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23 October 2026
Senators Advance Sweeping Oversight Bill Despite WAPA, EDA Objections as Audit Delays Draw Scrutiny
23 October 2026
This content originally appeared on The Virgin Islands Consortium.
Lawmakers unanimously advanced Bill 36-0353, rejecting concerns from WAPA and EDA that its new reporting and oversight requirements would duplicate existing practices and impose costs. Senators cited audit backlogs and difficulties obtaining information.
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