Frett-Gregory Criticizes Public Officials Compensation Process, Citing Lack of Transparency

Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, Chair of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, on Monday afternoon voiced concerns regarding the recent implementation of the Public Officials Compensation Study Report. The senator criticized the lack of transparency and accountability in the process, stressing that the Legislature had not received the report in time for review or action. According to Frett-Gregory, the Public Officials Compensation Commission failed to notify the Legislature or the public about the completion of its study. She stated that her committee was unaware of the report’s finalization and did not receive a copy of the document until Sunday. “The legislative intent of the Public Official Compensation Commission was to provide transparency to the people of the Virgin Islands while contemplating salary adjustments for public officials,” Frett-Gregory said. She criticized the report’s transmission via email, explaining that such actions typically require a formal har...