the new in-house accounting system. 25% 50%

Strategic Objective: Increase the number of recruiting drives for more police officers on the force through radio talk shows and increase annual training classes for new recruits. Performance Indicator: Number of recruiting drives within the community by June 30, 2006. 2 2 Performance Indicator: Number of annual Radio Talk shows. 4 4 Performance Indicator: Number of training classes conducted by the Training Academy annually. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Secure funding for the purchase and construction of major and critical capital improvement projects in both Districts. Performance Indicator: Purchase of the Rainbow Building. -- Yes Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the relocate of the Ancilmo Marshall Command, in Christiansted. 25% 40% Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of a new K-9 facility in the St. Thomas district. 40% 60%

Strategic Objective: Increase maintenance of all facilities in the department, through maintenance contracts for air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and custodial care. Performance Indicator: Percentage of maintenance contracted for air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and custodial. 25% 50%

Strategic Objective: Implement an automated inventory control mechanism and complete a physical inventory of all physical property and discard or turn in all equipment and property that is not needed. Performance Indicator: Percentage of inspection and identification of all logistical items, equipment and furniture items inventoried. 75% 75% Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of proper tagging of all physical items to include signing for items in the possession of individuals within the department. 10% 20%

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FY 05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Integrate the personnel records system with an automated record management system to better manage the department’s personnel resources. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the integration of the personnel records with an automated record management system. -- 50% Performance Indicator: Hire a permanent Human Resource Officer. -- Yes

ORG 5035 COMMUNICATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the 911 services Territory-wide. This unit is also responsible for the dissemination of information to the officers on patrol via radio communication and also provides response to calls for service from the community.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objectives: Provide reliable and timely radio communication between Radio Dispatchers and Police Officers by purchasing more hand held radios and mobile radios for police vehicles, as well as obtain a service contract for the Smart Zone system. Performance Indicator: Number of hand held radios purchased per district. 50 50 Performance Indicator: Implement a maintenance service contract for the Smart Zone System. -- Yes Performance Indicator: Number of mobile radios installed in police vehicles. -- 25

Strategic Objective: Join the Fire, Emergency Services (EMS) and Police under one emergency 911 system. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the integration of Fire, EMS and Police under one E911. 25% 90% Performance Indicator: Number of Police Radio Dispatchers receiving annual training in customer service and communication techniques. 28 28 Performance Indicator: Number of permanent Police Radio Dispatchers per District. 4 4

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ORG 5036 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM-VIPD

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for a variety of information technology services to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) to assist in the on-going war against crime and violence in the territory and to assist the investigators with the tools needed to conduct better investigative analysis. FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Design and implement a comprehensive equipment inventory system, including purchasing additional computer cables and network equipment. Performance Indicator: Percentage of comprehensive equipment inventory system designed and implemented. 50% 95% Performance Indicator: Percentage inventorying of all equipment, software and network systems completed. 75% 100% Performance Indicator: Percentage of user access policy issued. 25% 80% Performance Indicator: Amount of additional computer cables and networking equipment ordered. $2,000 $2,000

Strategic Objective: Assign peripheral equipment to officers and train them in the use of these computer-aided equipment. Performance Indicator: Number of peripheral equipment assigned to officers. 25 45 Performance Indicator: Percentage of officers trained in the use of computer assisted equipment. 65% 65%

Strategic Objective: Establish communications through shared databases between the Bureau of Corrections, the Courts and VIPD. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of shared databases between agencies. 50% 65% Performance Indicator: Complete training of all MIS personnel. -- Yes

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ORG 5054 HIGHWAY SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Highway Safety is committed to developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy aimed at saving lives, preventing injuries on our highways and reducing traffic-related health care and other economic costs. A visionary and vigilant Office of Highway Safety is leading the way to traffic safety and innovative strategies in the 21st Century. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase alcohol awareness among youths and provide DUI offenders with behavioral modification training. Performance Indicator: Number of “Student against Destructive Decision” training sessions conducted. 1 2 Performance Indicator: Number of DUI behavioral modification training conducted. 1 2 Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in the number of incidents of DUI arrests. 10% 10%

Strategic Objective: Improve the trauma care support provided to vehicular crash victims. Performance Indicator: Decreased response time. 20 mins. 15 mins. Performance Indicator: Number of Highway Safety Officers trained in trauma care for accidents victims. 10 20

Strategic Objective: Ensure that EMT’s receive requisite training in trauma patients’ care. Performance Indicator: Number of EMT’s receiving required training to care for trauma patients. 2 3

Strategic Objective: Fully automate traffic records to allow data sharing between agencies and provide fatality analyses reporting to police officers. Performance Indicator: Percentage of involved agencies with compatible automated software systems. 50% 100% Performance Indicator: Number of police officers trained in fatality analysis reporting. 50 60

Strategic Objective: Train all motor vehicle division personnel to store and retrieve relevant vehicle information in computer database. Performance Indicator: Percentage of motor vehicle personnel trained. 100% 100%

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Work with the Department of Public Works to improve and/or increase roadway signs on the use of safety belts while driving and provide training to increase enforcement of DUI, speed and aggressive or reckless driving. Performance Indicator: Number of roadway signs installed on all islands. 25 30 Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in the number of motorists in compliance with driving with safety belts on territory-wide. 84% 96%

Strategic Objective: Develop and launch a media blitz that will provide maximum awareness and education to the public on traffic safety issues including pedestrian and bicycling safety measures. Performance Indicator: Media program launched to raise the public’s awareness on traffic safety issues. -- Yes Performance Indicator: Number of problem locations identified for which counter measures to improve pedestrian and bicycle training were launched. 2 4

Strategic Objective: Donate children’s car seats to parents as an educational tool and safety measure to decrease the accident fatality rate of children. Performance Indicator: Number of car seats donated. 10 15 Strategic Objective: Partner with business and organizations to raise occupational protection and child passenger safety issues and provide training for persons to become child safety technicians. Performance Indicator: Number of businesses/organizations partnered with. -- 25 Performance Indicator: Number of persons trained to become child safety technicians. -- 50 Performance Indicator: Attained partnership with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to implement the “Grandparents and Kids Child Passenger Safety Program.” -- Yes

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ORG 5055 HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH & STATISTICS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for generating, compiling and analyzing statistical data on highway safety. It also develops and plans projects designed to maximize effective use of the roadways of the Territory. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Create a web driven traffic accident and citation database to fully automate traffic accident reporting and make accurate statistical data available. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of a web driven traffic accident and citation database. -- 100% Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of set standards for traffic accident data reporting. -- 100% Performance Indicator: Number of statistical reports prepared to verify accuracy of data being collected and entered. -- 10

ORG 5056 MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the inspection and registration of motor vehicles, driver licensing testing and maintenance of records associated with these activities.

FY 05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Improve the efficiency of the Motor Vehicles Bureau, (MVB) in delivering quality service to the public by conducting customer service training for all employees in both districts and implementing an automated vehicle registration system in the MVB. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of an automated system in the MVB to allow vehicle registration on-line. 50% 90% Performance Indicator: Number of customer service training sessions provided to employees of the MVB. 2 2 Performance Indicator: Percentage of Motor Vehicle Forms published on the Department’s website for public access. 50% 100% Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the connection of MVB cashiers on St. Thomas directly to the Financial Management System (FMS) at the Department of Finance. 50% 100%

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Review MVB fees and submit recommendations to the Governor for possible implementation. Also, MVB to implement a new Identification card initiative territory-wide. Performance Indicator: Recommendations for new fees submitted to the Governor for approval. -- Yes Performance Indicator: New identification card initiative implemented territory-wide. -- Yes

Strategic Objective: Improve and modernize the MVB’s facilities, including equipment, furniture and fixtures. Performance Indicator: Seek funding to construct new office facilities on St. Thomas and renovate the facilities on St. Croix and St. John. -- Yes Performance Indicator: Request change in the V.I. Code so that MVB receives a set percentage of all revenues generated for its operations annually. -- Yes

ORG 5064 TRAINING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Activity Center develops, conducts and maintains department training programs consistent with modern training methods and practices.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Improve the effectiveness and proficiency of the Investigations Bureau in the investigation of major crimes through training of departmental personnel in each district in expert standards in fingerprint analysis, ballistics and other specialized areas of criminal investigation. Performance Indicator: Number of training sessions provided in each district 3 3

Strategic Objective: Raise the level of overall physical fitness for all sworn personnel of the VIPD by implementing regularly scheduled fitness training. Performance Indicator: Initiated a regularly scheduled training calendar in physical fitness. -- Yes Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of a mandatory physical fitness Directive/General Order for all sworn personnel. 10% 50%

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ORG 5066/5067 MOTOR POOL – STT/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center has the responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and storage of all vehicles of the Virgin Islands Police Department. FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Improve the working environment for the servicing of the department’s motor vehicles by adding an Auto Body Repair shop in both districts and maintaining and controlling an adequate inventory of parts and supplies for minor and routine auto repairs. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the renovations of the existing motor pool facilities on St. Thomas. 25% 75% Performance Indicator: Relocate to a more suitable motor pool facility on St. Croix. -- Yes Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of an Auto Body Repair Shop in both districts. 10% 75% Performance Indicator: Maintain and control adequate parts and supplies for minor routine repairs. Yes Yes

Strategic Objective: Increase the fleet and implement a Home Fleet program territory-wide. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the implement of a Home Fleet Program. 20% 40% Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in the Fleet. 25% 20% Performance Indicator: Number of additional hoists installed in the St. Thomas district. 2 2 Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of vehicles Out-of-Service for more than 10 days. 40% 50%

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ORG 5072 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center advises and assists the Governor in developing policies, priorities, programs, proposals and budgets for improving the coordination, administration, effectiveness, and efficiency of the Virgin Islands Criminal Justice System. The Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) is also the principal liaison with many Department of Justice’s programs, including the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG), the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), the Office of Victim Assistance (OVC), and the Violence Against Women Grants Office (VAWGO). The Commission also administers other federal programs including residential substance abuse treatment, and locally funded activities which includes the Management Information and Victim Witness programs. FY05 FY06

Strategic Objectives: Sponsor training conferences in each district for police, prosecutors and related service providers. Performance Indicator: Number of conferences held. 1 1

Strategic Objectives: Obtain federal funding for criminal justice agencies and related service providers in the areas of drugs and crime prevention. Performance Indicator: Amount of federal funding sought. $3 mil $3 mil

ORG 5074 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS-LEPC

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides automated information services, training and technical assistance to agencies within the criminal justice system. The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) operations are supported. FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Assist in the development and implementation of an Automated Criminal History Record-keeping System. Performance Indicator: Percentage of System developed and functional. -- 100%

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ORG 5076 VICTIM/WITNESS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides training and coordination for organizations and agencies that provide assistance to victims of violent crime and assists with the rendering of direct services to these victims. The unit also administers, provides technical assistance and monitors crime victim’s assistance and violence-against-women funding received from the U.S. Department of Justice. Victim Witness Services works cooperatively with other departments and agencies of government and the private sector to improve the criminal justice system’s response to the needs of crime victims. FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Expand program to reduce violence against women. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in the number of incidents of violence against women. 10% 20%

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Department of Public Works is to provide timely, efficient and responsive facility maintenance, infrastructure management and transportation services to the Virgin Islands community in collaboration with other government departments and federal agencies so that citizens of and visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands may enjoy a clean, healthy, and environmentally safe community.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Department of Public Works was authorized by Title 31 of the Virgin Islands Code, as amended by Act No. 5265, to operate and maintain the salt water distribution and sewage systems. The department was also mandated to: plan, construct and maintain government buildings, public roads, and highways; collect and dispose of solid waste and manage public sanitary landfill sites and public cemeteries. It also provides engineering services; regulates vehicle weights on public highways; assists in the protection and preservation of private and government property in natural disasters or mass transportation systems.

Federal programs and agencies, which offer technical or financial assistance and others exercising oversight authority are: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Army Corps of Engineers (COE), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), and the U.S. Geological Service (USGS).

The Virgin Islands Public Works Acceleration Authority, established under Title 29, Chapter 7, Virgin Islands Code, is an autonomous body governed by a board of seven members including the Commissioner of Public Works. The Authority is responsible for procuring funds from federal, local, and private sources to plan, develop, construct and operate public buildings and community facilities. Projects include water works, sewage plants, and highways needed to enhance the health and welfare of U.S. Virgin Islands residents.

Act No 6638 established the Waste Management Authority (WMA) for the U S Virgin Islands on December 23, 2003. This Authority is still in the formulation process. During this period the Department of Public Works continues the functions of waste collections, treatment and disposal. However, once it is fully functional, the WMA will be taking over these responsibilities.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Completed structural design plans for the restoration of the Adelita Cancryn Junior High School bridge. x Completed inspection of the Charles Harwood Hospital on St. Croix. x Completed design and renovations of several fire stations on St. Thomas and St. Croix. x Made major repairs to approximately 20 miles of public roadways on the island of St. Croix utilizing funding form the Public Finance Authority. These roads include: Estate Richmond, Frederiksted Town, Christiansted Town, Sion Farm, Cotton Valley, and Mount Washington. x Started the following Federal-Aid Highway projects on St. Croix; Christiansted By-Pass (Phase 1), Christiansted Boardwalk (Phase IIa), Midland Road (Phase I), Clifton Hill Connector Road, Sunday Market Square, Island-wide ADA Retofit Project, and the Island-wide Paving Preservation VI. x Completed 2 miles of road repairs and a variety of drainage projects island-wide including: St. Peter Mountain Road, Moon Hill, Anna’s Fancy, Savan Town, Peterborg, Wintberg Road, Caret Bay Road, Hidden Valley, Smith Bay Road, Harwood Highway at Department of Labor, and the Ninth Street. Drainage crossing (Paul M. Pearson Gardens), Soto Town and Estate Nadir with the use of Public Financial Authority funds. x Refurbished St. Croix’s three major pump stations to a level of functionality that will assure their reliable operation over an extended period of time. Those pump stations include; LBJ, Fig Tree and Lagoon Street. x Refurbished the Anguilla Treatment Plant at a cost of $25,000,000. x Refurbished the Vessup Bay Treatment Plant. x Continue to receive positive responses and approval from Environmental Protection Agency and District Court for response on the Consent Order requirements for Wastewater and Solid Waste projects. x Began construction of one new state-of-the-art waste water treatment plant at a cost of $25,000,000. x Continued the program of scrap removal from both landfills and finalized the contract for the interim solid waste closure plan. x Continued the Litter Enforcement Program on both islands. x The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (WMA) was created and is now a functional autonomous body with a Governing Board, Interim Executive Director and some key staff. x Successfully obtained a $94 million bond utilizing the Virgin Islands Rum Industry Limited rum production revenues, for the operation the WMA, which includes $10 million for road repairs.

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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D:

x Received special congressional grants of $1,472,291 for the acquisition of new Virgin Islands Transit Authority (VITRAN) buses, $790,210 for planning and management of the Territorial bus program, and an additional $1million in Federal Highway Administration funds for the construction of a bus maintenance facilities throughout the Territory. x Advertised bids for ten (10) specially designed public transit vehicles to serve the St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. Delivery is expected by March, 2005. Acquired 5 new specialized ADA vehicles. x Completed 97% of the Phase II Renovations to the St. Thomas VITRAN maintenance facility with 100% federal funding. x Acquired over $2 million in new heavy duty maintenance and operational equipment for the Department, including: new garbage trucks, sewer and waste water management equipment, garbage hauling equipment, utility trucks.

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FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Manage for excellence and accountability. x Manage resources for a healthy and safe environment. x Develop a comprehensive approach for the Territory’s infrastructure. x Provide safe, efficient and affordable public transportation Territory-wide. x Complete the transfer of several divisions, personnel, and equipment to the Waste Management Authority, as mandated in Act 6638 of the Virgin Islands Code.

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ORG 6011 COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

This activity center is in charge of the overall management and supervision of the Department of Public Works (DPW) and its division heads. It plans and coordinates initial applications for federal grants and ensures departmental compliance with guidelines and agreements with federal agencies.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop a program and methodology to increase the participation of local contractors in the Disadvantaged Business enterprise Program for Territory-wide road construction by 30% Performance Indicator: Percentage of Local contractors participating in the Program. 30% 30%

ORG 6021 OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center complies and maintains all reports and records of the division and secures prices of materials needed for the division’s operations. It is responsible for providing architectural and engineering services for public infrastructure throughout the Territory. It is also responsible for project management including request for proposals, design reviews, project inspections and contract administration for the DPW and other agencies; administers the general contractor and drafting exams, in addition to the review, examination, and approval of all requests for payments to contractors on inspected projects.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Oversee all engineering projects to ensure that 90% if them meet all cost, schedule and construction parameters. Performance Indicator: Percentage of all projects that meet all cost, schedule and construction parameters. 90% 90%

363 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

ORG 6022/6023 ENGINEERING (STT/STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

These activity centers provide architectural, engineering, design and inspection services including planning, designing, cost estimating and construction of public infrastructure throughout the Territory for the DPW and other government agencies. They are also responsible for reviewing plans and specifications prepared by independent firms for government projects, and managing all hazard mitigation and flood control projects.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Timely complete the design, planning and management of 80% of all in-house projects. Performance Indicator: Percentage of all in-house projects completed on time. 80% 80%

Strategic Objective: Complete inspection of all construction projects to ensure 90% compliance with local and federal law. Performance Indicator: Percentage of projects in compliance with the law. 90% 90%

Strategic Objective: Ensure the integrity of the public road system by increasing the number of roads inspected by 10%. Performance Indicator: Percentage of roads inspected. 10% 10%

ORG 6024 PLANNING AND DESIGN

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center plans and coordinates the programming of federal and local funds for highway construction and safety programs over a 5 year period, provides management, engineering, design and inspection services including planning, designing, cost estimating and construction of all highway projects, acquires right-of-way (ROW) for highway projects throughout the Territory, and conduct various highway planning studies on the Territorial Highway System.

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement a fund authorization system to increase the timely processing of vendor payments during various stages of construction by 20%. Performance Indicator: Reduce the number of working days it takes to process vendor payments thereby increasing the percentage of vendor payments processed daily. 15 days 12 days

Strategic Objective: Provide continued construction management and engineering services for 10 construction projects started in 2004 and 5 schedule projects for 2005 to insure compliance with project plans and specifications. Performance Indicator: Approximate number of man-hours of construction management and engineering support provided per project. 6000 hrs. 8000 hrs.

Strategic Objective: Complete the procurement of all land appraisals and acquisition of all ROW for 5 capital projects. Performance Indicator: Percentage of land appraisal and Acquisition ROW’s acquired. 90% 92%

ORG 6025 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE (STT)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the management and administrative functions of the division on St. Thomas. It supervises the maintenance and repairs of the department’s motorized tools, vehicles, heavy equipment and welding equipment; makes request for the procurement of parts, supplies, oil and fuel; and coordinates the use of heavy and light equipment.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure that 50% of all inventory is categorized and accounted for. Performance Indicator: Percentage of all inventory accounted for. 50% 50%

365 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Maintain inventory level of spare parts and supplies at 80%. Performance Indicator: Percentage of inventory level of spare parts and supplies maintained. 80% 82%

Strategic Objective: Establish a preventative maintenance program for DPW vehicles. Performance Indicator: Percentage of DPW vehicles receiving preventative maintenance. 75% 80%

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority in Fiscal Year 2006.

ORG 6026 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides architectural, engineering, management, planning, organizational, design and inspection services including cost estimating and construction management related to the collection and disposal of solid and liquid waste throughout the Territory. It is responsible for the mitigation of environmental hazards.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority in Fiscal Year 2006.

ORG 6027 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center maintains the department’s communications network and computer units, and is primarily responsible for standardizing, updating and automating the department’s software and hardware.

No strategic objective was submitted for this Activity Center.

