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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.
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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.