The 31st Legislature unanimously confirmed Steven van Beverhoudt for a fifth term as the Virgin Islands Inspector General, on December 20, 2016. Mr.van Beverhoudt has served as the first Virgin Islands Inspector General since March of 1989.

Virgin Islands Inspector General-nominee Steven van Beverhoudt testified before the Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Rules on his nomination to serve a 5th term as the Virgin Islands Inspector General. Mr. van Beverhoudt received unanimous support from the senators present. To see Mr. van Beverhoudt’s testimony, click here.

 

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has nominated Steven van Beverhoudt to serve a 5th term as the Virgin Islands Inspector General. Mr. van Beverhoudt’s nomination must be approved by the Virgin Islands Legislature. Click here to view the Press Release.

Virgin Islands Inspector General Steven van Beverhoudt presented to the Committee on Finance the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Budget for the operations of the Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General. V. I. Inspector General van Beverhoudt is proposing a funding level of $2.1 million, which is slightly higher than the level provided in Fiscal Year 2016. To see the Virgin Islands Inspector General’s Testimony, click here.

Virgin Islands Inspector General Steven van Beverhoudt testified before the Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety on Bill 31-0042, an act to create the Virgin Islands Professional Standards Bureau. Although the VI Inspector General agreed with the concept of the proposal, there were concerns on the structure, functions and responsibilities of the proposed entity. To view the V I Inspector General’s Comments, click here.

The Virgin Islands Inspector General’s Office welcomed four new employees to the organization. On St. Thomas, Alicia Bastien, Auditor and Sheniqua Lake, Auditor joined the St. Thomas office. On St. Croix, Sylene Joseph, Auditor and Ramon Castillo, Audit Coordinating Officer joined the St. Croix office.

VI Inspector General Steven van Beverhoudt served as the key-note speaker at the January 29, 2016, St. Thomas-St. John Police Academy Graduation Ceremony held at the VI National Guard Armory on St. Thomas. Inspector General van Beverhoudt stressed the importance of integrity and honesty to the new recruits. Click here to view the speech.

Virgin Islands Inspector General Steven van Beverhoudt testified before the Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Government Services, Consumer and Veterans Affairs for a second time on Bill 31-0014, a proposal to give the Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General additional independence in meeting its statutory mandate of providing oversight on the operations of the Government of the Virgin Islands. Bill 31-0014 was approved by the Committee and forwarded to the full body for consideration. To view the V I Inspector General’s Comments, click here.

Virgin Islands Inspector General Steven van Beverhoudt testified before the Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Rules on Bill 31-0150, a proposal to require the forfeiture of retirement benefits for elected and appointed officials upon the conviction of specific felonies. Except for two concerns with the bill as worded, Mr. van Beverhoudt supported the intent of the proposal. To see the Virgin Islands Inspector General’s testimony and Bill 31-0150, click here.

Virgin Islands Inspector General Steven van Beverhoudt presented to the Committee on Finance the proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Budget for the operations of the Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General. V. I. Inspector General van Beverhoudt is proposing a funding level of $2 million, which is equal to the level provided in Fiscal Year 2015. To see the Virgin Islands Inspector General’s Testimony, click here.