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ORG 6031 TRANSPORTATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center coordinates transportation services and seeks federal funds to finance public transportation initiatives and programs in support of the Territory’s public transportation infrastructure. It also manages and oversees the Virgin Islands Transit System (VITRAN) – the Territory’s public transit service, the Territory’s public paid parking program, and implements the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). FY05 FY06 Strategic Objectives: Complete the bus maintenance facility on St. Thomas. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of the 90% 95% bus maintenance facility.

Strategic Objective: Augment the VITRAN bus system to increase the level of service provided. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in the level of service and the number of buses in 30% 32% fair and working condition.

Strategic Objective: Provide each employee with training on various transportation related functions. Performance Indicator: Hours of training provided 80 hrs 82 hrs to employees.

Strategic Objective: Upgrade the fare collection system to maintain an accuracy rate of 98%. Performance Indicator: Accuracy rate maintained. 95% 98%

ORG 6041 PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS (STT)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center manages the personnel and labor relations activities of the department; provides technical and advisory services on the recruitment and selection of personnel; coordinates in-house orientation and training of new employees, processes Notices of Personnel Action (NOPA) and related personnel documents; processes Health Insurance and Workmen’s Compensation claims; processes Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports; reviews pay grade and step classifications of all Department of Public Works employees; coordinates accident reports and acts as liaison to the Office of Collective Bargaining and the Division of Personnel.

367 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

FY 05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Complete the upgrade of all employees’ personnel records. Performance Indicators: Percentage of employee’s personnel records upgraded. 90% 100%

ORG 6044 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (STT)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center monitors all local and federal funds for all activity centers within the St. Thomas and St. John District; prepares and processes purchase orders, requisitions, miscellaneous disbursement vouchers (MDV’s), government transportation requests (GTR’s), and related travel documents for the department; reconciles ledgers with the Department of Finance’s records; coordinates and compiles the department’s budget; prepares bi-weekly time and attendance records for the department; sorts and distributes payroll checks; maintains equipment inventory and provides custodial services to all divisions.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide management and administrative support to program activities. Performance Indicator: Number of hours of management and administrative support services provided. 325 hrs 350 hrs Strategic Objective: Complete reconciliation of all funds maintained by Public Works. Performance Indicator: Percentage of funds reconciled. 75% 80%

ORG 6045 PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center manages the personnel and labor relations activities of the department; provides technical and advisory services on the recruitment and selection of personnel; coordinates in-house orientation and training of new employees, processes Notices of Personnel Action (NOPA) and related personnel documents; processes Health Insurance and Workmen’s Compensation claims; processes Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports; reviews pay grade and step classifications of all DPW employees; coordinates accident reports and acts as liaison to the Office of Collective Bargaining and the Division of Personnel.

368 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

FY 05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Reduce response times for inquiries from the Division of Personnel Performance Indicator: Number of turnaround days. 5 days 3 days

ORG 6048 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center monitors all federal, general, road, and mass transit funds for all activity centers within the St. Croix district; prepares and processes purchase orders, requisitions, and related travel documents for the department; reconciles ledgers with the Department of Finance’s records; coordinates and compiles the department’s budget; prepares bi-weekly time and attendance records for the department; sorts and distributes payroll checks; maintains equipment inventory and provides custodial and security guard services to all divisions.

FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Increase hours of management and administrative support to program activities. Performance Indicator: Number of support hours 200 hrs 210 hrs provided.

ORG 6054 OFFICE OF DIRECTOR (STX) EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONAL SATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the management and administrative functions of the division in the St. Croix District. It supervises the maintenance and repairs of the department’s motorized tools, vehicles, heavy and welding equipment; makes requests for the procurement of parts, supplies, oil and fuel, and coordinates the use of heavy and light equipment.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Establish a preventative maintenance program for DPW vehicles. Performance Indicator: Perform preventative maintenance on 75% DPW vehicles. 75% 80%

369 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

ORG 6055 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center maintains and repairs motorized tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment as well as performs welding jobs. It is also responsible for servicing pump station generators throughout St. Croix and purchasing parts, oil and lubricants for all vehicles and heavy equipment in this District.

FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Maintain inventory level of basic spare parts and supplies of at least 80% during the fiscal year. Performance Indicator: Level of spare parts and supplies maintained. 80% 85%

ORG 6061 OFFICE OF DIRECTOR (STT) – CONSTRUCTION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of 64 government buildings (11 on St. John and 53 on St. Thomas). It oversees and directs all functions within the Director’s office and accepts work-order requests from other government agencies.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Establish a payment system for purchasing repair and maintenance supplies and materials. Performance Indicator: Percentage of new payment system established. 60% 80%

ORG 6062 – CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE (STT/STJ)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing units and maintains and constructs government facilities, bridges, headwalls and fences.

370 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide support services to 64 government facilities on St. Thomas. Performance Indicator: Percentage of facilities are maintained in fair and good condition. 50% 55%

ORG 6063 AIR CONDITION & ELECTRICAL (STT/STJ)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center installs, maintains, renovates and repairs all government refrigeration; air-conditioning units and electrical systems for government agencies, in the St. Thomas/St. John District.

FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Continue to increase equipment life span and reduce the cost to the government by 10%. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in cost. 10% 10%

ORG 6064 OFFICE OF DIRECTOR (STX) - CONSTRUCTION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the management, administration and procurement of supplies and material for the division in the District of St. Croix. It oversees and directs all functions within the Director’s office and receives work order requests from other government agencies.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Maintain warehouse inventory level to ensure reduction in non-productive activity hours. Performance Indicators: Reduction in non-productive activity hours. 20% 15%

Strategic Objective: Reduce the “spoilage/shrinkage” of hand tools and equipment issued to employees. Performance Indicator: Percentage loss reduction change. 5% 10%

371 DEPARTMENT OF PULIC WORKS

ORG 6065 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE – STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center installs, maintains and repairs plumbing units; paints, maintains, repairs, installs and constructs government facilities, bridges, headwalls, sidewalks and fences for the St. Croix District.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide support services to fifty-five (55) government facilities on St. Croix. Performance Indicator: Percentage of all facilities maintained in fair and good condition. 50% 55%

Strategic Objective: Reduce the mobilization time of employees reporting to assigned projects. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in mobilization time. 10% 15%

ORG 6066 AIR CONDITION & ELECTRICAL (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center installs, maintains, and repairs all government refrigeration, air conditioning units and electrical systems for the department and other government agencies on St. Croix.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Schedule and perform quarterly preventative maintenance service on all government air conditioners and refrigerators per authorized work orders during the fiscal year. Performance Indicator: Percentage of units maintained. 75% 80%

Strategic Objective: Reduce the mobilization time of employees reporting to assigned projects. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in mobilization time. 10% 15%

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ORG 6067 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR (STX)– ROADS & HIGHWAYS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the management, administration and procurement of supplies and materials for the division and the scheduling of roadwork assignments and the management of the public cemeteries for the District of St. Croix.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Establish an adequate inventory control system to inventory items on hand at all times. Performance Indicator: Percentage inventory items on hand at all times. 45% 50%

Strategic Objective: Reduce supply and material cost by by identifying government approved surveyors. Performance Indicator: Percentage cost reduction. 20% 25%

ORG 6068 CONSTRUCTION (STX)/6069 MAINTENANCE (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

These activity centers are responsible for constructing roads and highway infrastructure including retaining walls, bridges, culverts and guardrail installations for the St. Croix District. Additionally, this activity center is responsible for repairing and maintaining all public road infrastructures including repairing potholes, clearing and pruning of road shoulders and guts in the District of St. Croix.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Maintain and repair 288.6 miles of public roads on St. Croix. Performance Indicator: Maintain 60% of all roads to fair or good condition. 60% 65% Performance Indicator: Number of miles of public roads maintained. 288.6 290.0

Strategic Objective: Schedule and complete maintenance of major guts. Performance Indicator: Number of guts maintained. 45 50

373 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Maintain traffic control devices including traffic signs and pavement markings. Performance Indicator: Percentage of all pavement markings maintained. 5% 10% Performance Indicator: Percentage of all traffic signs maintained. 50% 55%

ORG 6071 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR (STT) – ROADS & HIGHWAYS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the scheduling of roadwork assignments, managing and monitoring the maintenance, and repair all roads, guts, and the public cemeteries.

FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Reduce employee mobilization response time by. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in response time. 10% 15%

ORG 6072 CONTRUCTION (STT) /6073 MAINTENANCE (STT)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

These activity centers are responsible for constructing roads and highway infrastructure including retaining walls, bridges, culverts and guardrail installations. Additionally, the activity centers repair and maintain all public roads and highway infrastructure, including road shoulders, sidewalks and drainage, repair potholes, as well as upgrade roads, and clear and prune roadsides on St. Thomas and St. John.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Maintain and repair public roads on St. Thomas. Performance Indicator: Percentage of roads maintained in good condition. 70% 75%

Strategic Objective: Inspect all of the roads to make sure that they are safe. Performance Indicator: Number of miles of road inspected. 500 miles 550 miles

374 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Clean and maintain all major guts. Performance Indicator: Number of guts maintained. 23 25

Strategic Objective: Develop and conduct an in-house training program to provide 40 hours of training to all Division of Roads employees. Performance Indicator: Hours of training provided to all roads employees. 40 45

Strategic Objective: Maintain traffic control devices including traffic signs and pavement markings. Performance Indicator: Percentage of all traffic signs and pavement markings maintained. 25% 30% Performance Indicator: Percentage of all traffic signs maintained. 50% 55%

ORG 6081 OFFICE OF DIRECTOR (STT/STJ) – UTILITIES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for all operations and maintenance of all equipment for the efficient collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater for the islands of St. Thomas and St. John. This office also manages procurement of professional service contractors, supplies and materials, compiles daily and monthly reports, prepares budgets and makes all managerial decisions relative to the operations of this division.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority.

ORG 6082 CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE (STT/STJ)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the construction, maintenance and repair of the wastewater collection and transmission lines.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority.

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ORG 6083/6084 OPERATIONS (STT/STJ)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

With a combination of Contract Operations and In-House personnel this activity center operates and maintains 9 wastewater plants and 19 pump stations for treating over 3 million gallons of wastewater daily.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority.

ORG 6085 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the management, administration, engineering, planning, organization, supervision and the procurement of supplies and materials for the Utilities Division for the District of St. Croix.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority.

ORG 6086 CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the construction, maintenance and continuous upgrade of lift stations, wet wells and safety equipment.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority.

ORG 6087 OPERATIONS (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center operates and maintains the distribution system of 15 waste water- pumping stations.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority.

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ORG 6088 WASTE WATER (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the primary wastewater treatment plants, disposal system and emergency generators in accordance with regulations established by the Department of Planning and Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Act.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority.

ORG 6089 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND LANDFILL (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This division is responsible for the management, administration and procurement of supplies and materials for the Solid Waste Division in the District of St. Croix. It is responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste on St. Croix; the operation and maintenance of the St. Croix Landfill; collection of weights and measurements of solid waste by private haulers and the general public; and provides daily street cleaning services within the Christiansted and Frederiksted town boundaries.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority.

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ORG 6091 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION (STT)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the management, administration and procurement of supplies and materials for the Solid Waste Division in the District of St. Thomas and St. John. It is also responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste for the District at the Bovoni Sanitary Landfill. It also provides daily street cleaning services within the Charlotte Amalie, Cruz Bay and Coral Bay town boundaries.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority.

ORG 6093 SANITARY LANDFILL ( STT)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Bovoni Landfill and collection of weights and measurements of solid waste collected by private haulers and the general public.

Note: This Activity Center has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority.

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Department of Public Works Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 7,241,532 8,796,156 5,929,264 Capital Outlays 299,006 197,574 1,107,005 Fringe Benefits 2,370,751 2,796,040 1,883,588 Supplies 759,719 1,357,760 452,930 Other Svs. & Chgs. 11,456,370 18,297,082 7,562,869 Utilities 1,259,065 1,771,124 679,882

Total General Fund 23,386,443 33,215,736 17,615,538

Total General Fund Positions 307 300 216

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions 8 9

Anti-Litter & Beau.*

Personal Services 572,765 846,926 830,926 Capital Outlays 8,717 25,000 Fringe Benefits 140,144 153,748 158,161 Supplies 52,685 46,032 39,032 Other Svs. & Chgs. 1,743,120 2,043,819 1,756,365 Utilities 12,317 15,100 15,100

Total Anti-Litter & Beau.* 2,529,748 3,130,625 2,799,584

Sewer Fund*

Personal Services Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits Supplies 2,336 240,000 400,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 107,464 700,000 800,000 Utilities

Total Sewer Fund 109,800 940,000 1,200,000

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Department of Public Works Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

St. John Capital Improvement Fund*

Personal Services Capital Outlays 203,973 200,000 200,000 Fringe Benefits Supplies 73,876 100,000 100,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 1,072,386 1,100,000 1,100,000 Utilities 121,413 100,000 100,000

Total St. John Cap. Improvement Fu 1,471,648 1,500,000 1,500,000

Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund

Personal Services Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. 144,393 300,000 300,000 Utilities

Total Tourism Advertising Revolving 144,393 300,000 300,000

Total Other Local Funds 4,255,589 5,870,625 5,799,584

Federal Funds

Personal Services 659,087 960,247 1,060,246 Capital Outlays 9,201,565 21,452,172 15,014,203 Fringe Benefits 64,636 108,636 150,804 Supplies 17,037 61,846 198,432 Other Svs. & Chgs. 76,554 402,133 37,500 Utilities

Total Federal Funds 10,018,879 22,985,034 16,461,185

Total Federal Funds Positions 19 15 15

GRAND TOTAL 37,660,911 62,071,395 39,876,307

Total Budgeted Positions 334 324 231 * Note: Fiscal Year 2006 funding for the Anti-Litter and Beautification Fund, Sewer Fund and $1,275,000 of the St. John Capital Improvement Fund has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority as autorized by Act No. 6638.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, PARKS AND RECREATION

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Department of Housing, Parks and Recreation is to develop homeownership and maintain rental units and recreational facilities within the United States Virgin Islands and to develop recreational programs and protect open spaces for the enjoyment and well being of the Virgin Islands community.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

Pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 18 of the Virgin Islands Code as amended, the Department of Housing, Parks and Recreation administers, coordinates and serves as the “State Agency” for all programs pertaining to housing, parks and recreation whenever such designation is required by federal law for the purpose of participating in federal programs to the extent necessary to comply with applicable federal law. The department has direct oversight over emergency housing, sports and recreation, parks and open spaces and also administers Veterans and Home Loan programs for the benefit of veterans and low to moderate-income families.

The department is administered by a Commissioner along with two district Assistant Commissioners, Deputies and Directors, and is organized into six activity centers.

x The Division of Emergency Housing administers the housing programs to provide rental units for emergencies and assist with homeownership programs. x The Bureau of Sports and Recreation organizes, promotes, coordinates and conducts sporting and recreational programs. x The Office of Mortgage, Land and Loans is responsible for receiving applications for the Home Loan and the Veterans’ Loan Program and disseminating loan funds to approved, qualified applicants. x The Division of Parks, Open Space and Beautification is responsible for the maintenance of public parks, beaches, miscellaneous open spaces and recreational areas. x The Office of Rent Control investigates complaints filed by tenants and landlords, conducts hearings, and renders judgments within statutory guidelines. x The Office of Business and Finance administers the business and financial activities of the department through monitoring and reconciliation of all funds.

383 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, PARKS AND RECREATION

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Savan Recreational Park: Installed new playground equipment and made maintenance repairs to the facility. Federal funds from the Land, Water and Conservation Fund were utilized in the amount of $50,000. x Griffith Recreational Park: Installed new playground equipment and refurbished the facility. Federal funds from the Land, Water and Conservation Fund were utilized in the amount of $68,000. x The Delinquency balance in the Emergency Housing Rental Account Receivables was reduced by 20% during the fiscal year.

384 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, PARKS AND RECREATION

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Monitor and conduct annual inspections of occupied rental units and increase repairs annually to meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS). x Increase collaborative relationships with other departments and agencies, community organizations, interested and advocacy groups, in the development and maintenance of Territorial parks. x Replace waterlines at the emergency housing in Estate Campo Rico, Estate Profit and Estate Anna’s Hope to include replacement of cooper lines with new PVC pipes and install water meters. Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is available in the amount of $200,000. x Construct six (6) additional homes for homeownership, a community center and install new playground equipment at Castle Burke, St. Croix (Site II). x Upgrade D.C. Canegata Recreation Community Center to include the purchasing and installation of equipment (stove, refrigerator, pool tables, exercise equipment, tables, chairs etc.). CDBG funding for $40,000 is available. x Upgrade La Valle Recreation Complex by constructing a concession and restroom facility. CDBG funding for $50,000 is available. x Upgrade Rudy Krigger Recreation Complex by installing new playground equipment, new back screens and bleachers, repair electrical lighting and pave the parking lot. Land, Water and Conservation funds available in the amount of $50,000. x Upgrade Midre Cummings Children Park by installing a restroom facility and new tot lot equipment. CDBG Funds available for $40,400.

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ORG 6511 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Division is responsible for the coordination, dissemination and implementation of policies for the Department.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop a Territory-wide emergency homes construction plan. Performance Indicator: Construction plan completed. -- Yes

ORG 6521 OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Business and Finance oversees the Department’s business and financial operations; provides financial and personnel support services for all activity centers within the Department.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Conduct programs and projects reconciliation to maximize program effectiveness. Performance Indicator: Number of projects reconciled. 2 4 Performance Indicator: Number of program reports provided. 4 7

Strategic Objective: Monitor and report utility cost by divisions. Performance Indicator: Number of divisions reported on. 5 6

ORG 6531/6551 MORTGAGE, LAND AND LOANS – STT/STJ/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Mortgage, Land and Loan Division is responsible for accepting applications for the Home Loan and the Veterans Loan programs and disseminating loan funds to approved qualified applicants.

386 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, PARKS AND RECREATION

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Automate the Mortgage Loan System. Performance Indicator: Percentage completion of an automated Mortgage Loan System. 25% 50%

Strategic Objective: Reduce the amount of delinquent accounts. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of delinquent accounts. 10% 20%

Strategic Objective: Revise rules and regulations relating to the mortgage loan program. Performance Indicator: New rules and regulations promulgated. -- Yes

ORG 6532 EMERGENCY HOUSING – STT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Emergency Housing Division is responsible for the day-to-day management of one hundred and forty (140) housing units.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Revise tenant application form. Performance Indicator: Complete revised application form. -- Yes

Strategic Objective: Update current tenant information and review current tenants’ eligibility. Performance Indicator: Number of tenant files reviewed. 80 160

Strategic Objective: Reduce Emergency Housing tenants past-due accounts. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of units with outstanding balances. 10% 15%

Strategic Objective: Inspect units on a monthly basis to maintain structural requirements. Performance Indicator: Number of units inspected monthly. 20 40

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ORG 6533 MAINTENANCE – STT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Maintenance Division is responsible for the daily preventative maintenance and repair of the Department’s emergency housing units.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Check plumbing and electrical needs at each building to reduce emergency calls. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction in monthly emergency calls. 10% 15%

Strategic Objective: Prepare a maintenance/repair tracking system for each unit. Performance Indicator: Number of units with Maintenance/Repair Tracking system. 40 80

Strategic Objective: Increase rehabilitate of units that are not in good condition. Performance Indicator: Number of units repaired or upgraded. 4 5

ORG 6534/6554 RENT CONTROL – STT/STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Rent Control Division investigates complaints filed by tenants and landlords; conducts hearings and renders judgments within specific statutory guidelines.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Compile expenditure data for the Commissioner with request for legislative revision of law on rent control limitation of $170. Performance Indicator: Preparation of expenditure report. -- Yes

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ORG 6541 PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND BEAUTIFICATION – STT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Parks, Open Space and Beautification Division is responsible for the maintenance of public parks, beaches, miscellaneous open spaces and recreational areas.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Apply for recreational grants funding to acquire new equipment for the upgrade of facilities in order to provide a safe and sanitary environment for all persons utilizing the park facilities. Performance Indicator: Securing of funds to purchase equipment. -- Yes

ORG 6542 BUREAU SPORTS AND RECREATION – STT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Sports and Recreation organizes, promotes, coordinates and conducts sporting and recreational programs throughout the Territory.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of after-school programs at all recreational centers for persons of all ages. Performance Indicator: Number of new programs instituted. 1 4

ORG 6552 EMERGENCY HOUSING – STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Emergency Housing Division is responsible for the day-to-day management operations of one hundred forty-four (144) units in four separate communities on the island of St. Croix.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce accounts receivables from tenants. Performance Indicator: Percentage of accounts reduced. 10% 25%

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FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Acquire computer hardware and software in order to automate tenant’s files and accounts. Performance Indicator: Acquisition of computer system. -- Yes

Strategic Objective: Increase monitoring and inspections of occupied units to meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Performance Indicator: Number of units inspected. 100 120 Performance Indicator: Number of units meeting standards. 75 100

ORG 6553 MAINTENANCE – STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Division of Maintenance is responsible for the daily maintenance of all emergency housing units on St. Croix.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide repairs to occupied units to meet Housing Quality Standards Performance Indicator: Number of kitchen cabinets repaired and/or replaced. 10 15 Performance Indicator: Number of exterior doors repaired and/or replaced. 5 10 Performance Indicator: Number of units’ floor tiles repaired and/or replaced 5 5

Strategic Objective: Rehabilitate vacant units and reduce turn-around time for maintenance repairs. Performance Indicator: Number of vacant units repaired within 30 days. 2 4

ORG 6561 PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND BEAUTIFICATION – STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Parks, Open Space and Beautification is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of public parks, open spaces and recreational areas.

