The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General released its report on the audit of the Yellow Cedar Acquisition Program at the Virgin Islands Port Authority. The audit found that the Port Authority did not maintain sufficient documentation to justify the amounts paid to individuals whose Yellow Cedar properties were acquired as a result of the expansion of the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport. The Executive Director generally agreed with the recommendations. To view the report, click here.
Audit of Lease Management at the Virgin Islands Port Authority
The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General released its report on the audit of lease management at the Virgin Islands Port Authority. Although there were improvements when compared to prior years, there were still areas that needed to be addressed; specifically in the areas of collections of accounts receivables and oversight of subleasing. The Executive Director generally agreed with the recommendations. To view the report, click here.
Audit of Collection Activities at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor
The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General released its report on the audit of collection activities at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The audit disclosed weaknesses in internal controls over collections and a lack of supervisory reviews. All recommendations were agreed to and corrective actions were being implemented. To view the report, click here.
Investigation Into the Allegation That Water and Electrical Line Losses on St. Croix Were Due to End-user Theft
The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General released its report on the investigation into the allegation that water and electrical line losses on St. Croix were due to end-user theft. The investigation conducted at the request of WAPA, found numerous instances of water and electrical service theft on St. Croix. The Executive Director agreed with most of the recommendations made in the report. To view the report, click here.
Investigation of Reappearance of HIV Test Specimens
The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General has released its report on the investigation of the reappearance of HIV test specimens from St. John Virgin Islands. At the conclusion of the investigation, sufficient evident could not be found to warrant the filing of criminal charges. However, 18 recommendations were made to the Commissioner of the Department of Health to improve the operations of the Clinic responsible for the HIV/STD program in the St. Thomas/ St. John District. To view the report, click here.
Review of the Accounting for Petty Cash, Imprest, and Accreditation Funds
The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General has released its report on the review of the accounting for petty cash, imprest, and accreditation funds for the Virgin Islands. The review showed that the Department of Finance does not have an accurate accounting of the outstanding funds, nor do they know the number of custodians who have possession of the funds. The Commissioner agreed with seven of the eight recommendations made in the report, but did not specify the corrective actions to be taken. To view the report, click here.
Federal Jury Convicts Lucien A. Moolenaar, II, DDS
Acting U. S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands Anthony Jenkins and Assistant Attorney General Christopher A. Wray for the Criminal Division of the U. S. Department of Justice announced that a district court jury, sitting in St. Thomas, found Dr. Lucien A. Moolennar, II, guilty on all charges of conversion of government funds, grand larceny and making false statements. The case was prosecuted by the U. S. Department of Justice, Public Integrity Section and the U. S. Attorneys Office for the Virgin Islands. The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General led the investigation. To view the press release, click here.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Five Stemming from Contracts with the Government
U.S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands David M. Nissman announced a 16-count Federal Grand Jury indictment of Ashley Andrews, Ohanio Harris, Alicia Hansen, Esdel Hansen and Campbell Malone on Federal corruption charges stemming from Global Resources Management contracts with the Legislature and the Executive Branch of the Virgin Islands Government. The indictment was based on a joint investigation by the Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Investigative Division of the Office of Inspector General, Department of the Interior. To view the press release, click here.
Investigation of the Disappearance of HIV Test Specimens
The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General released its report on the investigation of the disappearance of HIV test specimens from St. John, Virgin Islands. Although it could not be determined how or who was responsible, significant weaknesses in managerial controls were identified as a possible cause for the disappearance. The acting Commissioner of Health agreed with the findings and recommendations, and indicated that corrective actions were being implemented. To view the report, click here.
Audit of Collection Activities at the Virgin Islands Traffic Bureau
The Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General released its report on collection activities at the Virgin Islands Traffic Bureau. The audit found that on St. Thomas, collections were not deposited timely nor were they made sequentially; controls were not in place to safeguard license plates, registration stickers and registration certificates; and facilities, especially on St. Croix, were in a deplorable condition of disrepair. The Police Commissioner agreed with the recommendations made and indicated that corrective actions had been or were in the process of being made. To view the report, click here.