Legislative Spotlight: Yap's Finance Committee Holds Hearings on Key Appropriation Requests Friday, May 17, 2024 // DYCA PIO

Colonia, Yap – On Thursday, June 06, 2024, the Finance Committee of the 11th Legislature of the State of Yap scheduled three public hearings to be held at the Legislative Chamber regarding Gov. Comm. No. 11-240, pertaining requests that need Legislature appropriation under the General Funds. The requests focused on the Division of Land Resources at the Department of Resources & Development's proposed supplemental budget of $80,112.00 in December 2023 to fund two survey equipments and accessories as a replacement. Also, the Sports Office proposed a supplement budget of $185,474.94 to fund the Yap athletes and officials participating in the Micro Games 2024 in Majuro, Marshall Islands.

 Lastly, the Department of Public Works and Transportation(DPW&T) also submitted a proposed supplement budget of $150,000.00 for Roadside maintenance from August 2024 till July 2025 to be sourced out under the Prior Year (Compact II) Infrastructure Maintenance Fund.

 Attendees present were the Honorable Speaker Sen. Nicholas Figirlaarwon, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Pius Talimeisei, the Vice Speaker, Ted Rutun, Chairman of the RED Committee, John Mafel, Member of the RED Committee, John Masiwemai, Legal Counselor, Genevieve Mangefel, the Legal Budget Officer, Noimilynn N.F. Pigao,  Yap State Public Auditor, Bryan Y. Dabugsiy, Consultant/TA from PASAI- SAMOA SAI : Muliagatele Dr. Potoae Roberts- Aiafi (Poto), the Staff Auditor III : Jessica Luktinag, the Chief of Contract and Engineering Management Office, John Giman, Director of Public Work and Transportation, Robert Fathal, the Director of Public Work and Transportation, Giltug Joe C., the Chief of Budget, Margaret Beengin, the Chief of Land Resource, John Waayan, and the Deputy Directory of Resource and Development, Alex YowBlaw. The Chairman of the Board of Sports Council, Juanito Hasugulmal, Vice Chairman of the board of sports council, Charles Falmayog, the Director of the Board of sports council, Jesse Sigeyog, the Youth Sport Coordinator, Larry Uwelur, and the Fitness & Health Coordinator, Manuel Minginfel were also in attendence.

This comprehensive update captures the purpose of the legislative proceedings during the Second Regular Session, reflecting the legislature's dedication to serving the interests of the people of Yap.

(For further details, please contact the YSL at (691)350-2400 or DYCA at (691)350-2168. Thank you.)