390 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, PARKS AND RECREATION

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement programs to contain and/or reduce utilities costs for all ball fields. Performance Indicator: Percentage reduction of utilities costs. 5% 10%

ORG 6562 BUREAU OF SPORTS AND RECREATION – STX

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Division of Sports and Recreation organizes, coordinates, promotes and conducts safe recreational and sports programs; and oversees the leasing of sports and recreational facilities on St. Croix.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Implement an applicable fee system to offset increased costs in electricity at ballpark functions. Performance Indicator: Percentage collection of fees. -- 50%

Strategic Objective: Implement additional after-school programs. Performance Indicator: Number of new after-school programs implemented. 1 3

391 Department of Housing, Parks & Recreation Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 3,226,519 3,340,953 3,542,641 Capital Outlays 34,075 Fringe Benefits 1,024,686 1,222,918 1,290,408 Supplies 195,765 121,878 129,991 Other Svs. & Chgs. 700,385 293,807 213,305 Utilities 194,615 184,100 83,493

Total General Fund 5,376,045 5,163,656 5,259,838

Total General Fund Positions 131 136 143

Tourism Adv. Fund

Personal Services Capital Outlay Fringe Benefits Supplies Other Svs. & Chgs. 640,000 Utilities

Total Tourism Adv. Fund 640,000

Total Other Local Funds 640,000

Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 5,376,045 5,163,656 5,899,838

Total Budgeted Positions 131 136 143

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Department of Housing, Parks & Recreation Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

6511 Administration 322,521 102,271 8,900 19,400 2,200 455,292 6521 Office of Bus. & Finance 258,881 86,663 10,570 36,089 2,500 394,703 6532 Emergency Housing 86,477 27,615 4,000 8,000 1,000 127,092 6533 Maintenance 104,128 35,320 8,450 3,000 1,000 151,898 6541 Parks, Open Space, Beautifi. 504,608 204,110 24,971 38,224 17,900 789,813 6542 Bureau of Sports & Recrea. 670,584 238,697 22,568 27,389 13,624 972,862 6551 Mortgage, Land & Loans 142,000 39,008 2,000 1,700 2,000 186,708 6552 Emergency Housing 50,010 19,393 5,000 8,400 2,000 84,803 6553 Maintenance 181,899 73,696 6,500 9,000 1,000 272,095 6561 Parks, Open Space, Beautifi. 694,939 250,426 18,216 35,376 21,025 1,019,982 6562 Bureau of Sports & Recrea. 526,594 213,209 18,816 26,727 19,244 804,590

Total General Fund 3,542,641 1,290,408 129,991 213,305 83,493 5,259,838

Other Local Funds

Tourism Advertising Fund

6511 Administration 15,000 15,000 6542 Bureau of Sports & Recrea. 625,000 625,000

Total Tourism Adv. Fund 640,000 640,000

Total Other Local Funds 640,000 640,000

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 3,542,641 1,290,408 129,991 853,305 83,493 5,899,838

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

MISSION STATEMENT:

To support and promote the U.S. Virgin Islands agricultural industry, while protecting consumers and the environment, through education, development, implementation, and communication of sound agricultural policies and programs.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The Department of Agriculture was first created pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 17, Section 291. Act No. 5265 repealed this section and established the Department of Economic Development and Agriculture (ED&A). In 1995, Act No. 5265, as amended by Act No. 6070, abolished the ED&A and created two separate entities, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Tourism.

The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDOA) renders basic agricultural services and technical advice to the Territory’s farming community. Its major responsibility is to provide sound, high quality services to the territorial farming community, including: the expansion of agricultural activities for the production and marketing of agricultural commodities; processing of agricultural products throughout the Virgin Islands; enforcement of environmental protection laws as they may apply to land, water and soil; and enforcement of regulatory practices as they relate to veterinary services.

Mandated activities conducted by the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture are: x Promote, assist, and encourage good relations services between producers, distributors and consumers of food products. x Provide strategies for the preservation and expansion of locally produced agricultural products and maintain reliable information on the cost of agriculture production and marketing. x Supervise and regulate grain warehouses, conservation programs, extension programs, experimental agriculture stations, and farms, and all public veterinary services. x Inspect and regulate all meat and poultry markets, slaughtering facilities, vegetable and fruit markets, farms, gardens or orchards engaged in the production of fruits and vegetables, plant nurseries, imported fruits and vegetables, and plant life, and investigate the causes, the propagation and prevention and control of animal and plant diseases. x Inspect and regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of fertilizers. x Inspect and regulate the grading, packaging, storing and sale of all locally grown fruits, vegetables, and animal products. x Administer and enforce laws regulating aquaculture and stray or illegally tethered animals. x Coordinate and cooperate in federally aided agricultural programs sponsored or required by the Government of the United States. x Evaluate candidates for the Farmland Tax Exemption Program.

394 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x The completion of the La Reine Farmers’ Market Improvement on St. Croix has provided vending space for twenty (20) additional farmers. A Community Development Block Grant, from the VI Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), funded this improvement and brings the total number of vendor spaces at the La Reine Farmers Market to sixty (60). x Community Development Block Grant funds were approved through DPNR in the amount of $50,000 to fund the purchase and installation of a freezing unit at the Mid-island Fisherman’s Facility. x Thirty (30) crop farmers of St. Croix benefited from a series of lectures geared to expose them to better farming techniques including farming as a business, post- harvest techniques, field practices, farmland preparation etc. This was a University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service (UVI-CES), UVI Agricultural Experiment Station, V.I. Department of Agriculture and St. Croix Farmers in Action initiative. x Thirty-six (36) proposed leases, for agricultural land on St. Thomas (twenty (20) in Estate Bordeaux and sixteen (16) in Estate Dorothea), were submitted to and approved by the Legislature. These leases are good for 20 years with a 10-year renewal option. The VIDOA held a lease distribution ceremony at the Dorothea Agriculture Station on May 5, 2004. During this event, 31 leases were distributed to farmers whose farms are located in Estate Bordeaux and Estate Dorothea. x The Veterinary Services Division received funding from the United States Department of Agriculture–Veterinary Service (USDA-VS) in the form of five grants totaling more than $250,000 for surveillance of the Exotic New Castle Disease (of birds especially chickens), Foreign Animal Diseases, Swine Feeding, Foot and Mouth Disease, and the eradication of the Tropical Bont Tick (Amblyomma). x The USDA-NRCS enabled the repair of the emergency spillway of the Bethlehem Pond to occur. This effort cost over $381,892 of which only $45,473 was the responsibility of the Virgin Islands Government. Unfortunately, the heavy rains that fell during November 2003 did substantial damage to this project. Nevertheless, USDA-NRCS assumed all mitigation costs and has completed the required emergency repairs. The cost of the repairs is $320,818, all of which will be provided by USDA-NRCS. The total cost of the project plus emergency repairs is $702,710. x USDA-RD assisted the VIDOA with a $65,000 grant towards the construction of a multi-purpose steel-framed building. The building was originally estimated to cost $120,000. Recommended design changes resulting in change orders, have since increased the construction costs substantially.

395 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D:

x The VIDOA worked with the Food and Drug Administration, VI Department of Health (DOH), Puerto Rico Department of Health, Roy L. Schneider Hospital (RLSH), St. Croix Dairy Products, and St. Thomas Dairies to establish a milk- testing laboratory under the DOH at RLSH x to grade locally produced milk. Laboratory equipment has been received, DOH personnel have been trained, laboratory space has been secured, and FDA officials have committed their assistance to the Virgin Islands. This is being done to ensure that local milk can be accepted by cruise lines and federally funded programs that are required to purchase ‘Grade A’ milk from vendors.

x In an effort to encourage the sport of horse racing between the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands (BVI), while at the same time protecting the health status of the horses, a Memorandum of Understanding between USDA-VS Animal Health Inspection Service and the BVI Government was renewed and signed on June 11, 2004 at Government House, St. Thomas. This MOU enables inter-island horse racing to occur while fostering animal health requirements.

x The VIDOA, in collaboration with UVI-CES, sponsored two renowned meetings during the summer. The Caribbean Urban and Community Forestry Conference was held June 14 – 18, 2004 with an attendance of approximately 100 persons; and the 40th Annual Caribbean Food and Crops Society (CFCS) meeting was held from July 19 – 23, 2004 with approximately 120 persons from various Caribbean countries and the US in attendance. Both meetings were held at the Westin Resort in St. John.

396 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Improve compliance with the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA), Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) standards. x Increase the productivity of agricultural lands controlled by the department. x Increase the efficiency of machinery. x Increase sales through the increased production of agricultural products. x Maintain an accident-free workplace.

397 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

ORG 7510 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This division is charged with the responsibility of providing a wide range of support services, which include fiscal and general administrative services; and employee, managerial and information processing services. It also assists the department’s managers in delivering essential programs and services to the Territory’s agricultural industry and non-farm constituents.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide financial assistance to farmers in order to reduce the number of USDA EQIP contracts cancelled due to farmers’ lack of financial resources. Performance Indicator: Percentage of farmers whose USDA contracts have been cancelled due to lack of financial resources. 15% 10%

Strategic Objective: Conduct professional development training, including employee relations, for all staff. Performance Indicator: Number of customer service training activities provided for all staff persons. 1 2

Strategic Objective: Increase collections to reduce receivables. Performance Indicator: Number of delinquent receivables accounts collected. 257 230

ORG 7511 AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The food production division provides land preparation services such as plowing, harrowing, banking, bulldozing, grass and brush cutting and hay production. It also assists local farmers in food production. FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the response time for land preparation services. Performance Indicator: Number of days to complete requests for land preparation services to customers. 10 days 7 days

398 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the percentage of occupants of the Community Gardens provided with irrigation water continuously. Performance Indicator: Percentage of farmers in the Community Gardens provided with irrigation water on a continuous basis. 50 60

Strategic Objective: Provide training to operators at least twice per year. Performance Indicator: Number of job related training activities provided for all staff persons. 0 2

ORG 7512 HORTICULTURE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Horticulture Division is responsible for providing seedlings, seeds, saplings, fruit trees and agricultural chemicals to the farming public.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce the amount of discarded vegetable seedlings. Performance Indicator: Number of vegetable seedlings discarded. 12,000 10,800

Strategic Objective: Provide annual training in plant propagation techniques to the members of the horticulture staff. Performance Indicator: Number of plant propagation training activities provided. 2 3

Strategic Objective: Increase the number of locally produced fruit trees. Performance Indicator: Number of fruit trees produced by VIDOA. 100 200

Strategic Objective: Increase the sales of vegetable seedlings. Performance Indicator: Number of vegetable seedlings sold. 120,000 126,000

399 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

ORG 7513 HEAVY EQUIPMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This division is responsible for the maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment used in the preparation of land for farmers.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Provide job and safety related training for staff. Performance Indicator: Number of job and safety related training activities provided for all staff persons. 1 2

Strategic Objective: Reduce downtime of vehicles and heavy equipment in operation awaiting parts available locally. Performance Indicator: Number of vehicles and heavy equipment in operation within 21 days after being inoperable. 4 8

ORG 7514 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This section of the Food Production Division provides general maintenance to all buildings, physical plants and grounds occupied by the department.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the number of buildings for which preventive maintenance is performed annually. Performance Indicator: Percentage of buildings for which preventive maintenance was performed. 60% 75%

ORG 7521 FORESTRY WATER & SOIL CONSERVATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This division constructs and renovates earthen dams and spillways, sub-soils and terraces, and also clears land. Additionally, the coordination of forest resources occurs in this division. The Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Project assists in managing forest reserves in conjunction with the Forest Stewardship Program.

400 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase the amount of local/native trees propagated through Forest Stewardship and Urban and Community Forestry Programs by 50% over the next five (5) years. Performance Indicator: Number of local/native trees propagated through Forest Stewardship and Urban and Community Forestry programs. 300 350

Strategic Objective: Increase the resident’s awareness of the Stewardship and Urban and Community Forestry Programs by 50% over the next five (5) years. Performance Indicator: Percentage of resident receiving information/assistance directly form the Forest Stewardship and Urban and Community Forestry Programs. 500 600

Strategic Objective: Increase the number of new individuals, community groups and local organizations receiving funding through the Forest Stewardship and Urban and Community Forestry Programs by 50% over the next five (5) years. Performance Indicator: Number of residents receiving new information/assistance directly form the Forest Stewardship and Urban and Community Forestry Programs. 5 10

ORG 7531 ABATTOIR

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Abattoir protects the consumers’ right to wholesome meat products through slaughtering activities under the supervision of a USDA/Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Veterinarian.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Respond to or correct USD/FSIS violations within 24-48 hours of citations. Performance Indicator: Percentage of USDA/FSIS violations responded to or corrected within 24-48 hours. 75% 80%

401 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Provide training for abattoir staff on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and other safety related issues. Performance Indicator: Number of HACCP job and safety related training activities provided for all staff persons. 2 3

Strategic Objective: Increase the number of routine maintenance exercises conducted annually. Performance Indicator: Number of maintenance exercises performed annually at the facility. 2 3

ORG 7532 VETERINARY HEALTH

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The primary function of this division is to free the Virgin Islands of any animal disease by providing animal health care to livestock farmers at a minimum cost.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objectives: Record the birth and tag 2,000 animals over the next five(5) years. Performance Indicator: Number of animals whose birth and identification tags are recorded in the registry. 400 800

Strategic Objective: Increase the number of workshops on veterinary health care issues conducted annually. Performance Indicator: Number of workshops on veterinary health care issues conducted for farmers. 1 3

Strategic Objective: Increase the number of farms calls. Performance Indicator: Number of farms calls responded to. 500 525

Strategic Objective: Increase the number of animals medicated/ dewormed. Performance Indicator: Number of animals that are medicated/ dewormed. 9,500 9,800

402

Department of Agriculture Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 1,684,888 1,805,583 1,832,843 Capital Outlays Fringe Benefits 540,132 653,788 665,845 Supplies 148,080 50,006 27,000 Other Svs. & Chgs. 178,327 46,200 93,000 Utilities 68,006 32,171 52,942

Total General Fund 2,619,433 2,587,748 2,671,630

Total General Fund Positions 73 72 67

Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Federal Funds

Personal Services 69,246 244,597 87,297 Capital Outlays 41,681 Fringe Benefits 14,979 50,561 22,698 Supplies 19,459 85,779 13,252 Other Svs. & Chgs. 153,353 97,852 178,581 Utilities

Total Federal Funds 298,718 478,789 301,828

Total Federal Funds Positions 3 3 10

GRAND TOTAL 2,918,151 3,066,537 2,973,458

Total Budgeted Positions 76 75 77

403

Department of Agriculture Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

7510 Administration 487,242 158,723 20,000 93,000 42,942 801,907 7511 Agricultural Development 334,449 128,141 462,590 7512 Horticulture 232,262 97,190 329,452 7513 Heavy Equipment 100,919 38,988 7,000 146,907 7514 Building & Ground Maint. 34,576 15,976 50,552 7521 Forestry\Water & Soil Cons. 108,958 44,927 153,885 7531 Abbatoir 313,905 119,433 10,000 443,338 7532 Veterinary Health 220,532 62,467 282,999

Total General Fund 1,832,843 665,845 27,000 93,000 52,942 2,671,630

Total Other Local Funds

Federal Funds

7521 Forestry Stewardship Program 42,500 11,050 10,000 58,278 121,828 7521 Urban & Comm Forestry Asst. 44,797 11,648 3,252 120,303 180,000

Total Federal Funds 87,297 22,698 13,252 178,581 301,828

GRAND TOTAL 1,920,140 688,543 40,252 271,581 52,942 2,973,458

404

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Department of Tourism is to increase visitors, thereby increasing revenues to the Territory, by promoting the United States Virgin Islands as a premier destination.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

The 21st Legislature of the Virgin Islands created the Department of Tourism on May 8, 1995. The department is primarily responsible for the economic development of the Territory through the promotion of tourism and related activities. Other responsibilities relate to the formulation, implementation, administration and coordination of programs and policies pertaining to all aspects of tourism. The department is under the supervision of the Commissioner of Tourism.

Activities conducted by the Department of Tourism include developing strategies that will make the Territory competitive and desirable as a tourism destination; communicating and cooperating with all local tourist or tourist-related businesses to determine their needs and how best to promote the industry; promoting Virgin Islands culture as a part of the tourism experience; promoting an understanding of the importance of the tourism experience; developing strategies for the U.S. Virgin Islands in all businesses and industries throughout the Territory; identifying and promoting the unique features of St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, and Water Island in tourism advertising; and, developing long-term strategies to successfully develop the overall economy.

405 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Guided the successful resumption of bi-monthly direct flights from Denmark to St. Croix. x Designed and launched an aggressive intra-Caribbean marketing program, with industry partners and the USVI and St. Croix Hotel Associations. x Increased international inbound travel: Denmark, Jamaica, Mexico, United Kingdom, Norway, Trinidad & Tobago and both Central and South America. x Enhanced our participation in our two cruise conversion programs with Tropical Shipping and the USVI Hotel and Tourism Association and VIPA, WICO, Tropical Shipping and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, to pursue growth through innovative, profitable program offerings and increased customer relationships. x Established a St. Croix-specific marketing campaign. x Created, funded, launched, and marketed effective seasonal campaigns designed to increase sales and awareness and improve performance in each of our markets. x Partnered with Ford Motor Company and offered a free vacation for two in the USVI with every purchase of a Ford Escape in select markets. x Facilitated the development of sports tourism projects through sponsorship and marketing assistance, such as for the Caribbean Drag Racing Association, the Carib Cup Cricket Series; the USVI Teens on the Green International Championships; the Horace Clarke Baseball Series and the Basketball Travelers Paradise Jam, and St. Croix Half Ironman, Triathlon. x Fostered and developed strong, collaborative relationships with regional agencies, such as the Caribbean Tourism Organization, the Caribbean Hotel Association and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. These strong relationships, which have helped to restore trust, integrity and respect to negotiation to increase joint marketing opportunities, have led to the election of Commissioner Richards as Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. x Achieved new airlift by US Airways to St. Thomas from LaGuardia, and Caribbean Sun inaugural visit to St. Thomas and St. Croix. x Organized and executed pitches to attract more group and convention business opportunities for the Territory. x Renegotiated representation in key markets (Canada, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) for public relations. x Negotiated the return of cruise ships to St. Croix with Royal Caribbean Cruise Association bunkering efforts on the island. x Improved relations with the Film Production service community in the Virgin Islands. x Increased cruise ship visitor awareness by disseminating information on board the ships before visitors disembark. x Decreased turnaround time on all inquiries to 24 hours. x Developed a system that facilitates accessing email on the World Wide Web through any Internet connection.

