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COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POST AUDIT DIVISION FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET ANALYSIS Department of Tourism (DOT) August 3, 2026 COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair, Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. Vice Chair, Senator Marvin A. Blyden Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff Senator Ray Fonseca Senator Hubert L. Frederick Senator Marise C. James Senator Kurt A. Vialet POST AUDIT DIVISION STAFF CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Theodora Philip..................................................Post Auditor Ms. Nikia Fleming...................................Assistant Post Auditor Ms. Ameka Hydman.......................................Executive Assistant Ms. Odette Gordon................................................Budget Analyst Ms. Ashley Wattley...............................................Budget Analyst Ms. Christina Colbourne-Miller.............Administrative Assistant Ms. Alinda Sebastian...........................Administrative Secretary I COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE NUMBER DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM OVERVIEW 4 DOT AT A GLANCE 4 – 5 FUND FLOW ANALYSIS 5 FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET SUMMARY 5 PERSONNEL SERVICES 6 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 6 LEASES & RENTALS 7 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & CONTRACTS 7 VEHICLES 7 FEDERAL GRANTS ANALYSIS 7 OUTSTANDING VENDOR PAYMENTS 8 SPONSORSHIPS 8 HOTEL ROOM TAX REPORT 9 TOURISM ADVERTISING REVOLVING FUND BALANCE 9 ESCROW AND IMPREST FUND BALANCE 9 – 10 SUMMARY 10 APPENDIX I (PERSONNEL LISTING) 11 – 12 APPENDIX II (OUTSTANDING VENDOR PAYMENTS LISTING) 13 – 14 COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 4 DEPARTMENT’S OVERVIEW The Department of Tourism (DOT) was established on May 8, 1995, as an executive department. The Department of Tourism was formerly a part of the Virgin Islands Economic Development & Agriculture. EDA was then broken down into different departments with the Department of Tourism as one of them. The department is primarily responsible for the economic development of the Territory through the promotion of tourism and related activities. The department is under the supervision of the Commissioner of Tourism and its responsibilities include but are not limited to the formulation, implementation, administration and coordination of programs and policies pertaining to all aspects of tourism. Activities conducted by the Department of Tourism include the following: • Develop strategies that will make the Territory competitive and desirable as a tourism destination • Communicate and cooperate with all local tourist or tourist-related businesses to determine their needs and how best to promote the industry • Promote Virgin Islands culture as a part of the tourism experience • Promote an understanding of the importance of the tourism experience • Develop strategies for the U.S. Virgin Islands in all businesses and industries throughout the Territory • Identify and promote the unique features of St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, and Water Island in tourism advertising; and, develop long-term strategies to develop the overall economy successfully Under Act 8153, the Division of Festivals was established within the Department of Tourism and is headed by a director. The Commissioner of Tourism, with the approval of the Governor, shall appoint the director and three assistant directors; one for each island, St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. The Director of Tourism shall choose the director of the Division of Festivals based on knowledge of and familiarity with coordinating incentives for, and planning and promoting festivals. The director of the Division of Festivals shall serve under the direction and control of the Commissioner of Tourism. The Commissioner of Tourism may employ such other persons as may be necessary to administer this section efficiently. The Department of Tourism focuses on marketing the USVI as a tourist destination to boost revenue and job creation, thereby enhancing local economic development. