Virgin Islands Inspector General Steven van Beverhoudt presented to the Committee on Finance the proposed Fiscal Year 2019 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 $2.468 million, which is almost 10% more than the level provided in Fiscal Year 2018. The proposed 2019 Budget includes the hiring of six additional auditors. To see the Virgin Islands Inspector General’s Testimony, click here.

The VI Inspector submitted, to the Governor of the Virgin Islands, a status report on the operations of the VI Inspector General’s Office after the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. To see a copy of the report, click here.

Virgin Islands Inspector General Steven van Beverhoudt submitted comments to the Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Rules and Judiciary on Bill 32-0003, an act to create the Virgin Islands Commission on Ethics and Conflicts of Interest. The VI Inspector General had no position for or against the proposal; however, the need for a Government-wide Code of Ethics and Conduct was noted. In addition, there was a concern on the compensation provision of the proposal. To view the V I Inspector General’s Comments, click here.

Virgin Islands Inspector General Steven van Beverhoudt presented to the Committee on Finance the proposed Fiscal Year 2018 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 $2.023 million, which is 10% lower than the level provided in Fiscal Year 2017. To see the Virgin Islands Inspector General’s Testimony, click here.

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.