406 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Increase marketing of the Territory as a primary location for production of motion pictures, television shows and print projects. x Automate the administrative functions of the department and secure adequate professional development training for the staff. x Increase quality and hospitality service training for the public and private sectors. x Increase sports tourism and event marketing. x Develop a USVI International Film Festival. x Increase airlift from Europe. x Upgrade and update network system and hardware to more current technology. x Increase travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands during off-season by seven percent. x Increase airlift to the Territory from the United States. x Establish a public awareness campaign of the economic benefits of tourism to the Territory.

407 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

ORG 7611 ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT: This activity center implements local and federal rules and regulations relating to the operations of the department. It also manages the personnel, payroll and accounting functions, prepares and monitors the budgets, purchases supplies/equipment, handles building and equipment maintenance, and renders administrative assistance as required by the various divisions of the department.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Computerize the administrative functions of the department and secure adequate professional development training for the staff. Performance Indicator: Provide two opportunities for staff development and technical education through seminars in cooperation with public and private sector partners. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Upgrade information technology including software and hardware, by 5 percent of current inventory. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase of upgraded information technology. 5% 5%

Strategic Objective: Increase efficiency of payment to vendors by decreasing turnaround days in administrative office by two days. Performance Indicator: Number of processing days for documents in administrative office. 2 2

Strategic Objective: Provide three (3) public/private sector tourism training programs Performance Indicator: Number of training sessions provided. 3 3

Strategic Objective: Provide two (2) staff development and technical education seminars in cooperation with the public or private sector. Performance Indicator: Number if training sessions provided. 2 2

408 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase efficiency of payment to vendors by decreasing turnover days in Administrative Office to four (4) days. Performance Indicator: Number of processing days for document in Administrative Office. 4 4

ORG 7612 PUBLIC RELATIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Public Relations Office provides factual information to the general public and responds to off-island inquiries; maintains an information center of current tourism- related materials; researches and updates informational pieces; and promotes tourism awareness and community relations through special events and public service campaigns as well as coordinating familiarization tours on-island.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Support the development of a booking system for medium and small hotel properties. Performance Indicator: Increase in business generated by small properties. 5% 5% Performance Indicator: Partner with hotels and acquire inventory of availability for reservations. 20 20

ORG 7613 FILM PROMOTION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Office of Film Promotion is charged with the responsibility of promoting, marketing and advertising the U.S. Virgin Islands as a location for the production of audio-visual commodities.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Develop incentives and enhance marketing to increase location production. Performance Indicator: Percentage increase in location production. 5% 6% Performance Indicator: Expand the photographic and video stock library. 5% 5%

409 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

ORG 7621 ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the daily operations of the department, including planning, implementation, supervision, and coordination of all programs. It has oversight of all advertising, public relations, and promotional programs for the U.S. Virgin Islands.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase and develop public/private sector cooperative programs including those with hotel, taxi, airline and cruise ship partners. Performance Indicator: Increase in the number of impressions and/or programs. 3% 3%

Strategic Objective: Increase and develop tourism business for St. Croix. Performance Indicator: Increase in the number of visitors to St. Croix. 3% 3%

Strategic Objective: Increase and develop sports tourism and/or events tourism programs. Performance Indicator: Increase in number of events and visitors to such events. 3% 3%

ORG 7622 CONVENTION & VISITORS’ BUREAU – ST. THOMAS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides direct support services to on-island and prospective visitors through dissemination of various services and information brochures, pamphlets, and other promotional materials. The cruise ship division compiles relevant statistics concerning passengers, provides promotional and support services in cooperation with cruise ship companies and distributes information at disembarkation sites. It is also responsible for the preparation of the bi-annual cruise ship schedules.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Enhance opportunities for increased quality and hospitality service training for the public and private sectors. Performance Indicator: Develop at least three opportunities for public/private sector tourism training programs. 3 3

410 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

ORG 7623 VISITORS’ BUREAU - ST. CROIX (STX)

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides direct support services and assistance to visitors through dissemination of various service and information including brochures, pamphlets and other promotional materials.

FY 05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Provide at least three sessions of quality and hospitality service training for the public and private sectors. Performance Indicator: Number of training sessions provided. 3 3 Performance Indicator: Number of school presentations. 4 4

ORG 7624 OFFSHORE ACTIVITIES

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center promotes the United States Virgin Islands as a year-round upscale destination by engaging in promotional activities designed to influence travel agents, wholesalers, tour operators, group and incentive planners, airlines, consumers and other travel related entities on the U.S. mainland.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Increase travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Performance Indicator: Increase visitor arrivals to the Territory. 10% 7% Performance Indicator: Increase the number of airline seats to the Territory. 4% 2%

411

Financial 3 Year Summary By Prime Accounts

FY2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 Expenditure Appropriation Recommendation

General Fund

Personal Services 1,749,771 1,687,944 1,797,879 Capital Outlays 2,629 50,000 Fringe Benefits 444,183 547,329 535,662 Supplies 34,043 35,295 26,600 Other Svs. & Chgs. 925,134 861,505 752,891 Utilities 78,482 61,500 69,899

Total General Fund 3,234,242 3,193,573 3,232,931

Total General Fund Positions 52 52 46

Total Other Local Funds

Total Other Funds Positions

Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds Positions

GRAND TOTAL 3,234,242 3,193,573 3,232,931

Total Budgeted Positions 52 52 46

412

Department of Tourism Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

7611 Administration & Mgmt. 580,886 158,752 10,000 201,600 32,500 983,738 7612 Public Relations 34,000 11,689 300 500 46,489 7613 Film Promotion 45,000 14,126 300 59,426 7621 Administration 270,000 80,598 900 351,498 7622 Visitors’ Bur. - STT/STJ 127,328 40,678 9,000 32,000 28,399 237,405 7623 Visitors’ Bureau - STX 204,665 50,000 73,667 7,000 57,700 9,000 402,032 7624 Off-shore Activities 536,000 156,152 460,191 1,152,343

Total General Fund 1,797,879 50,000 535,662 26,600 752,891 69,899 3,232,931

Total Other Local Funds

Federal Funds

Total Federal Funds

GRAND TOTAL 1,797,879 535,662 26,600 752,891 69,899 3,232,931

413

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) is to provide effective programs and services designed to develop, protect and maintain a viable workforce in order to promote economic growth, employment stability and a higher standard of living in the Territory.

SCOPE AND OVERVIEW:

Pursuant to Virgin Islands and Federal laws, the Virgin Islands Department of Labor is charged with the responsibility of administering programs and/or services relative to: Fair Labor Standards; Occupational Safety and Health; Labor Relations; Full Employment Administration; Full Employment and Full Production Program; Protection of Resident Workers; Public Employment Service; Youth Employment Services; Employment Agencies; Apprenticeship Standards; Workers’ Compensation Administration; Unemployment Insurance; Labor Disputes; Child Labor; Personnel Records; Discrimination in Employment, Labor Statistics, Workforce Development and Plant Closings. These programs and/or services are designed to protect the welfare of workers in the Territory by promoting industrial harmony and stability and by developing and maintaining a skilled workforce. The department maintains offices on St. Croix and St. Thomas. Residents of St. John are served by regular visits coordinated through the Administrator’s office.

The Department of Labor is organized into ten main divisions/units, namely: Occupational Safety and Health; Workers’ Compensation; Labor Relations; Job Service; Training; Unemployment Insurance; Administration; Hearings and Appeals; Bureau of Labor Statistics; and Planning, Research and Monitoring.

414 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

x Youth Contract Negotiations for Program Year 2004 were completed for the following: St. Joseph High School, Virgin Islands Resource Center for the Disabled, V.I. Institute for Agricultural Development and the Specialist. The Human Resource Investment Council approved the following Eligible Service Providers: Charisma Design, ICON International, VI Training and Assessment Institute, VI School of Practical Nursing, New Passages, University of the Virgin Islands, LAMB Fiber Optic, Massac Nursing Program. The programs included Partial Employment Technique Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program, On-the-Job Training, Computer Literacy Training, Summer Youth Employment Program, Labor Investing for Tomorrow, Life Skills Management, Entrepreneurial Training/Academic Enrichment Program, The Essence of Entrepreneurship Training Program and Future Educators of the Virgin Islands. x The Workers’ Compensation Administration processed claims that resulted in $7,474,666 being paid out in benefits to injured workers in the Territory. Seventy (70) businesses were inspected to determine compliance/non-compliance with the Workers’ Compensation law. x The Division of Occupational Safety and Health hosted a Scaffold Erection and Certification Workshop for Virgin Islands Employers. The workshop was held in both districts. A meeting was held with the University of the Virgin Islands and the Universidad Metropolitana to discuss the possibility of offering Occupational Safety and Health Administration courses in the Virgin Islands. x The Division of Labor Relations hosted an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Mediation Workshop. The workshop was sponsored by the EEOC and was designed to provide mediation training for persons interested in becoming certified EEOC mediators. x The Bureau of Labor Statistics implemented a Job Vacancy Survey (JVS) throughout the Territory. The results of the survey will assist the Territory’s employers, job seekers, educators, government planners and policy makers, and the community as a whole to understand the unique labor needs of the Virgin Islands. The JVS is supported by the National Workforce Information Council. x The Virgin Islands Department of hosted its first-ever Employee Recognition Banquet which was held in both districts to recognize and pay tribute to all VIDOL employees for their hard work and dedication in serving the people of this Territory. x Business Administration and Personnel Relations reorganized in order to more efficiently serve the department. All payroll functions have been assumed by the Business and Administrative Services. This has allowed Personnel Relations to concentrate on such personnel issues as employee relations, collective bargaining, training, and NOPA preparation and maintenance. Both employees of Business Administration and Personnel Relations have received extensive financial management training through the Office of Management and Budget, U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration, USDA Graduate

415 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D:

School and the Department of Finance. They have recently acquired and have been trained to use federally approved accounting software. This has improved accountability, efficiency and adequate reporting. x DOL employees coordinated with the Administrator’s office as well as other business partners in order to provide services such as, Training Opportunities; Rapid Response for Dislocated Workers; Labor Relations and Occupational Safety and Health Inspections and Consultation & Training Services; and Job Service Assistance to residents of St. John. x A sound Public Education program was initiated to highlight the significance and role of DOL and the vital services that it provides to the people of this Territory. Our commitment to developing and strengthening private/public partnerships, and assisting the Territory’s unemployed, underemployed, skilled, unskilled, disadvantaged, disabled adults and youth has been demonstrated through the various outreach activities performed i.e. the Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and the Informational Seminars sponsored by DOL during FY 2004. In addition, DOL has partnered with and participated in other conferences, seminars and workshops presented by the Women’s Business Center, University of the Virgin Islands/Small Business Development Center, Rotary West, St. Croix Central High School, St. Croix Educational Complex and Vocational School, Elena Christian Junior High School, AFT Locals, Departments of Health, Human Services, Agriculture and Education. We have taken our public education campaign to the radio, TV and newspapers. x All employees of VIDOL attended an employee workshop which was designed to educate staff about the various vital programs and/or services provided to the people of this Territory and to demonstrate how all DOL divisions/units connect or inter-relate to accomplish its mission. Directors/Division Heads conducted a presentation explaining the services that are provided by their respective units; identified the person(s) responsible for providing specific services and how the division impacts or is impacted by and/or provides critical information to another division/unit of VIDOL in the performance of their duties and responsibility. In addition, the workshop provided the opportunity for staffs to become familiar with each other and to understand what job functions are performed by whom. The objective was to empower staff to enhance productivity and to provide clear directions and/or timely assistance to customers. In addition, guest speakers discussed topics such as: How to Provide Excellent Customer Service, Leadership Skills, Time Management, and Morale Issues & Problem Solving. In addition, all VIDOL employees received specialized Professional Development training designed to improve management leadership skills, build a winning team and ‘Soar Beyond Your Limitations’.

416 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

FISCAL YEAR 2004 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D:

x DOL employees were also been the beneficiaries of much technical assistance training provided by the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, as well as other training opportunities provided by, USDA Graduate School, OSHA Training Institute, PERB, VILMC, American Bar Association, Department of Property and Procurement, Economic Development Authority, SkillPath, Inc., National Seminars Group, Policy Academy, Oracle University, ALMIS, Rapid Response Summits, and other USDOL sponsored training. The Personnel Relations Unit has also provided training to DOL staffs in such areas as Workplace Diversity, First Aide/CPR, Team Building, and Communications Skills.

417 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PERFORMANCE GOALS:

x Enhance the delivery of programs and services to the growing numbers of unemployed, underemployed and disadvantaged adults and youth of this Territory by implementing the One Stop Operating System (OSOS) and the Virgin Islands Department of Labor Automated System (VIDOLAS); train and re-tool staff to efficiently and effectively operate these systems. x Strengthen communication and develop healthy working relationships with our federal and local government, business and legislative partners to encourage and develop a skilled workforce by providing training opportunities for the youth and adults of this territory. x Work closely with the Human Resource Investment Council to market and promote training opportunities that address the occupational demands of the U.S. Virgin Islands. x Step-up the investigative, enforcement and collection efforts of the department to promote industrial harmony to create a safe working environment and generate revenue. x Continue to provide policy-makers, educators and our stakeholders with fiscal year and reliable information about the Territory’s workforce, wages and living and working conditions.

418 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

ORG 8113 HEARINGS & APPEALS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Hearings and Appeals Unit is mandated to adjudicate labor disputes and benefit appeals filed in the areas of Unemployment Insurance benefits, Workers’ Compensation complaints, Wrongful Discharge complaints and OSHA disputes.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Meet the 30-day criteria for hearing Unemployment Insurances cases and ensure that staff are trained. Performance Indicator: Percentage of unemployment cases processed within the 30-day criteria . 91% 91%

Strategic Objective: Ensure that staff receive adequate training as it relates to current labor laws. Performance Indicator: Number of Unemployment Insurance staff attend and participate in fact-finding training. 2 2 Performance Indicator: Number of information seminars conducted. 2 2

ORG 8130 LABOR RELATIONS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Division of Labor Relations is responsible for rendering service to the general public in the following areas of Compliance: Wrongful Discharge Intake; Wage and Hour Complaints; V.I. Fair Labor Standards, V.I. Private Sector Strikes; V. I. Discrimination Laws; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Discrimination and Plant Closings.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Reduce time element (initial contact/closure) in the investigation of Wage and Hour/ Discrimination Cases. Performance Indicator: Number of cases reaching closure within expected time limits. 40 50

419 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

ORG 8142 APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

Pursuant to Chapter 10, Title 24, V. I. Code, this activity center develops, implements, certifies and monitors apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs throughout the Territory. This legislative mandate requires cooperation with Private Sector employers, Labor and Government in the development of cooperative training opportunities in the trades and technical field for residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Recommend legislative revisions relative to the apprenticeship and training laws and create registered apprenticeship opportunities in conjunction with Economic Development Commission beneficiaries. Performance Indicator: Number of proposed new registered apprentices. 20 20 Performance Indicator: Percentage of Apprentices moving on to Journeymen. 60% 70%

ORG 8143 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

The Youth Employment Programs are designed to prepare youth for future careers through various avenues. Programs offered assess academic and skill levels, identify employment goals, address employment barriers, furnish life and vocational readiness, provide “hands-on” work experience and enhance computer literacy.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Improve marketability of the program, thus increasing youth awareness and participation in the program. Performance Indicator: Number of youth served. 810 1025

ORG 8144 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center provides support staff and services necessary, as mandated by the Federal Government, to compliment the federal dollars received by the department for management of federal funds and development of the Territory’s workforce.

420 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

FY 05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Ensure federal compliance by entering information on the EIMS timely. Performance Indicator: Percentage of quarterly and annual reports entered into the EIMS within prescribed time- 60% 80% frame.

ORG 8180 LABOR STATISTICS

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for the collection, analysis and publication of statistics on wages; working hours, labor conditions, and cost of living increases. It is also responsible for developing and implementing technical systems and procedures to provide a comprehensive labor market information program or manpower policy planning and administration.

FY05 FY06 Strategic Objective: Publish and distribute quarterly Labor Market Information Review pamphlets and establish department’s website. Performance Indicator: Number of pamphlets published on an annual basis. 4 4 Performance Indicator: Number of wage data published on an annual basis. 4 4

ORG 8191 BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This Office of the Commissioner is responsible for ensuring that the nine (9) divisions of the department carry out all functions according to Title 24 and Title 3 of the Virgin Islands Code, as well as all other laws and regulations, pertaining to workforce development, health and safety, wrongful discharge, worker benefit and protection.

The Business and Administration Division is responsible for providing financial support services to all divisions and activities within the department. The Personnel Relations Unit is designed to assist supervisors and directors in becoming more efficient and productive managers and assists in selecting and maintaining proper staffing for the department.

421 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Ensure that all employees receive necessary training and reconcile employee leave balances. Performance Indicator: Number of frontline employees trained in CPR and First Aid. 20 - Performance Indicator: Number of employees who attended team building/morale building training. 206 - Performance Indicator: Number of leave balances reconciled. 50 135

8192 PLANNING, RESEARCH & MONITORING

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT:

This activity center is responsible for safeguarding funds by ensuring that programs administered by the Department adhere to federal and local guidelines.

