Colonia, Yap - The Yap State 11th Legislature Finance Committee held a public hearing with the Department of Health Services (DHS) last week at 10 AM. The public hearing, addressing Gov. Comm. No. 11-249, the session addressed the fiscal year 2025 budget specifically for the health services sector within the compact proposal. The session was attended by the Director of Health Services and key staff, who provided clarifications on the budget details.
Key points of discussion included the budget's non-compliance with state law due to a $297,925 overage beyond the compact sector share for Yap. The Director and his team emphasized the crucial role of their department in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. They highlighted the need for filling existing vacancies before adding new positions, a point supported by the committee members.
The hearing underscored the need for a balanced budget and compliance with legislative requirements. The committee will review and make necessary adjustments to ensure financial alignment while addressing the critical needs of the health sector.
(For more information, contact Yap State Legislature at (691) 350-2400 or DYCA PIO at 350-2168. Thank you.)
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