Francis Issues Statement on Public Officials Compensation Study Transmission

Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. on Wednesday issued a statement raising significant concerns about the process surrounding the Public Officials Compensation Study and its implementation. The senator questioned whether the report was properly transmitted to the Legislature. His statement comes amidst public backlash over salary increases for public officials and conflicting claims regarding the handling of the report. In his statement, Mr. Francis said that the Virgin Islands Public Officials Compensation Commission’s (VIPOCC) issuance of the report does not constitute an official transmittal to the Legislature. He noted that such an important document should have been formally submitted with a hard copy and signed proof of delivery, neither of which occurred. “The alleged issuance of the Public Officials Compensation Study by the Virgin Islands Public Officials Compensation Commission should not constitute official transmittal of this document to the Virgin Islands Legislat...