FY 05 FY 06 Strategic Objective: Monitor all DOL programs for adherence to local and federal guidelines, and recommend corrective action if necessary. Performance Indicator: Number of reviews completed. 23% 100%

422

423 Department of Labor Financial Summary Fiscal Year 2006 Governor’s Recommendation All Funds - By Activity Center

Personal Capital Fringe Other Svs. Description Services Outlay Benefits Supplies & Chgs. Utilities Total

General Fund

8113 Hearings & Appeals 228,666 70,643 5,000 8,000 312,309 8130 Labor Relations 220,748 76,885 8,000 75,440 22,000 403,073 8142 Apprenticeship & Training 28,357 10,279 1,000 7,000 46,636 8143 Youth Employment 1,130,842 103,892 2,000 4,355 1,241,089 8144 JPTA Administration 332,969 105,741 3,500 6,000 448,210 8180 Labor Statistics 60,000 17,288 4,000 81,288 8191 Business & Administrative 873,594 253,439 8,000 154,262 46,000 1,335,295 8192 Planning, Research & Mon. 121,958 39,009 2,000 8,000 170,967

Total General Fund 2,997,134 677,176 29,500 267,057 68,000 4,038,867

Govrnment Insurance Fund

8150 Labor-OSHA 87,627 27,406 9,899 116,800 18,000 259,732 8160 Workers’ Compensation 818,070 281,165 82,359 164,450 23,000 1,369,044

Total Gov’t Ins. Fund 905,697 308,571 92,258 281,250 41,000 1,628,776

Federal Funds

4737 Senior Community Service 862,908 109,256 1,761 13,037 986,962 8121 Employment Services 996,313 300,324 28,769 449,022 32,000 1,806,428 8141 Workforce Investment Act 849,823 205,958 27,000 954,681 35,000 2,072,462 8150 Occupational Safety & Health 206,347 68,094 4,985 172,574 452,000 8170 Unemployment Insurance Program 1,031,506 343,272 20,231 349,871 35,000 1,779,880 8180 Labor Statistics 197,630 61,223 3,800 78,345 3,300 344,298

Total Federal Funds 4,144,527 1,088,127 86,546 2,017,530 105,300 7,442,030

Grand Total 8,047,358 2,073,874 208,304 2,565,837 214,300 13,109,673

424

MISCELLANEOUS

2005 2006 APPROP RECOMMENDED

C/CNTR B04053 JUAN F LUIS HOSP. NUR SCH

TOTAL C/CNTR B04053 FUNDING REQUIRED 200,000 200,000

C/CNTR B05007 E.MED CENTER ANN. LEAVE

TOTAL C/CNTR B05007 FUNDING REQUIRED 81,530

C/CNTR B05008 F’STED HEALTH CL ANN LV

TOTAL C/CNTR B05008 FUNDING REQUIRED 163,060

C/CNTR B06001 THIRD PARTY FIDUCIARY

TOTAL C/CNTR B06001 FUNDING REQUIRED 1,500,000

C/CNTR B06002 PRIOR YEAR STREET LIGHT

TOTAL C/CNTR B06002 FUNDING REQUIRED 1,100,000

C/CNTR B06003 LABOR ONE-STOP

TOTAL C/CNTR B06003 FUNDING REQUIRED 300,000

C/CNTR B06004 ABAND.VEH. STT/STJ/STX

TOTAL C/CNTR B06004 FUNDING REQUIRED 130,000

C/CNTR B06005 INTERAGENCY ON HOMELESS

TOTAL C/CNTR B06005 FUNDING REQUIRED 82,909

C/CNTR B06006 LIN/BREW/CRAMER/RES FACIL

TOTAL C/CNTR B06006 FUNDING REQUIRED 325,000

C/CNTR B06007 NEGOTIATED UNION CONTRACT

TOTAL C/CNTR B06007 FUNDING REQUIRED 9,006,127

C/CNTR B06008 MED ASSIST BY OBLIGATION

TOTAL C/CNTR B06008 FUNDING REQUIRED 1,350,000

C/CNTR B06009 C.AMALIE RESTROOM FACIL

TOTAL C/CNTR B06009 FUNDING REQUIRED 200,000

425

2005 2006 APPROP RECOMMENDED

C/CNTR B06013 STX DIAL-A-RIDE (HS)

TOTAL C/CNTR B06013 FUNDING REQUIRED 150,000

C/CNTR BC1164 ACT 6069-CASINO COMMISSIO

TOTAL C/CNTR BC1164 FUNDING REQUIRED 650,000 925,400

C/CNTR DM0004 INS GOV’T BLDG/PROPERTIES

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0004 FUNDING REQUIRED 7,940,960 8,720,915

C/CNTR DM0005 VI COUNCIL ON THE ARTS

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0005 FUNDING REQUIRED 272,069 309,568

C/CNTR DM0011 DISASTER RECOVERY CONTIN

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0011 FUNDING REQUIRED 1,279,000 1,300,000

C/CNTR DM0015 UNEMPLOY INS (GOV’T WIDE)

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0015 FUNDING REQUIRED 25,000 25,000

C/CNTR DM0019 BURIAL EXPENSES VETERANS

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0019 FUNDING REQUIRED 100,000 110,000

C/CNTR DM0024 BETHLEHEM HOUSE 5855

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0024 FUNDING REQUIRED 50,000 75,000

C/CNTR DM0025 BETHLEHEM HOUSE 5855-STX

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0025 FUNDING REQUIRED 50,000 75,000

C/CNTR DM0032 WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0032 FUNDING REQUIRED 240,000 240,000

C/CNTR DM0035 STX WOMEN’S COALITION ’91

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0035 FUNDING REQUIRED 60,000 60,000

C/CNTR DM0048 HPR CAMP ARAWAK GRANT

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0048 FUNDING REQUIRED 55,000 75,000

C/CNTR DM005L MEN’S COALITION COUN SERV

TOTAL C/CNTR DM005L FUNDING REQUIRED 15,000 16,000

426 2005 2006 APPROP RECOMMENDED

C/CNTR DM0079 GRANT VI HOUS AUTHORITY

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0079 FUNDING REQUIRED 400,000

C/CNTR DM0081 HEALTH INSURANCE - RET’92

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0081 FUNDING REQUIRED 12,369,852 13,400,000

C/CNTR DM0110 " GRAFFITI STREET "

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0110 FUNDING REQUIRED 15,000 15,000

C/CNTR DM0401 DEPT FINAN AUDIT SERVICES

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0401 FUNDING REQUIRED 200,000 200,000

C/CNTR DM0431 STJ DIAL-A-RIDE ACT 5951

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0431 FUNDING REQUIRED 150,000 150,000

C/CNTR DM0432 STX DIAL-A-RIDE ACT5751

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0432 FUNDING REQUIRED 42,500

C/CNTR DM0555 BD OF VOCATIONAL EDUC

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0555 FUNDING REQUIRED 241,290 350,000

C/CNTR DM0561 POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0561 FUNDING REQUIRED 30,000 50,000

C/CNTR DM0820 V I INSTITUTE OF CULTURE

TOTAL C/CNTR DM0820 FUNDING REQUIRED 133,670 133,670

C/CNTR DM2020 HPR YOUTH PROGRAMS

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2020 FUNDING REQUIRED 60,000 100,000

C/CNTR DM2030 VI RES CENTER-DISABLE INC

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2030 FUNDING REQUIRED 50,000 50,000

C/CNTR DM2043 VI PARTNERS/RECOVERY VILL

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2043 FUNDING REQUIRED 80,000 80,000

C/CNTR DM2101 PENSION FUND

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2101 FUNDING REQUIRED 55,000 50,000

427

2005 2006 APPROP RECOMMENDED

C/CNTR DM2102 ELECTED GOV’S RETIRE FUND

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2102 FUNDING REQUIRED 650,000 262,000

C/CNTR DM2103 JUDGES PENSION FUND

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2103 FUNDING REQUIRED 550,000 489,250

C/CNTR DM2105 TAX REVIEW COMMISSION

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2105 FUNDING REQUIRED 25,000 250,000

C/CNTR DM2118 VI ECONOMIC DEV AUTHORITY

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2118 FUNDING REQUIRED 1,500,000 4,308,815

C/CNTR DM2121 NAT’L GUARD PENSION FUND

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2121 FUNDING REQUIRED 50,000 20,000

C/CNTR DM2126 QUEEN LOUISE HOME FOR ELD

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2126 FUNDING REQUIRED 15,000 20,000

C/CNTR DM2131 CONTR. TO HERITAGE TRAIL

TOTAL C/CNTR DM2131 FUNDING REQUIRED 20,000 20,000

C/CNTR DM3005 STT ZERO TOL BASK LEAGUE

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3005 FUNDING REQUIRED 25,000 35,000

C/CNTR DM3017 HPR UTILITIES

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3017 FUNDING REQUIRED 1,000,000 1,500,000

C/CNTR DM3020 COMM REVIVE OUR CULTURE

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3020 FUNDING REQUIRED 50,000 50,000

C/CNTR DM3027 COURT APPOINTED COUNCIL

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3027 FUNDING REQUIRED 90,000 95,000

C/CNTR DM3034 JUNIOR FIRE FIGHTERS,INC.

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3034 FUNDING REQUIRED 40,000 40,000

428

2005 2006 APPROP RECOMMENDED

C/CNTR DM3035 KIDSCOPE PROGRAM

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3035 FUNDING REQUIRED 50,000 50,000

C/CNTR DM3053 EAST END HEALTH CLINIC

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3053 FUNDING REQUIRED 450,000 450,000

C/CNTR DM3054 FREDERICKSTED HEALTH INC

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3054 FUNDING REQUIRED 1,250,000 1,250,000

C/CNTR DM3055 HUMANE SOCIETY STX

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3055 FUNDING REQUIRED 60,000 100,000

C/CNTR DM3056 HUMANE SOCIETY STT

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3056 FUNDING REQUIRED 60,000 100,000

C/CNTR DM3057 HUMANE SOCIETY STJ

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3057 FUNDING REQUIRED 10,000 15,000

C/CNTR DM3061 STJ RESCUE-ADJUT. GEN.

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3061 FUNDING REQUIRED 30,000 36,213

C/CNTR DM3062 POLICE ATHL. LEAGUE STX

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3062 FUNDING REQUIRED 30,000 50,000

C/CNTR DM3064 VIPD AFTERSCH WRAP PROGRA

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3064 FUNDING REQUIRED 40,000 40,000

C/CNTR DM3081 BEACON SCHOOLS

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3081 FUNDING REQUIRED 260,000 280,000

C/CNTR DM3101 HERITAGE DANCERS

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3101 FUNDING REQUIRED 37,500 35,000

C/CNTR DM3103 B.I.T.

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3103 FUNDING REQUIRED 539,226 539,226

429

2005 2006 APPROP RECOMMENDED

C/CNTR DM3110 LEGAL SERVICES CASA PROG

TOTAL C/CNTR DM3110 FUNDING REQUIRED 50,000 60,000

C/CNTR DM4033 RLS HOSP NURSING SCHOOL

TOTAL C/CNTR DM4033 FUNDING REQUIRED 200,000 300,000

C/CNTR DM4060 ALBERT RAGSTER SCHOLARSHI

TOTAL C/CNTR DM4060 FUNDING REQUIRED 20,000 40,000

C/CNTR DM4061 JAMES A PETERSEN SCHOLAR

TOTAL C/CNTR DM4061 FUNDING REQUIRED 9,300 18,600

C/CNTR DM5012 REIMBURSEMENT OF PAYROLL

TOTAL C/CNTR DM5012 FUNDING REQUIRED 2,000,000 2,000,000

C/CNTR DM5013 WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT

TOTAL C/CNTR DM5013 FUNDING REQUIRED 750,000

C/CNTR DM5021 BEARING POINT CONTRACT

TOTAL C/CNTR DM5021 FUNDING REQUIRED 4,900,265

C/CNTR DM5022 SR.CITIZEN PRESCRIP PROGM

TOTAL C/CNTR DM5022 FUNDING REQUIRED 300,000 400,000

C/CNTR DM5023 CATHOLIC CHARITIES-# 6693

TOTAL C/CNTR DM5023 FUNDING REQUIRED 150,000 150,000

C/CNTR DM5034 ADJ. GEN-WATER IS RESCUE

TOTAL C/CNTR DM5034 FUNDING REQUIRED 11,475 14,500

C/CNTR DM5035 V.I. PERINATAL, INC.

TOTAL C/CNTR DM5035 FUNDING REQUIRED 441,671 442,000

C/CNTR DM5036 ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT

TOTAL C/CNTR DM5036 FUNDING REQUIRED 147,850 373,940

C/CNTR DM5041 PROP & PROC APPRAISALS

TOTAL C/CNTR DM5041 FUNDING REQUIRED 200,000 250,000

430

2005 2006 APPROP RECOMMENDED

C/CNTR DM5042 SCHOOL BUSSING, INC.

TOTAL C/CNTR DM5042 FUNDING REQUIRED 100,000

C/CNTR DMI007 W I U J RADIO STATION

TOTAL C/CNTR DMI007 FUNDING REQUIRED 10,000 10,000

C/CNTR DMI111 ADULT ED TUITION SUBSIDY

TOTAL C/CNTR DMI111 FUNDING REQUIRED 5,000 10,000

C/CNTR DMI541 FBLA GRANT

TOTAL C/CNTR DMI541 FUNDING REQUIRED 12,000 12,000

C/CNTR DMI586 IMPLEMENT EARLY RETIRE

TOTAL C/CNTR DMI586 FUNDING REQUIRED 1,172,432 678,841

C/CNTR DMI670 GRANT VI HOUSING FIN AUTH

TOTAL C/CNTR DMI670 FUNDING REQUIRED 450,000 450,000

C/CNTR DMI803 MOLASSES SUBSIDY

TOTAL C/CNTR DMI803 FUNDING REQUIRED 4,400,000 5,700,000

C/CNTR DMI922 V.I.COM STATUS ON WOMEN

TOTAL C/CNTR DMI922 FUNDING REQUIRED 30,000 30,000

C/CNTR DMI923 HUMAN RES INVESTMENT COUN

TOTAL C/CNTR DMI923 FUNDING REQUIRED 70,000 50,000

C/CNTR DMI953 UVI LABOR FORCE SURVEY

TOTAL C/CNTR DMI953 FUNDING REQUIRED 65,352 75,000

C/CNTR DMI970 ST. JOHN SAFETY ZONE

TOTAL C/CNTR DMI970 FUNDING REQUIRED 35,000 35,000

C/CNTR DMIS06 JUDGEMENTS-LESS $25,000

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS06 FUNDING REQUIRED 200,000 200,000

C/CNTR DMIS07 JUDGEMENTS-EXCESS $25,000

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS07 FUNDING REQUIRED 300,000 500,000

431

2005 2006 APPROP RECOMMENDED

C/CNTR DMIS08 DEPT. FINANCE-CLAIM FUNDS

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS08 FUNDING REQUIRED 120,000 120,000

C/CNTR DMIS09 BONDING GOV’T EMPLOYEES

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS09 FUNDING REQUIRED 84,000 130,000

C/CNTR DMIS10 OFF. OF GOV.-LEGAL SERVS.

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS10 FUNDING REQUIRED 300,000 300,000

C/CNTR DMIS11 RUM PROMOTION

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS11 FUNDING REQUIRED 2,189,000 4,600,000

C/CNTR DMIS12 REN. FEDERAL FLOOD INSUR.

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS12 FUNDING REQUIRED 99,706 116,400

C/CNTR DMIS17 MUNICIPAL COUNCIL PENSION

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS17 FUNDING REQUIRED 20,000 15,000

C/CNTR DMIS18 NURSE LICENSURE BOARD

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS18 FUNDING REQUIRED 114,205 154,974

C/CNTR DMIS23 STT RESCUE-ADJUTANT GEN.

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS23 FUNDING REQUIRED 50,000 127,638

C/CNTR DMIS24 STX RESCUE-ADJUTANT GEN.

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS24 FUNDING REQUIRED 50,000 127,637

C/CNTR DMIS27 P.R./V.I FRIENDSHIP DAY

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS27 FUNDING REQUIRED 37,500 30,000

C/CNTR DMIS32 COM UNIFORM STATE LAWS

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS32 FUNDING REQUIRED 20,000 14,000

C/CNTR DMIS53 VI COALITION CITIZEN DIS

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS53 FUNDING REQUIRED 60,000 60,000

C/CNTR DMIS92 LAW REVISION COMMISSION

TOTAL C/CNTR DMIS92 FUNDING REQUIRED 120,000 120,000

432

2005 2006 APPROP RECOMMENDED

C/CNTR GE3003 FINANCE-COST CENTER

TOTAL C/CNTR GE3003 FUNDING REQUIRED

TOTAL FUND 115000 FUNDING REQUIRED 51,135,413 68,605,623

FUND 115100 GENERAL FUND C/CNTR B04051 PUB ASST PRGM LOCAL MATCH

TOTAL C/CNTR B04051 FUNDING REQUIRED 300,000 300,000

C/CNTR B06012 FMS UPGRADE

TOTAL C/CNTR B06012 FUNDING REQUIRED 1,700,000 4,800,000

TOTAL FUND 115100 FUNDING REQUIRED 2,000,000 5,100,000

G R A N D T O T A L 53,135,413 73,705,623

433

GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE ON LONG TERM DEBT FISCAL YEAR 2006

ISSUE AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL

INTERNAL REVENUE MATCHING FUND

1998 SERIES A TO E REVENUE AND 14,765,000 25,293,125 40,058,125 REFUNDING BONDS

SERIES 2004A BONDS 2,295,000 4,778,238 7,073,238

TOTAL INTERNAL REVENUE MATCHING FUND 17,060,000 30,071,363 47,131,363

GENERAL FUND

GROSS RECEIPTS 1999 SERIES A BONDS 5,285,000 17,069,550 22,354,550

COMPLIANCE Y-2K LOAN 945,000 294,613 1,239,613

1995 HURRICANE MARILYN COMMUNITY DISASTER LOAN - - -

2003 REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS 2,990,000 13,186,075 16,176,075

TOTAL GENERAL FUND 9,220,000 30,550,238 39,770,238

GRAND TOTAL PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST 26,280,000 60,621,601 86,901,601

434

BILL NO. TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO AMEND SECTION 3087, TITLE 33, CHAPTER 111, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE, “THE ST. CROIX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND”.

PROPOSED BY: THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. SECTION 3087, TITLE 33, CHAPTER 111, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE, “THE ST. CROIX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND” IS AMENDED BY HEREBY DEFERRING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUBSECTION (C) IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

EXPLANATION

SECTION 3087, TITLE 33, CHAPTER 111, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE, PROVIDES FOR AN ANNUAL TRANSFER OF $2,000,000 FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE MATCHING FUND TO THE ST.CROIX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. THE INTERNAL REVENUE MATCHING FUND WILL NOT YIELD SUFFICIENT REVENUES TO SUSTAIN THE TRANSFER TO THE ST. CROIX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, AS WELL AS COVER THE DEBT SERVICE, INCLUDING THE REFUNDING OF THE 1994 ST. CROIX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS AND OTHER ISSUES, WITHIN THE 1998 SERIES A THROUGH E BONDS.

435

BILL NO. 26- TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,000,000 FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE MATCHING FUND TO THE CRISIS INTERVENTION FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNOR:

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE MATCHING FUND PURSUANT TO SECTION 3091, TITLE 33, CHAPTER 111, VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE, FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

436

BILL NO. 26- TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO AMEND TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 28, SUBSECTION (E), VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PRIOR YEAR’S OBLIGATION THAT CAN BE PAID BY DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM CURRENT YEAR APPROPRIATIONS.

RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 28, SUBSECTION (E), VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE, IS AMENDED BY STRIKING THE FIGURE “$25,000” AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE FIGURE “$50,000”.

EXPLANATION

BY ACT NO. 3227,VIC, DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES WERE ALLOWED TO PAY UP TO $5,000 OF PRIOR YEAR EXPENSES FROM THE CURRENT YEAR’S APPROPRIATION. THAT AMOUNT REPRESENTED ONE TENTH OF ONE PERCENT OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1973. IN FISCAL YEAR 2002, ACT NO. 6453 INCREASED THAT AMOUNT TO $25,000, WHICH ALSO REPRESENTED ONE TENTH OF ONE PERCENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET. ADJUSTING FOR INFLATION, THE REQUESTED AMOUNT OF $50,000 REPRESENTS ONLY ONE FIFTH OF ONE PERCENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 PROPOSED BUDGET.

437

BILL NO. 26-______TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION 2005

TO AMEND TITLE 20, SECTION 408, SUBSECTION (D), VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE AS IT RELATES TO TAXI MEDALLION AUCTION FOR VETERANS, AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES.

RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. TITLE 20, SECTION 408, SUBSECTION (D), VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

(D) ANY PERSON, COMPANY, CORPORATION, OR PARTNERSHIP DESIRING TO PURCHASE A MEDALLION UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER FROM EITHER THE TAXICAB DIVISION OR ANOTHER MEDALLION OWNER MAY DO SO IF APPROVED BY THE TAXICAB DIVISION. PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT VIRGIN ISLANDS VETERANS SHALL ALSO PRESENT THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION IN ANY AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 407 OF THIS SUBCHAPTER. THE TAXICAB DIVISION SHALL BY REGULATION, ESTABLISH CRITERIA TO INSURE THAT OWNERS OF MEDALLIONS WILL IN GOOD FAITH, CAUSE TO BE OPERATED ON THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AN AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE IN A MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST. ANY POTENTIAL BUYER WHICH THE TAXICAB DIVISION FINDS MEETS THESE CRITERIA IS AN APPROVED BUYER UNDER THE MEANING OF THIS SUBCHAPTER.