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AT A GLANCE The Department of Tourism was appropriated $39,000,000 (Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund) for Fiscal Year 2026 under Act No. 9027. An additional appropriation was allocated to the Department for Fiscal Year 2026 of $35,000 to organize and host the program to celebrate “St. John Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Day. COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 5 Description FY 2026 Revised Budget FY2027 Recommended Variance % Chg Appropriated Funds: Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund Personnel Services $ 2,602,727 $ 2,655,819 $ 53,092 2% Fringe Benefits $ 1,134,774 $ 1,223,710 $ 88,936 8% Supplies $ 522,000 $ 322,000 $ 200,000 38% Other Services & Charges $ 34,530,499 $ 34,653,471 $ 122,972 0% Utilities $ 245,000 $ 145,000 $ 100,000 41% Capital Outlays $ - $ - $ - 0% Total Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund $ 39,035,000 $ 39,000,000 $ 35,000 0% FUND FLOW ANALYSIS The Department’s Fiscal Year 2026 fund flow analysis outlines the Department of Tourism budget across five (5) key components; as submitted by the Department as of July 10, 2026. Funding Source Appropriated Allotted Obligated Expended Balance Remarks General Fund $ 39,000,000 $ 26,849,360 $ - $ 30,180,716 $ 8,819,284 Grand Total $ 39,000,000 $ 26,849,360 $ - $ 30,180,716 $ 8,819,284 As of July 6, 2026, the Department’s allotment to date totals $26,849,360, leaving an unallotted balance of $12,510,640 for FY 2026 per OMB. Department of Tourism Legislative Appropriation Act No. 9027 FY 2026 Single Payer Transfer FY 2026 Salary Increases FY 2026 Revised Ceiling/Appropriation Total Allotment to Date per OMB Total Unallotted to Date per OMB General Fund $ 39,000,000 $ - $ - $ 39,035,000 $ 26,849,360 $ 12,150,640 TOTAL $ 39,000,000 $ - $ - $ 39,035,000 $ 26,849,360 $ 12,150,640 FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET SUMMARY The Governor has projected a Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund appropriation of $39,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2027. This is the same as Fiscal Year 2026, according to Act 9027. An overview of the Department’s Financials is shown below. The Department received an additional $35,000 to organize and host the celebration of “St. John Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Day”. Description FY2025 Expenditures FY 2026 Budget FY 2026 Revised Budget FY2027 Recommended Variance % Chg Appropriated Funds: Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund Personnel Services $ 1,878,058 $ 2,602,727 $ 2,602,727 $ 2,655,819 $ 53,092 2% Fringe Benefits $ 858,147 $ 1,134,774 $ 1,134,774 $ 1,223,710 $ 88,936 8% Supplies $ 201,209 $ 522,000 $ 522,000 $ 322,000 $ 200,000 38% Other Services & Charges $ 33,288,714 $ 33,495,499 $ 34,530,499 $ 34,653,471 $ 122,972 0% Utilities $ 114,251 $ 245,000 $ 245,000 $ 145,000 $ 100,000 41% Capital Outlays $ 8,389 $ - $ - $ - $ - 0% Greeters Territory Wide $ - $ 1,000,000 $ - $ - $ - 0% Total Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund $ 36,348,768 $ 39,000,000 $ 39,035,000 $ 39,000,000 $ 35,000 0% COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 6 PERSONNEL SERVICES The Department of Tourism submitted a personnel listing from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund with a recommended FY 2027 budget of $2,655,819. This recommendation represents an increase of $53,092, or 2% over the FY 2026 budgeted amount of $2,607,727. Appendix I provides a detailed personnel listing for the Department of Tourism. The table below presents a breakdown of the FY 2027 personnel recommendation by classification. Personnel Listing - All Positions Position Classification Fund Name Pos # FY 2027 Total