SECTION 2. TITLE 33, SECTION 3067, SUBSECTION (B), VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

(B) NO MONEY IN THE FUND SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR EXPENDITURE EXCEPT AS APPROPRIATED FROM THE FUND FOR THE OPERATION OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TAXICAB DIVISION, EXCEPT THAT A MINIMUM OF TEN PERCENT (10%) AND UP TO A MAXIMUM OF TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF MEDALLIONS TO VETERANS SHALL BE APPROPRIATED TO THE OFFICE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS FOR OPERATING COSTS AND OTHER RELATED VETERAN BENEFIT SERVICES, OR OTHER PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED BY LAW.

438 SECTION 3. TITLE 3, SECTION 8B, SUBSECTION (B), VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

(B) THE APPLICANT SHALL SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE DEATH CERTIFICATE AND A RECEIPT FOR SERVICES PERFORMED. UPON REQUEST THE APPLICANT SHALL ALSO FURNISH PROOF OF THE DECEASED’S STATUS AS AN HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERAN. IN THE CASE OF A NONSERVICE-CONNECTED DEATH, CLAIMS MUST BE FILED WITHIN TWO YEARS AFTER PERMANENT BURIAL OR CREMATION.

SECTION 4. TITLE 17, SECTION 471, SUBSECTION (B), VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

(B) THE BENEFITS IN SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE INTERPRETED AS APPLICABLE ONLY TO UNDERGRADUATE TUITION, BUT MAY BE APPLIED TO ANY GRADUATE PROGRAM OF THE UNVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS. ANY VETERAN WHO QUALIFIES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION MAY ATTEND GRADUATE CLASSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WITHOUT PAYING TUITION THEREFOR, NOT TO EXCEED 36 SEMESTER HOURS, IN ADDITION TO THE LIMITATIONS ON SEMESTER HOURS IN SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION. IN ADDITION, ANY VETERAN MAY ENROLL AND ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR CERTIFIED AND CERTIFICATE COURSES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 200 CONTINUTED EDUCATIONAL UNITS.

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BILL NO. 26-______

TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

OF THE UNITED STATES

REGULAR SESSION

2005

TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $4,800,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE FOR THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPGRADE AND FOR PERSONNEL AND RELATED COST FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UPGRADE THROUGHOUT THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AS STATED IN THE MISCELLANEOUS SECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BUDGET, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.

RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. AS LISTED IN THE MISCELLANEOUS SECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOR THE FICSAL YEAR ENDING SEPEMBER 30, 2006, THERE IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE THE SUM OF $2,800,000 FOR THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPGRADE,

SECTION 2. AS LISTED IN THE MISCELLANEOUS SECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOR THE FICSAL YEAR ENDING SEPEMBER 30, 2006, THERE IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND THE SUM OF $2,000,000 WHICH SHALL BE USED FOR THE HIRING OF PERSONNEL THROUGHOUT THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SYSTEM UPGRADE.

SECTION 3. THE AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED IN SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2 ABOVE SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED.

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BILL NO. 26-_____ TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

OF THE UNITED STATES REGULAR SESSION

2005

TO AMEND ACT NOS. 673 AS IT RELATES TO THE ALTONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ACT. NO. 6134 AS IT RELATES TO THE CASTLE BURKE COMMUNITY.

RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNOR

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS:

SECTION 1. ACT NO. 673, AS AMENDED BY ACT NO. 1551, IS FURTHER AMENDED IN SECTION 1, THE SECOND SENTENCE BY STRIKING THE WORDS “WATER SUPPLY AND OTHER UTILITIES”.

SECTION 2. ACT NO. 673, AS AMENDED BY ACT NO. 1551, IS FURTHER AMENDED BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 9 TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

“SECTION 9. THE COST OF WATER AND OTHER UTILITIES SHALL BE PAID BY AND BECOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH HOMEOWNER, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2005”.

SECTION 3. ACT NO. 5757, AS AMENDED BY ACT NO. 6134, IS FURTHER AMENDED BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 3 AND RENUMBER THE REMAINING SECTIONS ACCORDINGLY TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

“SECTION 3. THE COST OF WATER AND OTHER UTILITIES SHALL BE PAID BY AND BECOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH HOMEOWNER, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2005”.

EXPLANATION

THE COST OF WATER AND OTHER UTILITIES SHOULD BE BORNE BY HOMEOWNERS. PRESENTLY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, PARKS AND RECREATION IS BEARING THE COST OF POTABLE WATER TO THE ALTONA COMMUNITY. THIS BILL SEEKS TO AMEND THE LAW TO CONFORM TO CURRENT PRACTICES.

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DESCRIPTION OF FEDERAL GRANTS ACRONYMS ACRONYMS ACRONYMS PATH Project for Assistance in Transition AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome from Homelessness

CDBG Community Development Block Grant PM Particulate Matter CFMC Caribbean Fishery Management PRWRA Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Council Restoration Act CFR Code of Federal Regulations PWD Public Works Department RSVP The Retired Senior Volunteer COPS Community-Oriented Policing Services Program SCSEP Senior Community Service CRTF Coral Reef Task Force Employment Program SEAMAP South East Area Monitoring and CWA Clean Water Act Assessment Program CZM Coastal Zone Management SEP State Energy Program

DEE Division of Environmental Enforcement SHIP State Health Insurance Program DFW Division of Fish and Wildlife STD Sexually Transmitted Diseases DHS Department of Human Services STJ St. John DJ Dingell Johnson STT St. Thomas DPNR Department of Planning and Natural Resources STX St. Croix EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone SWG State Wildlife Grant TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy EPA Environmental Protection Agency Families ESG Energy Shelter Grant TB Tuberculosis TPDES Territorial Pollutant Discharge FAD Fish Attracting Device Elimination System FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency UI Unemployment Insurance USDA United States Department of FGMU Federal Grants Management Unit Agriculture

FGP Foster Grandparents Program USDOE United States Department of Energy United States Environmental FTA Federal Transportation Administration USEPA Protection Agency HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus UST Underground Storage Tank HPF Historic Preservation Fund USVI United States Virgin Islands JOBS Jobs Opportunity and Basic Skills Program VCP Voluntary Cleanup Program LEAP Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grant VIC Virgin Islands Code VIDOSH Virgin Islands Division of Occupational Safety & Health LSTA Library Services and Technology Act (Department of Labor) MAP Medical Assistance Program VING Virgin Islands National Guard VIOMB Virgin Islands Office of Management MCH Maternal and Child Health and Budget MCSAP Motor Carrier Program VIPD Virgin Islands Police Department VISHPO Virgin Islands State Historic MOA Memorandum of Agreement Preservation Office VITEMA Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards Management Agency Wildlife and Conservation NMFS National Marine Fishery Service WCRP Restoration Program NPS Nonpoint Source WIC Women, Infant and Children OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act

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FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

The Virgin Islands Board of Education annually receives the Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Grant (formerly the State Student Incentive Grant). This year’s grant award is in the amount of $14,846. The primary purpose of this grant is to assist Virgin Islands students in achieving their respective educational goals by providing financial assistance to those students who meet the required qualifications (e.g. high GPA and SAT scores, etc.) to attend institutes of higher learning (e.g. the University of the Virgin Islands, etc.).

For Fiscal Year 2006 the Office of the Governor will be receiving $543,687 from three (3) federal grants. The Economic Development Planning Grant of $42,000 will be used to assist with determining the economic feasibility of development (industrial, commercial, and other) in the Territory. It will also provide informational data, in addition to ways of shaping and implementing specific projects and programs that promote economic development in economically depressed areas in the Virgin Islands. The Primary Care Services Grant in the amount of $150,000 funds the Federal-State Liaison Office for primary health care and the territorial health workforce programs. As a result of this service a Virgin Islands Health Improvement Plan was developed to address a broad array of health systems and health care access issues, locally. Finally, the State Planning Grant is in its final year of a three-year cycle. This year the Governor’s Office has been awarded $351,687, which is intended to assist the U.S. Virgin Islands to develop models for providing access to health insurance coverage for all citizens Territory-wide. Funding for the third year of the grant is up 239% from the prior year’s funding level.

In Fiscal Year 2006 the Virgin Islands Fire Services will receive the Cooperative Forestry Grant in the amount of $120,000. Funding will assist in purchasing essential fire supplies and equipment that are needed by firefighters. The Fire Administration and staff will also be able to attend professional development activities to enhance their skills in this specialized and critical area. Although in the prior year this agency was successful in (a) upgrading the fire boat stationed on St. John, thanks to federal funding, and (b) in acquiring a large grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), last year’s (FY 2005) grant monies were down 22% and this year’s drop is projected to be almost 85%.

The Office of the Adjutant General is comprised of the Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA). These two agencies have the responsibility of providing national and homeland security at times when the nation is at war or fighting terrorism. They have been given the task of protecting the borders of the U.S. Virgin Islands; and developing, maintaining, and improving local emergency management capabilities, which are key components of a comprehensive national emergency management system for disasters and emergencies, which may result from natural disasters, and accidental or man-made events.

443 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

Funds received by the Office of the Adjutant General are necessary and essential for the activities involved in securing the border of the Territory. These activities may include hazard identification and risk assessment, communications and warning, control and coordination, operations and procedures, and public education and information; in addition to planning, training, and resource management. The Office of the Adjutant General is projected to receive $2,889,886 with VING and VITEMA receiving $2,256,133 and $633,753 respectively.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor administers the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), which will be funded in the amount of $36,391, to provide assistance and support for analyses, experiments, and demonstrations to resolve major health care financing issues and to develop innovative methods for the administration of Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is health care for the aged; a federally administered system of health insurance available to persons age 65 and over: Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, while Medicare Part B covers physician and outpatient services. Medicaid addresses health care for the needy. It is a federally and state-funded program that provides public assistance to persons regardless of age whose income and resources are insufficient to pay for health care. These federal dollars represent a 25% decrease from the same grant source in FY 2005.

The Department of Justice is mandated to enforce child support obligations owed by absent parents to their children, to locate absent parents, to establish paternity, and to obtain child, spousal and medical support. The Federal Government has awarded a Child Support Enforcement Grant of $3,698,093 to assist with the goals cited above. At the end of Fiscal Year 2004 there were 6,411 cases with active child support orders, giving the Virgin Islands an Order Establishment Efficiency Rate of approximately fifty-five percent (55%). The Paternity and Child Support Program collects and disbursed funds to 2,832 cases/families to which arrearages were paid. Total staff responsible for this level of performance is 52 persons.

The Virgin Islands Department of Health is responsible for assuring confidential, affordable, accessible and comprehensive quality health care to all residents and visitors. The department also regulates and monitors all healthcare professionals, services, and facilities, while educating, mobilizing and empowering the public toward the development of healthy, positive lifestyles, and the protection of the health and safety of the community.

The Department of Health, in fulfilling its mission, seeks to address many of the problems facing the homeless and mentally ill through its Mental Health Division. Support comes in the form of grants that are meant to assist these individuals to have a positive outlook on life. Individuals suffering from serious mental illness who are homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless can be assisted by the $50,000 Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) formula grant. In 2004, one hundred forty-five persons were served using funding from this grant.

444 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

Funds under the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant are aimed at alcohol and drug abuse, and are used for prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Substance abuse may be a link to why some individuals become homeless in the first place. This block grant is projected to receive funding in the amount of $629,325 for FY 2006. The Community Mental Health Services Block Grant provides comprehensive mental health services to both adults and children with severe emotional problems through financial services to ensure that these individuals are able to obtain complete and proper care. In FY 2006, this block grant is estimated at $153,145.

Besides issues concerning homelessness and mental illness in the Territory, there is also grave concern in the health community about HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The Caribbean is second only to sub-Saharan Africa in the number of cases of people reported with the HIV-AIDS. In the Virgin Islands, there have been a total of 843 reported AIDS cases comprised of 264 with HIV and 579 with full blown AIDS. The TB/STD/ HIV-AIDS clinic is given the task of trying to contain the spread of HIV-AIDS and other diseases in the Territory. Through education and prevention programs, the clinic puts the word out by developing various media campaigns that target the community and hopefully help to reduce the morbidity and mortality rates. The website www.BeSafeInTheVI.com can be accessed for HIV-AIDS information. There is also an HIV Surveillance Program that maintains, measures, and evaluates the incidence and prevalence of the disease. Total funds for the clinic will be $2,449,170.

The Department of Health also has a host of federally funded programs geared toward promoting healthy lifestyles in women, children and families. One such program is the Family Planning Program. As the name implies, this program is designed to help women plan their families by determining the number of children they are going to have and at what time intervals. Healthy spacing of children helps to reduce maternal and infant mortality. This program will receive $738,414 in funding for FY 2006 compared to $780,113 of funding for the prior year. Infants with low birth-weights; those with mothers who lacked preventive health care during pregnancy; those receiving inadequate nutrition; and those born in substandard living conditions, are at the greatest risk of dying in the first year of their life. The infant mortality rate as of 2002 in the Territory was 2.9% per 1,000 live births. This figure is down from 3.4% in 2001 - a 5% reduction.

Working hand in hand with the Family Planning Program to promote healthy lifestyles is the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program. Again, the focus here is on women and children, but particularly, those with low-income who are deemed to be at nutritional risk. The program educates participants on proper nutrition and provides supplemental food at no cost. The WIC Program will carry out its function with about $5,350,586 in funding. In Fiscal Year 2004, the WIC program served 1,104 women, 1,047 infants, and 2,923 children at a cost of $4,310,650.

445 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program provides health services for mothers and children who do not have access to adequate health care. MCH will receive funding in the amount of $1,599,698 to address abstinence education, emergency medical services for children, and for developing and implementing systems to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. The Medical Assistance Program (MAP) contributes to the promotion of healthy lifestyles by providing financial assistance to those who may not be able to afford health care through its Medicaid program. This program will receive $9,011,424 to provide these services. Officials from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services announced on Friday, March 4, 2005 that Puerto Rico will receive 98% of the $28.1 million assigned to U.S. Territories for prescription drugs in FY 2006. This leaves only $562,000 to be divided among the remaining Territories (Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Marianas, etc.). More funding is necessary to serve the full range of eligible individuals in the Virgin Islands. However, MAP is a formula grant based on overall population and federal funding has remained unchanged for many years.

The Department of Education is responsible for providing education that would ensure that residents of the Virgin Islands are prepared to face the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond.

The Special Education Grant provides students with special needs the opportunity and skills to become duly qualified to compete with their school-aged peers. This grant of $8,364,335 also allows the department to supplement other related services as those services are deemed necessary.

The Comprehensive School Health Program Grant provides community based systems of care for school children of all ages (children through adolescents) with serious emotional disturbances. The awarded amount for FY-2006 is $107,027. Everyone requiring this service receives an Individualized Service Plan to meet their needs.

The Safe and Drug Free Grant for $1,046,358, which reflects no change in funding, provides a disciplined environment that helps prevents violence in and around the schools’ premises. It also restricts the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs, and encourages parental participation.

This year’s award of $36,184 for the Literacy and School Libraries Grant will supply students with the latest school library material, media center and a well trained School Library Certified Specialist.

Additionally, the Occupational and Employment Information Grant of $94,430 will provide career guidance and academic counseling programs, planning resources and implementation of professional development, in addition to other resources for teachers, administrators, and counselors in order to better assist students and their parents.

446 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

The Advanced Placement Grant funds advanced placement classes and exams for low income children to better prepare them for university studies. The amount is $364,525 for FY 2006.

Nutritional meals are provided throughout the school year and during summer school sessions to students through the Child Nutrition Program & School Lunch Grants, which encourage the consumption of domestic agricultural commodities. Over 5,000 public and private school children are fed breakfast and lunch annually through this program. The basic meal may include fast food specialties such as hamburgers to traditional courses such as the meat and potato meal. On occasion nutritional meals of a local cuisine might be served or students may have access to a salad bar. The awarded amount is $6,174.788.

The Robert Byrd Scholarship Grant, which remained unchanged from its $60,000 value, makes scholarships available to all high school seniors who have achieved academic excellence, and who show great promise of continuing their educational endeavors after graduation from high school.

The Consolidated Block Grant and the Special Federal Funds Grant will be utilized to improve the educational well being of each student enrolled in the educational system in the Territory. The overall awarded amount for these grants is $21,037,867 which includes programs for Innovative Education, Vocational Education, Title V-State Level, Title V- Adult Education and Bilingual Education. These programs help to supplement the Virgin Islands’ educational system by providing technology training, improving educational services for disadvantaged students, combating illiteracy among adults and children, and providing educational opportunities to children whose native language is not English.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) continues to apply for and receive federal funds each year. In the past three years DHS has received $20,584,465 for FY 2003, $23,365,395 in FY 2004 and approximately $31,237,392 for FY 2005. During FY 2006 DHS will be applying for approximately $29,024,232 in federal funds to continue and to expand its services. If this amount is successfully awarded, it will represent a 41% increase, a 24% increase and a 7% decrease for FY 2003, FY 2004 and FY 2005, respectively.

Under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Grant, DHS will be receiving $2,800,000. Through educational assessments, vocational testing and interagency coordination in the Jobs Opportunity and Basic Skills (JOBS) Programs, the transition of welfare recipients from monetary entitlement benefits and dependency to personal responsibility, work opportunity, and self-sufficiency should become a reality. During FY 2004, three hundred fifty-eight (358) eligible TANF clients (90 STT/STJ District and 268 STX District) enrolled in the JOBS Program. Similarly, more than three hundred clients (342) were enrolled in the program for Fiscal Year 2003.

447 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

Fortunately funds for the Head Start Full Year Training Program ($8,587,757) will be utilized: (1) to continue to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of low-income children, through the provision of comprehensive health, education, nutrition, social and other services; (2) to involve parents in their child’s learning; and (3) to help parents make progress toward their educational, literacy and employment goals.

The Food Stamp Program, which is also administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS), is one of the Territory’s major assistance programs for low-income families. Additionally, when a disaster is declared, the Food Stamp Program, upon approval by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Food and Nutrition Services Regional Office, administers Disaster Food Stamps. DHS was citied nationwide for its efficiency and thoroughness for this program and will receive $4,456,355 for FY 2006. A total of 4,532 households in the Territory received food stamp during FY 2004 as a preventative method from poor nutrition.

Senior citizens will receive program support through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), (a sub-grant from the V. I. Department of Labor) which is intended for persons 55 years and older who are retired or semi-retired. It offers participants the opportunity to provide community services at senior citizen centers, hospitals, schools, and offices. The program provides reimbursements for meals and ground transportation to volunteers. Additionally, not only do enrollees work to preserve their dignity, but they also provide the community with the benefit of their wisdom and life experience. In FY 2004, there were 127 volunteers {53 on STT, 10 STJ and 64 on STX}.

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Grant ($33,276) provides part-time government employment for low-income Senior Citizens, age 55 or older. Enrollees in the program receive wages at $5.15 per hour and are provided on-the job training and skill development.

Another program to enhance the lives of our seniors and our youths is the Foster Grandparents Program (FGP), which is funded by a $226,837 federal grant. This program provides the opportunity for seniors 60 years or older to work on a one-on-one basis with children with special needs, thus providing each child with love and attention. Transportation to and from the sites, as well as a small stipend of $2.55 per hour, is provided. In Program Year 2004 there were 75 participants serving 225 children.

The Virgin Islands, through DHS, will also receive a $2,315,679 planning grant to outline areas to expand and improve its program for Vocational Rehabilitation and to examine ways to increase equal access to Vocational Education for the special needs population in the islands. This amount is about 57% less than the FY 2005 estimated funding.

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) is scheduled to receive a multitude of federal grants in Fiscal Year 2006.

448 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

The Division of Environmental Enforcement is partially funded for the Boating Safety Program in the amount of $404,154. Through this program, the Division of Environmental Enforcement (DEE) will conduct Territory-wide boating safety education, inspections and search and rescue missions, in addition to the enforcement of all DPNR laws, rules and regulations. The goals and objectives set forth by DPNR-DEE, in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security-Office, for Boating Safety continue to be achieved through the theme “Education first, Enforcement When Necessary”.

The Division of Environmental Protection (EPA) manages twenty (20) grants awarded to maintain and promote programs that ensure the health, protection and sustainability of the breathtakingly beautiful environment of the U.S. Virgin Islands, for generations to come.

The Performance Partnership Grant in the amount of $2,554,365, will provide for implementation of an integrated and comprehensive environmental program that will address the Virgin Islands’ environmental priorities, which include the Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund (UST) for $175,000, that aims to protect ground water and coastal waters by regulating all UST Systems pursuant to Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 280 and Title 12 Virgin Islands Code (VIC) § 651-684. This program strives to fulfill and satisfy all programmatic elements necessary to obtain full delegation from the EPA.

The Beach Monitoring/Beach Grant will be funded in the amount of $604,833. The project plan for this grant includes comprehensive beach monitoring for all three (3) beaches in the V.I., and a public notification plan for beaches within the Virgin Islands Territorial Jurisdiction. Additionally a comprehensive beach monitoring and public notification plan will be developed for all of the beaches.

The Tutu Wellfield Site-Superfund is funded in the amount of $53,568 by the Federal government. This grant provides sister agency support to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for the remedial investigation, visibility study and remedial action at the Superfund Site.

The Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) Grant in the amount of $29,500 will continue the monitoring program to ensure the attainment of ambient air quality that is consistent with or above National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

The Water Protection Coordination Grant in the amount of $84,699 will (a) ensure the quality of drinking water utility vulnerability assessments and related security enhancements; (b) develop and oversee emergency response and recovery plans; (c) provide technical assistance, training and education, or distribution of tools; and (d) coordinate activities on critical water infrastructure protection efforts.

449 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

The $181,092 Water Quality Management Planning 604(b) Grant will be used for a) drafting the Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report every other year, b) reviewing and, if necessary, revising Water Quality Standards for the U.S. Virgin Islands, c) managing and maintaining databases on water quality data, and d) developing, monitoring and managing projects to promote good water quality.

The State Drinking Water Revolving Fund program in the amount of $2,789,238 provides monies to monitor drinking water in the Territory.

x SRF TEC: DPNR has assisted small public water systems with the development of effective capital improvement projects for their respective water systems.

x SRF AMN: The goal of this program is to provide grants to eligible public water systems for capital improvement projects. x SRF PRJ: These funds provide for the improvement of drinking water infrastructures in non-profit water systems. x SRF TEC: This program is to assist small public water systems with the development of effective capital improvement projects for their respective water systems. x SRF AMN: The goal of this project is to provide grants to eligible public water systems for capital improvements projects. The Inventory of USVI Wetlands and Riparian Areas is funded by a $235,709 grant. The primary program goal is the Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program that aims to protect ground water and coastal waters by mitigating both land and marine nonpoint pollution sources. This Program is supported and monitored by the Nonpoint Source Pollution Steering Committee, a diverse group of individuals from the public and private sectors. The Wellhead Protection Project was awarded $32,640 for the protection of the public wells water supply. The Permit C.S.C. & GIS ENAB Grant will receive $40,000. The goal of this project is to create a management tool to ensure that discharges to the waters of the USVI meet the requirements established by the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Territorial Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permitting Program. A Sewage Infrastructure Study/Demonstration Project will be funded in the amount of $70,000 to address accounting for the Public Sewage System Hydraulic losses and gains through monitoring of the flows from the major pump stations and the force mains, utilizing a portable ultrasonic flow meter. The United States Department of Energy (USDOE)-State Energy Program (SEP) Grant to include DOE Administrative Grant, EXXON and Stripper Well Program Grant Funds - is scheduled in the amount of $819,083.

450 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

The mission of the Virgin Islands Energy Office is to research, select, apply, advocate, and champion energy efficiency and renewable energy throughout the Territory via general education and information, outreach, and technical and financial assistance program. This goal is realized through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s DOE Administrative Grant and Exxon payments. EXXON Program funds are the result of court settlements due to petroleum violations in the early 1970’s by major oil companies. The LSTA State Grant for $96,433 will allow the V.I. to perform conversion overlay cataloging, as a byproduct of technical services activities. It requires a 15% allocation of cataloging support time for this activity. This is an ongoing activity with no specified ending date. The V.I. is currently on track with this year’s conversion rate. The Summer Reading Program is a nature program that will be replicated again this summer. The “Computer Basics” program is currently being developed and tested and is scheduled for implementation during the third and fourth quarters of FY 2006. An expansion of OCLC support services to utilize ILL is dependent on the hiring of the Librarian/cataloger for the division of libraries. Installation of the READS Program has progressed through the hardware and software installations. The staff is currently doing on-line training provided by Florida-based consultants through the National Library Service. Concurrently, the staff is performing the retrospective conversion of the libraries’ approximately 100,000 items in the READS system. Also under the Department of Planning and Natural Resources is the The Virgin Islands State Historic Preservation Office-Department of Interior-National Park Service Grant Historic Preservation Office (VISHPO). The grant amount is $388,125. This program functions under the framework of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grants- in-aid program authorization. This grant will be used to administer the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 by carrying out activities for the protection of historical and cultural properties. Currently this project is on-going and through this funding the VISHPO is responsible for maintaining inventories of historic properties, nominating eligible properties to the National Register, and preparing and implementing a Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan. The VISHPO also administers the provisions of the Virgin Islands Antiquities and Cultural Properties Act. This law requires the VISHPO to protect and manage the Territory’s terrestrial and marine historical, cultural and archaeological resources for the benefit of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Grant will be funded with a $1,711,000 award to be used to assist the VI in implementing and enhancing Coastal Zone Management and related programs that have been approved by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The long-term consequences of human activities which affect the coastal and marine environment will assessed, as to their ecological, economic, and social impacts upon human, physical and biotic environments. Additionally the definition and evaluation of management alternatives that minimize the adverse consequences of human use of the coastal and marine environments and resources will be a consideration under this CZM Grant.

451 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

The programs funded through the Grants monies are shown below: Program Funding CZM $1,286,000 Marine Park $ 295,000 Coral Reef $ 130,000

The Capital and Development Planning Grant’s primary purpose is to develop viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, particularly for persons of low to moderate income. The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, as amended, under Public Law 93-383, provides funding based on a predetermined formula in the amount of $ 2,026,608 for the Total Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), is mandated to monitor and assess fish and wildlife resources in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Division of Fish and Wildlife is composed of three bureaus: (1) the Bureau of Fisheries, (2) the Bureau of Wildlife and (3) the Bureau of Environmental Education. DFW is 100% federally funded by grant awards from the U.S. Department of Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Federal Aid Division and the U.S. Department of Commerce - National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service.

The SEAMAP Grant which is funded in the amount of $59,000 will identify and describe conch habitat. This grant will also improve efficient and effective data collection, manage and disseminate fishery-independent data on the marine resources and their living marine resources, within the Territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) contiguous to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The $138,919 State/Federal (Cooperative) Program is intended for the development of a program to determine monthly commercial fish harvest (in pounds), the ex-vessel and the processed value (in dollars) of all marine commercial fishing resources landed in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) provides funding in the amount of $30,000 for activities conducted as part of the outreach program of the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC). This grant is issued to DPNR to cover expenses related to the activities/meetings in the St. Thomas/St. John District and the St. Croix District Advisory Committee. Expenditures related to DPNR’s Division of Fish and Wildlife staff preparation and attendance at the Council, SSC, Queen Conch, Habitat, Advisory Panel Meetings and Ad Hoc Committee meetings and other meetings related to the work of the CFMC are also provided for by this CFMC funding.

452 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

The Inter-Jurisdictional Fisheries Program in the Virgin Islands will receive funds in the amount of $12,173 to (1) collect bio-statistical data on complete commercial harvest from commercial fishing traps; (2) update and maintain a database on bio-statistical data from commercial fishing traps; and (3) manage and disseminate these fisheries statistics through coordination of activities between the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW).

The goal of the Endangered Species Program is to raise the population levels of V.I. Sea Turtles. Funds in the amount of $42,214 will facilitate achieving this goal. The project will obtain information for management measures to raise the population of Virgin Islands sea turtles out of danger levels of extirpation.

The $105,476 DJ Recreation Fish Enhancement uses Artificial Reef Development and Fish Attracting Devices to enhance recreational fishing opportunities in the USVI. It also includes the development, nourishment and monitoring of these artificial reefs.

The Aquatic Education Program also known as the Education of Aquatic Issues in the amount of $119,994 is intended to define and interpret environmental issues as they exist today in order to improve Virgin Islands’ familiarity with and respect for the environment. The program would also improve Virgin Islander’s quality of life through environmental awareness that will promote understanding the need for action to protect our national resources.

DJ Recreational Habitat Program for $98,543 indicates the status of fisheries habitats that support recreationally important fishes in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and quantifies these habitats and the associated fish species in the Territory.

DJ Recreational Port for $27,659 will be used to determine the effort, catch, and species composition of the catch, and areas of use of recreational fisheries in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The concentration will be on recreational fishing tournaments in the Territory.

DJ Boat Access or Boat Access Facilities Program will utilize $76,633 to reconstruct and improve the existing boat access facilities. Specifically, enhancing sport fishing opportunities at the Frederiksted Boat Access Facility by: (1) the design and construction of a pier to withstand wave assault; (2) reconstruction the North Ramp; (3) extension of both ramps seaward; and (4) the addition of erosion of control features will be a major consideration. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was developed between the University of the Virgin Islands and the Sea Grant Program. DPNR-DFW will enter into this MOA to develop a Mobile Pump-Out Vessel Program for St. Croix.

The Boating Infrastructure Project for $200,000 will provide tie-up facilities for recreational transient vessels greater than 26 feet in length. This measure will reduce damages to critical marine habitats and reefs that support recreational fishing, by the deployment and maintenance of mooring buoys.

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Finally, the DJ Coordination or Coordinate Federal Aid Activities in the USVI Grant in the amount of $260,534 will establish and maintain management control systems that are adequate to meet the requirements for participation in and administration of the State’s Federal Aid in Wildlife/Sport Fish Restoration Programs.

The PR Technical Guidance Grant for $150,648 will provide technical guidance to government agencies, regulatory authorities, and private landowners on a variety of topics including: (1) rotenone use in the USVI for an American Fisheries Society survey; (2) CZM marine park social-economics draft report; (3) East-end marine park document; and (4) roadside fish dumping on St. Croix.

The U.S. Bureau of Wildlife began the process to formulate a strategic plan (The F & W Strategic Plan) for the management of fish and wildlife in the U.S. Virgin Islands to more efficiently achieve the Division’s goals and objectives. USVI Operation and Maintenance Grant for $312,864 will be utilized to operate and maintain F&W in the USVI. This program provides funds for the maintenance and operation of the physical facilities, vehicles, and research vessels that are used by the Division of Fish and Wildlife to carryout activities directly related to the implementation of Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Programs.

The WCRP Ameiva Habitat/Trans Grant, also called the Wildlife and Conservation Program, has three primary objectives: (1) to increase the awareness of the Virgin Islands public about environmental issues by producing educational materials. (2) to obtain reliable population estimates of the St. Croix ground lizard for each of the three islands (St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix) and surrounding islets, then Afterwards, to trans- locate animals from Green Cay (and possibly, Ruth Island) to Buck Island; and (3) to determine the habitat preferences of Ameiva Polops on Green Cay.

The State Wildlife Grant: The USVI Wildlife Planning Program, funded with $50,463, was established for the development and implementation of programs that benefit wildlife and their habitat, including species that are not hunted or fished.

The State Wildlife Grant-Comprehensive Plan, also known as the Comprehensive Wildlife Program, is aimed at researching and developing a comprehensive wildlife plan (that includes both wildlife and marine species) for the U.S.V.I. It is expected that the comprehensive wildlife plan will be the basis for prioritizing wildlife and marine research and management issues in the U.S.V.I. The results of this plan will focus conservation efforts and activities to benefit the species of greatest conservation need taking into consideration the relative level of funding available for the conservation of those species.

State Wildlife Grant-Coordination Program, which is also the Coordination of SWG activities, establishes and maintains management control systems adequate to meet the requirements for participation in and administration of the Federal Aid State Wildlife Grant Program.

454 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW

The State Wildlife Grant-Ameiva Ecology - or the Ground Lizard Ecology Project’s overall research objective is to obtain a general understanding of the St. Croix ground lizard’s ecology and behavior with funds in the amount of $71,123. Additional objectives include determination of lizard population densities on Green Cay and their characteristics, and development of detailed recommendations for a conservation program to aid the recovery of Ameiva Polops.

PR Wildlife Refuges is funded to manage USVI wildlife refuges. It will enhance the wildlife populations and their habitats, and improve public use and enjoyment of such resources by: (1) maintaining signage at Wildlife and Marine Sanctuaries; and (2) maintaining the bird blind and trail on Saba Island; (3) eradicating non-native species from seabird nesting islands; and (4) installing kestrel nest boxes where a natural habitat is lacking.

The primary objective of the PR Columbids or the Conservation of Columbids projects is to obtain reliable, replicative and quantitative data on the breeding distribution and abundance of columbids on St. Croix for the continued benefit of the people of the U.S.V.I. with funds of $26,638. Data acquisition will include historical and current data for the White-Crowned Pigeon, which is listed by the Territorial Government as an endangered species.

The PR STX Wetlands Protection or the Protection, Restoration and Enhancement Program, for $19,505 will develop a new prioritization scheme to revise the Wetlands Conservation Plan for St. Croix. Similarly the PR STT/STJ Wetlands Protection or the Protection, Restoration and Enhancement Program, for $23,019 will produce a comprehensive Wetlands Conservation Plan for St. Thomas/St. John wetlands by the end of FY 2006.

The Hunter Education-Coordination & Logistics of Hunter Education Project in the U.S.V.I. with an amount of $50,713 is aimed at establishing an educational program that will give local hunters and visitors an opportunity to learn about hunting safety and skills, and provide them with an area to safely practice the skills learned.

The Conservation of Least Terns or the Conservation of Nesting Seabirds in STX Project, which is funded for $55,371 will assess the population health of Least Terns, and formulate management recommendations aimed at improving population persistence. The planned approach will entail completion of the studies on population demography of Least Terns, and predator management of Least Tern colonies.

The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) expects $8,636,920 in Federal funds for Fiscal Year 2006. This represents a reduction of 55% from the FY 2005 projected level of funding.

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The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grants have been very instrumental in providing the latest technology and reducing violence. As the acronym implies, COPS not only means increased police presence in the communities that they serve, but these grants also assist officers in their daily role to “keep the peace,” reduce crime, and enhance public safety through the use of up-to-date technology and other innovative law enforcement strategies. The total amount awarded this year for the COPS Programs is $416,885 or $2,785,361 less than in FY 2005.

The Crime Victim Assistance Grant for $600,000 is available to provide direct services to victims of criminal activities. These funds are given to the public and non-profit organizations for utilization in their operations. Additionally, the grant makes it possible to assist victims in applying for crime victim compensation and to maintain civil rights information. Current year funds reflect a slight decrease (3%) from the prior year.

The VIPD will also receive the Stop Violence Against Women Grant which assists the local government in the development of effective law enforcement and innovative prosecution strategies to counter violence targeted towards women. The awarded amount of $600,000 reveals a decrease of 6%.

The Juvenile Accountability, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Supplemental and Juvenile Justice Challenge Grants (awarded amount $322,000) provide incentives to improve the justice system for the Territory’s juvenile. According to the V. I. Kids Count Report, 2004 edition, the juvenile violent crime rate in 2002 is 80% higher in the Virgin Islands than the national rate. This statistic might have some correlation with the high school dropout rate (11.1%), the non-working school absentee rate for teens (4.7%) and other related data concerning V. I. children in poverty (30.6%) and children in single head-of-household homes (43.9%). The overall goal of these juvenile grants is to decrease youth participation in criminal activities and prevent future occurrences and/or events. There was a 68% decrease in funding in FY 2006.

Other grants awarded to VIPD totaling $6,698,035 include the following: The State Homeland Security ($4,611,785) to ensure the public’s safety on an international level by increasing security -- this grant has been implemented in the United States, since the September 11, 2001 incident; The National Criminal History Grant ($200,000) which assists VIPD to establish a criminal history database to help officers during their investigation of a suspect’s background; The Highway Safety/Motor Carrier (MCSAP) Grant ($1,886,250) to promote innovative strategies to ensure highway safety for both drivers and other vehicle occupants.

The Public Works Department (PWD) Federal Highway Administration Grant will assist Territorial transportation agencies including the Public Works Department (PWD) in planning and developing an integrated, interconnected transportation system, important to commerce and travel, by constructing and rehabilitating the Territorial highway system. In addition, this year, some of the $16,461,185 in federal funds will be used for transportation improvements to public roads not otherwise functionally classified

456 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW as local. This program will also provide federal aid and promote safe highway design for the repair of roads following disasters such as Tropical Storm Jeanne (2004) and the 2003 Flood Event.

The Capital/Operating Assistance Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Grant in the amount of $136,923 is designed to improve, initiate, or continue public transportation service in non-urbanized areas by providing financial assistance for operations and administrative expenses, in addition to monies for the acquisition, construction, and improvement of facilities and equipment. Technical assistance is also furnished to rural transportation providers. Funding from this grant may be used for eligible capital expenses, project administration, and operating expenses that are needed to provide efficient and coordinated public transportation services. However, the maximum feasible participation of the private sector is required.

Another grant administered by the Public Works Department is the Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities FTA Program. This grant is tasked with providing financial assistance in meeting the transportation needs of elderly persons and disabled individuals where public transportation services are unavailable, insufficient or inappropriate. The program is designed to supplement FTA’s other capital assistance programs by funding transportation projects for senior citizens and physically and mentally challenged individuals in all areas (i.e. urbanized, small urban, rural). For FY 2006, funding for this grant is estimated at $150,000. This reflects a 20% change from the prior year.

The Mangrove Lagoon Project has been transferred to the Waste Management Authority from PWD.

Restoration of Fort Christian/Historic Preservation Fund grants-in-aid provides matching grants to the territories for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties by such means as survey, planning, technical assistance, acquisition, development, and certain federal tax incentives available for historic properties. The provision of matching grants, the expansion of the national registry of historic places, and assistance for Federal and local Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private individuals in carrying out historic preservation activities, are all made possible because of access to these funds.

The State (Territorial) Planning Research Grant is designed to develop and administer educational, training, and technical assistance programs for the federal highway administration and local highway agency employees, as well as the private sector. The funds for this grant are used in conjunction with and/or in addition to those in the area of federal highway to ensure training and development of affected individuals.

The Department of Agriculture will receive $301,828 (this amount represents an increase of approximately 105% when compared to funding received in FY 2004) to administer the Forest Stewardship and the Urban and Community Forestry Program Grants. These grant monies will focus on research in (a) forest and watershed

457 FEDERAL GRANTS OVERVIEW management, (b) forest range management, (c) forest insects and disease protection, and (d) forest recreation and fire protection. Surveying the forest and exploring other innovative methods that would benefit the land, water and citizens will also be addressed as a result of these grant awards.

The Department of Labor administers essential programs and services to the unemployed, underemployed, skilled, unskilled, and disadvantaged adults and youths in the Virgin Islands.

The Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) (administered by VIDHS via a sub-grant from VIDOL) provides, fosters, and promotes part-time work opportunities in community service activities in schools, hospital, and day care centers for persons age 55 and older. This badly needed assistance from experienced senior citizens would certainly prove beneficial to the Territory’s two (2) hospitals (the Juan F. Luis Hospital - St. Croix, and the Roy L. Schneider Hospital – St. Thomas); one (1) clinic (Myrah Keating Smith Clinic – St. John); and thirty six (36) public schools including four (4) high schools, and six (6) middle schools. Funding is also used to provide training, counseling and other support services to participants of the program. During FY 2006, $986,962 will be used to administer this employment program.

In addition to SCSEP, the Department of Labor administers a grant for a Local Veterans Employment Representative and will receive federal funding in the amount of $57,000 for this purpose. This grant enables the department to provide job development, placement, and support services directly related to providing services for veterans.

Through the Workforce Investment and Job Training Act, the Department of Labor seeks to improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Virgin Islands. This program falls under the Division of Training and focuses on assisting dislocated workers and individuals with serious barriers to employment. These persons may be unskilled, unemployed, underemployed and economically disadvantaged. However, through this grant, they will be able to acquire the necessary skills and work experience to successfully transition into careers. Furthermore, additional education and training where needed or desired will also be provided. The program will be funded with $2,072,462 in federal grants for FY 2006. This represents a 10% decrease from the prior fiscal year.

The Virgin Islands Department of Labor’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (VIDOSH) implements the mandates of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Funding from OSHA is intended to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for employers and employees within the Territory. With OSHA funding of $452,000 (a slight increase from last year funding of $450,000), the department will apply standards, enforce laws, and offer compliance assistance in an effort to ensure that employees work in an environment that is free from recognized hazards and risks to their safety and health. The monies to address this federal safety requirement will also enable employers to maintain safe and healthful workplaces in compliance with OSHA.

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The National Bureau of Labor Statistics will provide funding to the Department of Labor to collect statistical data on labor force activities, and to provide data for analyzing the effect of current and long-term economic development on employment trends. The Department of Labor uses this funding to create a full-scale labor market information system which accurately depicts the economic environment of the Virgin Islands workforce for planners, investors, policymakers, and decision makers to make informed decisions. Funds are made available for data and information on employment, hours and earnings, occupational employment statistics, local area labor force and employment, mass layoff statistics, and a quarterly census of employment and wages. Federal funding for the bureau will be $344,298. According to recent 2004 statistics from the Bureau, there is an average of 48,680 persons in the labor force.

The Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI), through its funding, administers income support to eligible workers who become unemployed by systematically accumulating funds from employers during periods of employment from which benefits may be paid. Benefits paid through UI are intended to cover housing, food, clothing, and necessary transportation and become economic security for those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Approximately $1,779,880 will be used by the division to accomplish its goals this year. As of December 2004, the unemployment rate in the Territory was 8.3% with a total of 4,030 people unemployed on average. The number of people unemployed dropped by 500 compared to the 2003 average of 4,530, and this represents a 1.1% decrease in the rate over 2003 levels of 9.4%.

The Department of Labor, in its capacity as an advocate for the disadvantaged laborer or potential laborer, will promote services and programs that will provide employment opportunities, economic stability, and a higher standard of living by developing, protecting, and maintaining a viable workforce within the Virgin Islands.

References:

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Clinic Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program – Department of Health U. S. Virgin Islands Kids Count Data Book 2004 – Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands CFDA – www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants V. I. Department of Labor – www.vidol.gov V. I. Department of Human Services Program Summary of Statistical Trends and Data

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LISTING OF FEDERAL GRANTS

FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROJECTED

ORG 900 BOARD OF EDUCATION 84.069 LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL ASSIST. PART. 12,139 14,846 14,846

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 12,139 14,846 14,846

ORG 1100 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 11.302 EDA PLANNING 42,000 42,000 42,000 93.130 PRIMARY PLAN FOR TERRITORY 150,000 150,000 150,000 93.256 STATE PLANNING FOR TERRITORY 103,595 351,687 351,687

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 295,595 543,687 543,687

ORG 1400 VIRGIN ISLANDS FIRE SERVICES 10.664 COOPERATIVE FORESTRY 10,355 120,000 120,000

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 10,355 120,000 120,000

ORG 1800 OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 97.004 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 651,503 633,753 633,753 MCA-AIR OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE ACCT 54,609 49,800 49,800 MCA-AIR SECURITY GUARDS PAYROLL 302,662 310,600 310,600 MCA-ARMY SECURITY GUARD PAYROLL 559,318 559,205 596,705 MCA/ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 60,215 200,967 200,967 MCA/REAL PROPERTY OPERATION & MAINT 908,441 922,348 958,661 MCA/TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCOUNT 181,997 100,000 100,000 DISTANCE LEARNING 39,400 39,400

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 2,718,745 2,816,073 2,889,886

ORG 2100 OFFICE OF THE LT. GOVERNOR STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM 30,998 36,391 36,391

DEPARTMENTAL TOTAL 30,998 36,391 36,391

ORG 2400 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 93.563 PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT 1,955,853 1,239,507 3,598,093 V.I. ACCESS AND VISITATION 100,000

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 1,955,853 1,239,507 3,698,093

ORG 3600 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 93.150 PATH 50,000 50,000 50,000 93.110 STATE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE 53,568 100,000 100,000 93.217 V I FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM 696,674 788,089 738,414 93.153 HIV CARE GRANT RYAN WHITE TITLE IV 249,330 249,330 249,330 93.116 TUBERCULOSIS (TB) CONTROL 70,195 79,495 79,495 20.600 EMS TRAINING 85,020 119,474 119,474 93.006 MINORITY HIV/AIDS DEMONSTRATION 115,605 150,000 150,000 93.944 HIV/AIDS SURVEILLANCE 93,813 122,730 122,730 93.944 MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH BLOCK GRANT 1,571,864 1,535,343 1,599,698 93.991 PREVENTIVE HLTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT 238,324 238,324 238,324 93.977 COMPREHENSIVE STD PREVENTION SYSTEMS 379,351 169,184 169,184 93.268 IMMUNIZATION 1,265,771 1,326,077 1,450,054 93.917 HIV CARE GRANT/RYAN WHITE TITLE II 1,048,657 1,048,657 1,048,657 93.988 SYSTEM-BASED DIABETES PROGRAM 200,000 206,000 206,000 93.959 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENT. BLOCK GRT. 473,050 629,325 629,325 93.283 EARLY HEARING DETECT AND INTERVENT 60,521 114,307 114,307 10.557 WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC) PROG 5,619,177 5,350,586 5,350,586 93.958 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BLOCK GRT. 117,499 153,145 153,145 93.767 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - SCHIP 1,629,435 1,337,433 2,093,424 93.778 HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICAL ASSIST. 4,843,452 4,852,746 4,852,746 93.778 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION 2,069,548 2,060,254 2,065,254 93.283 NATIONAL CANCER PREVENTION & CONTROL 50,798 213,333 152,523 84.181 INFANTS & TODDLERS CONSOLIDATED GRT. 786,891 780,596 780,595 93.940 HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PROGRAM 470,430 629,774 629,774 93.243 STATE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE 50,000 50,000 93.243 VI PREVENTION PROJECT 1,257,210 1,257,210

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93.283 PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE BIOT. 359,500 929,049 929,049 93.127 VI EMERGENCY MED. SVCS FOR CHILD. PART. PROJ. 54,844 100,000 100,000 93.003 BIOTERRORISM HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROG. 93,409 684,929 684,929 93.283 CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION & HEALTH PROMO 373,281 400,611 361,181 93.136 RAPE PREVENTION & EDUCATION 17,564 8,730 19,860

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 23,137,571 25,734,731 26,545,268

ORG 4100 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 84.922 CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT 18,527,490 20,842,616 20,842,616 84.027 SPECIAL EDUCATION 8,197,048 8,364,335 8,364,335 93.104 COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL HEALTH PROG. 97,031 107,027 107,027 83.330 ADVANCE PLACEMENT 411,872 364,525 364,525 84.185 ROBERT BYRD SCHOLARSHIP 60,000 60,000 60,000 10.555 CHILD NUTRITION PROG/SCHOOL LUNCH 6,289,844 6,174,788 6,174,788 84.364 LITERACY AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES 22,486 36,184 36,184 84.346 ACRN OCCUPATIONAL AND EMPLOY. INFORM. 94,430 94,430 94,430 84.184/6 SAFE AND DRUG FREE 1,049,421 1,046,358 1,046,358 844.041 IMPACT AID-SPECIAL FEDERAL FUNDS 204,024 195,251 195,251 84.357 READING FIRST 1,412,346 1,412,346 1,412,346

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 36,365,992 38,697,860 38,697,860

ORG 4700 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 93.558 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES 2,774,579 3,554,000 2,800,000 93.558 FAMILY PLANNING 111,181 111,181 111,181 93.558 JOBS 636,952 668,240 668,240 84.169 INDEPENDENT LIVING 27,591 27,591 27,591 84.265A SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT 47,690 47,380 19,975 84.126 VOCATIONAL REHAB. IN-SERVICE TRNG 19,975 19,686 19,686 84.048 VOCATIONAL REHAB. BASIC TRAINING 1,762,518 1,837,617 1,896,389 94.011 FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM 222,441 226,837 226,837 94.002 RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 33,276 35,991 33,276 93.600 HEAD START FULL YEAR TRAINING 8,185,348 10,512,036 8,587,757 93.667 CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT 3,782,060 5,600,706 5,600,706 93.575 CHILD CARE LICENSING BLOCK GRANT 2,119,358 2,119,358 10.551 FOOD STAMP PROGRAM 3,841,286 5,087,016 4,456,355 84.177 INDEPEN. LIVING FOR OLDER/BLIND INDIVID. 40,000 40,000 40,000 17.235 SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT 986,962 986,962 16.523 PROBATION 101,202 101,202 84.186 DRUG FREE SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES 261,589 261,589 JUVENILE INTENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES 631,947 10.561 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT/MGMT & EVAL. 2,315,679

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 23,365,395 31,237,392 29,024,232

ORG 4900 DEPT. OF PLANNING & NATURAL RESOURCES 45.310 LSTA STATE GRANT 96,433 96,433 96,433 11.407 INTER-JURISDICTIONAL FISHERIES 9,634 12,173 12,173 11.434 STATE/FEDERAL STATISTICS 62,798 138,919 138,919 11.435 NMFS/SEAMAP 46,394 59,000 59,000 11.441 CFMC COUNCIL 35,643 30,000 30,000 14.218 CDBG/ADMINISTRATION 2,790,327 4,775,397 1,938,000 14.218 CDBG/ADMINISTRATION/ESG PROGRAMS 64,025 76,612 88,608 15.605 USVI OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE 365,767 312,864 312,864 15.605 BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE 4,550 200,000 200,000 15.605 DINGELL/JOHNSON COORDINATION 248,029 260,534 260,534 15.608 DINGELL/JOHNSON-HABITAT 53,493 98,543 98,543 15.608 DINGELL/JOHNSON RECREATIONAL PORT 30,500 27,659 27,659 15.608 DINGELL/JOHNSON BOAT ACCESS 155,713 76,633 76,633 15.608 DJ/RECREATIONAL FISHING ENHANCEMENT 92,756 105,476 105,476 15.608 VI AQUATIC EDUCATION 77,015 119,994 119,994 15.608 BILL FISH 200,205 200,205 15.611 P.R. TECHNICAL GUIDANCE 27,197 150,648 150,648 15.611 PR STX WETLANDS CONSERV 9,032 19,505 19,505 15.611 STT-STJ WETLANDS CONSERV 22,221 23,019 23,019 15.611 P.R. COLUMBIDS 30,720 26,638 26,638 15.611 HUNTER EDUCATION 53,608 50,713 50,713 15.611 CONSERVATION OF LEAST TERMS 48,870 55,371 55,371

461 LISTING OF FEDERAL GRANTS 15.611 LANDOWNER INCENTIVE PROGRAM 132 75,000 75,000 15.612 STSJ HERPETOFAUNA CONSERV 6,256 38,802 38,802 15.612 SWG COORDINATION PROGRAM 41,948 50,463 50,463 15.612 SWG AMEIVA ECOLOGY 67,054 71,123 71,123 15.612 ENDANGERED SPECIES 49,059 42,214 42,214 15.612 EXOTIC SPECIES CONTROL 5,559 46,681 46,681 66.436 BIO-CRITERIA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 2,913 15,431 66.436 SEWAGE INFRASTRUCTURE 70,000 70,000 66.436 V.I. PERMIT 40,000 40,000 66.817 VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM 131,533 413,620 413,620 66.454 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING 252,319 181,092 181,092 66.472 BEACH MONITORING & NOTIFICATION 33,179 815,707 604,833 66.468 DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT 1,626 8,353,800 2,623,352 66.468 DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICAL 129,591 55,816 66.468 DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE ADMIN. 169,986 110,070 66.805 UNDERGROUND STOR. TANK TRUST FUND 61,712 175,000 175,000 66.700 PESTICIDES CLEAN SWEEP 16,285 18,742 66.474 WATER PROTECTION COORDINATION GRANT 19,731 84,699 84,699 66.605 PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP GRANT 2,040,775 2,554,365 2,554,365 66.802 TUTU WELL FLD. RD/ISL CHEM. (SUPER FUND) 51,339 53,568 53,568 66.606 PARTICULATE MATTER (P.M.) 2.5 24,253 29,500 29,500 66.461 INVENTORY OF USVI WETLANDS AND RIPARIAN 72,967 235,709 235,709 66.424 WELLHEAD PROTECTION PROJECT 32,640 32,640 66.304 CHEMICAL SPECIATION TO P.M. 2.5 6,399 6,643 15.904 HISTORIC PRESERVATION 133,329 388,125 388,125 81.041 DOE ADMINISTRATION/EXXON (SEP) 134,203 896,092 819,083 11.419 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT (CZM) - 1,286,000 1,286,000 11.419 CZM (MARINE PARK) 43,060 295,000 295,000 11.419 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT (CZM) 1,106,415 11.426 CZM (COASTAL OCEAN SCIENCE AWARD) 7,317 130,000 130,000 20.005 BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM 75,380 404,154 404,154 DEPARTMENT TOTAL 8,709,469 24,020,083 15,001,844

ORG 5000 VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT 16.710 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING (COPS) 2,647,128 3,202,246 416,885 16.592 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK 1,305,949 936,882 16.580 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL 1,882,192 1,427,951 16.575 CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE 524,772 622,000 600,000 16.59 STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 448,066 638,000 600,000 16.542 JUVENILE CRIME & DELINQUENCY PREVENT. 136,953 209,000 197,000 16.54 COMMUNITY PREVENTION 33,000 16.54 JUVENILE JUSTICE CHALLENGE GRANT 9,248 16.59 RES. SUBSTANCE ABUSE 195,000 272,164 16.55 NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY 224,554 250,000 200,000 16.01 DOMESTIC PREP. EQUIP. PROGRAM/HOMELAND 4,800,175 6,009,000 4,611,785 16.52 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY 1,564,316 798,000 125,000 20.600 HIGHWAY SAFETY/MOTOR CARRIER (MCSAP) 779,744 1,238,067 1,886,250

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 14,518,099 15,636,310 8,636,920

ORG 6000 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 20.205 SUBBASE DRAINAGE 76,999 20.205 SIGNAL CONTROL-LENNY FHW 59,208 20.205 ISLAND ROADS-PAYMENT REPAIRS 632,571 20.205 KANA GADE DRAINAGE CROSSING 617 245,520 20.205 MISC REPAIR/PAVEMENT 2,817 20.205 SPR 1 (31) 26,418 20.205 DBE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES 53,277 20.205 RELOCATION OF ROUTE 72 MIDLAND ROAD 44,009 3,140,385 20.205 ISLAND YEAR YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAM 176,451 23,549 200,000 20.205 ISLAND WIDE PAVEMENT PRESERV. V 7,469 20.205 LONG BAY ROAD RIGHT OF WAY 672,636 20.205 REDHOOK MARINE TERMINAL FACILITY 1,196 598,804 1,900,000 20.205 ENIGHED POND MARINE FACILITY 6,988,767 4,003,413 20.205 CORAL BAY TO JOHN’S FOLLY 5,663 15,571 20.205 TURPENTINE RUN BRIDGE 286 7,130 2,900,000 20.205 ROUTE 33 & 35 ST. THOMAS 1,882 5,104 1,478,000 20.205 ADA RETROFITTING 1,963 8,028 375,000 20.205 ISLAND WIDE PAVEMENT PRESERV. 1,026 16,660

462 LISTING OF FEDERAL GRANTS 20.205 INST. RETAINING WALL 20,000 20.205 PROVIDE GEOMETRIC IMPROVEMENTS 50,000 20.205 HIGHWAY PLANNING AND RESEARCH 10,475 229,354 1,200,000 20.205 ISLAND WIDE PAVMT PRESERV. STT 16,604 600,000 583,396 20.205 PHS 5 ISL WIDE PAVE. PRESRV. STT 12,553 262,041 28,500 20.205 ISLAND WIDE PAVING 5,943 104,200 460,895 20.205 LONG BAY NINTH ST. DRAINAGE 1,635,796 20.205 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION 60,606 563,059 20.205 URS CONSULTANTS HIGHWAY CONST. 122,093 1,435,665 1,435,665 20.205 PARSONS, BRINKHOFF-ENGINEER 99,245 476,305 20.205 PROFIT ROAD INTERSECTION 2,671 20.205 SUNSHINE/CULESS 4,143 985,325 508,000 20.205 HPR 103,496 20.205 ISLAND WIDE SAFETY BARRIERS FHW 11,432 448,822 1,048,957 20.205 TRAFFIC SIGNAL 8,487 20.205 RT 38 RAPHUNE HILL/REDHOOK URS 45,320 9,257 20.205 RIGHT-OF-WAY-FHWA-TER. 695,029 515,267 450,000 20.205 WATERFRONT BOADWALK C’STED. 197,815 20.205 C’STED BOARDWALK PHASE 11 A 5,174 1,032,763 20.205 EMERGENCY REPAIRS STX 94,016 20.205 EMERGENCY RELIEF 25,788 20.205 RESTORATION OF FORT CHRISTIAN 5,454 1,000,000 1,494,547 20.205 WATER ISLAND DOCK-MACQUIRE GROUP 25,223 969,457 1,067,116 20.205 YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAM 13,457 86,543 20.205 MAGUIRE GROUP-CROWN MT. DESIGN 414 211,140 20.205 HPR PLAN RESEARCH 189 20.205 HTA CARIBBEAN/SCOTT FREE ROAD 105,671 67,754 700,388 20.205 KUNDE SPRECHER CONSTRUCTION ENGR. 7,930 23,336 20.205 ROTHSCHILD FRANCIS SQUARE 6,169 19,409 20.513 ELDERLY & HANDICAPPED-FTA 118,879 414,960 150,000 20.209 CAPITAL/OPERATING ASSISTANCE-FTA 132,486 411,810 66,548 20.209 CAPITAL/OPERATING ASSISTANCE & RTAP-FTA 1,498 7,570 70,375 20.209 CAPITAL-EQUIPMENT 1,000,000 20.209 CAPITAL/OPERATING ASSISTANCE 287,949 251,959 20.209 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE-EQUIPMENT 980,452 20.209 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE-CONSGTRUCTION 400,000 91,839

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 10,018,879 22,985,034 16,461,185

ORG 7500 DEPT. AGRICULTURE 10.664 FOREST STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM 46,157 126,324 121,828 10.664 URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM 101,162 77,610 180,000 10.205 EXOTIC NEW CASTLE DISEASE 7,072 10.205 FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASE 25,000 19,402 10.205 TROPICAL BONT TICK 61,184 243,826 10.205 HOMELAND SECURITY 30,000 10.205 FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE 18,143 10.676 FOREST LEGACY 10,000 10.205 F/M & FEED SURVEILLANCE 11,627

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 298,718 478,789 301,828

ORG 8100 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 17.804 LOCAL VETERANS-REPRESENTATION 57,000 56,000 57,000 17.225 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM 1,644,021 1,521,715 1,779,880 17.235 SR. COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOY. PROG 995,189 986,962 986,962 17.263 JOB EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 1,710,010 1,748,451 1,749,428 17.503 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH 452,000 17.002 BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS 368,055 347,629 344,298 17.255 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT & TRAINING 2,305,881 2,072,462 2,072,462

DEPARTMENT TOTAL 7,080,156 6,733,219 7,442,030

GRAND TOTAL 118,500,583 147,316,458 133,023,260

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