Budget Pos # Unclassified Pos # Classified Adjustments TAR Fund 36 $ 2,655,819 36 $ 2,555,819 0 $ - $ 100,000 Total 36 $ 2,655,819 36 $ 2,555,819 0 $ - $ 100,000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES The table below provides a detailed listing of the Department of Tourism’s Other Services and Charges actual expenditures for FY 2025, revised budget for FY 2026 and proposed recommendation for FY 2027. Other Services & Charges FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Membership Dues $ 305,000 $ - $ - Contractual Employment - Local $ 240,405 $ - $ 1,000,000 Stipends $ 29,017 $ - $ - Debris Removal $ 200 $ - $ - Repairs And Maintenance $ 66,028 $ 100,000 $ 600,000 Automotive Repair & Maintenance $ 2,865 $ 595,000 $ - Rental- Land/Building $ 150,982 $ 103,000 $ 118,504 Rental - Machines/Equipment $ 636,687 $ 525,000 $ 525,000 Professional Services $ 8,646,853 $ 8,404,246 $ 19,716,190 Security Services $ 39,804 $ - $ - Training $ - $ 100,000 $ 125,000 Communication $ 143,624 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 Advertising And Promotion $ 19,979,393 $ 17,323,376 $ 8,123,198 Printing And Binding $ 379 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Transportation - Not Travel $ 225,568 $ 450,000 $ 450,000 Travel $ 145,463 $ 610,000 $ 610,000 Travel/Cash Advance $ 20,575 $ - $ - Purchase Bulk Airline $ 28,073 $ - $ - Insurance $ 6,695 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 Grants/Independent Government Agencies $ 3,500 $ - $ - Other Services NOC $ 2,617,603 $ 6,084,877 $ 3,150,579 Total Other Services & Charges $ 33,288,714 $ 34,530,499 $ 34,653,471 COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 7 LEASES / RENTALS The Department reported four active leases during the fiscal year. Landlord Annual Rent Gina Dyer - Cintron $ 80,000 V.I. Public Finance Authority $ 27,000 Prime Storage, St. Croix $ 4,196 Prime Storage, St. Thomas $ 7,308 Total $ 118,504 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & CONTRACTS Displayed below are the DOT’s FY 2027 Professional Services Contracts. Contractor Amount Oliver Exterminating $ 2,040 Development Counsellors International $ 2,100,000 Meeting the Needs of Our Community $ 107,000 La-Veda Consulting and Development $ 80,000 Wilson Janitorial Services $ 29,400 Millenium Phone and Cable $ 221,000 Public Strategy Group $ 225,000 Welcome Center-Cleaning Services $ 127,750 University of the Virgin Islands $ 250,000 Lisa Posey $ 104,000 Ann Theophille DBA Kubuli Ladi $ 20,000 Miles Partnership, LLP $ 16,450,000 TOTAL $ 19,716,190 VEHICLES The department manages a fleet of six vehicles territory wide. Year Make Model Condition Office Plate No. 2015 Chevrolet Equinox Poor STT/J TD-4 2016 Chevrolet Trax Poor STT/J TD-2 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Poor STT/J TD-6 2022 Chevrolet Traverse Good STT/J TD-1 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Good STX TD-7 2022 Chevrolet Traverse Poor STX TD-3 FEDERAL GRANTS ANALYSIS The Department does not receive any Federal Funds. COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 8 OUTSTANDING VENDOR PAYMENTS DOT has a total of $1,562,497 in outstanding vendor payments. Currently, $1,267,288 worth of payments are approved in the system, leaving $295,209 in one of the following categories: held, pending approval, rejected or voided. Appendix II shows a detailed listing. SPONSORSHIPS The Department has submitted $1,927,273 in sponsorship expenditures to various organizations and initiatives. VENDOR NAME/ITEM DESC AMOUNT A TASTE OF ST.CROIX, INC $ 50,000 AGRICULTURE & FOOD FAIR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS $ 25,000 ALEXANDRA SWAYNE GOLF LTD $ 50,000 ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC.- MU GAMMA OMEGA $ 5,000 ANDREW HAIRSTON $ 3,000 BASKETBALL TRAVELERS, INC $ 800,000 COMMITTEE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF CARENAGE $ 10,000 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF VIRGIN ISLANDS, INC. $ 5,000 CREATIVE MINDS, LLC. $ 7,500 CREF3 USVI HOTEL OWNER, INC. $ 110,000 CW COMPANY LLC $ 9,900 KING OF THE WING LLC $ 50,000 LOVANGO ISLAND HOLDING, LLP $ 25,000 MCINTOSH, GLESTON $ 3,000 MFK VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC $ 9,500 OUR TOWN FREDERIKSTED, INC. $ 25,000 ROCK CITY ENTERTAINMENT INC. $ 125,000 ST. CROIX FARMERS IN ACTION INC $ 5,000 ST. THOMAS YACHT CLUB $ 130,000 STAR TIME PROMOTION $ 9,500 TEN SLEEPLESS KNIGHTS $ 10,000 THEMA NUOVI MONDI SRI $ 10,000 TOP SHOTTAZ ENTERTAINMENT $ 20,000 TURNBULL, MAKEDA $ 9,500 TYSON, NYKOLE $ 7,497 UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS $ 5,000 VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY, INC. $ 7,500 VIRGIN ISLANDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC. $ 5,000 WATLEY, JAMES $ 5,000 WE GROW FOOD, INC. $ 10,000 YOUNG ENTREPRENEURZ ORGANIZATION $ 225,000 AKAI HENNEMAN $ 9,500 CARIBBEAN DRAG RACING $ 29,000 LA REINE CHICKEN SHACK $ 6,000 MYRON G DANIELSON $ 2,000 QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY $ 3,500 ST. CROIX CHRISTMAS BOAT $ 9,500 ST. JOHN LANDSHARKS $ 20,000 STRICTLY LOCALS PRODUCTION $ 3,000 TAMARAND REEF RESORT $ 12,220 THE PALMS OF ST. CROIX $ 40,656 USVI HOTEL & TOURISM ASSOCIATION $ 10,000 VIRGIN ISLANDS/PUERTO RICO FRIENDSHIP DAY $ 10,000 TOTAL $ 1,927,273 COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 9 HOTEL ROOM TAX REPORT According to the Internal Revenue Bureau website, the following amounts were reported as collected from the hotel room tax: FY 2025 actual collections of $35,384,649.18 and FY 2026 collections as of June 30, 2026, of $33,542,279.06. Average monthly collections for FY 2025 were $2,948,720.77, and average monthly collections for FY 2026 through June 30, 2026, are $3,726,919.90. A year-to-date difference between FY25 and FY26 totals $16,879,416.45, which amounts to an increase of 101%. TOURISM ADVERTISING REVOLVING FUND BALANCE The fund requires a comprehensive reconciliation before its reported fund balance can be relied upon. Until the reconciliation is completed and the balances are adequately supported, the reported fund balance cannot be accepted as accurate or considered a reliable representation of the fund's financial position. The Department of Finance has reported a budgeted balance of $122,812,111.93 before deductions for requisitions ($4,107,887.27), payments in process of ($324,738.11), encumbrances ($2,423,217.97), and a budgeted balance-unobligated budget of ($11,358,506.14). This leaves an available balance of $104,597,762.44 as of July 16, 2026. TOURISM ESCROW AND IMPREST FUND BALANCE The Department reported that the bank closed the existing escrow accounts and that new accounts were subsequently established. However, the documentation submitted to the Post Audit Division reflected the old escrow accounts with expenditures recorded to reduce the balances to zero, rather than carrying the remaining balances forward to the newly established escrow accounts. Consequently, the new escrow accounts did not reflect beginning balances that would demonstrate the transfer of funds from the closed accounts. This lack of continuity obscures the audit trail and makes it difficult to verify that the funds were properly transferred and accounted for between the old and new accounts. The Department did not submit new account numbers for the two (2) imprest accounts because those accounts were also closed. According to the Department, the remaining funds were consolidated into a single imprest account. COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 10 OLD ACCOUNT BALANCES Beginning Balance Deposits Expenses Ending Balance Account $ 154,397 $ 100,065 $ 254,462 $ - STT-Escrow $ 11,998 $ 75,436 $ 87,435 $ - STX - Escrow $ 3,333 $ - $ 3,333 $ - STJ - Escrow $ - Total Escrow $ 1,294 $ - $ 1,294 $ - STT- Imprest $ 2,168 $ - $ 2,168 $ - STX - Imprest $ - Total Imprest NEW ACCOUNT BALANCES Beginning Balance Deposits Expenses Ending Balance Account $ - $ 255,627 $ 49,000 $ 206,627 STT- Escrow (DOF Revolving Fund) $ - $ 89,610 $ 60,581 $ 29,029 STX – Escrow (DOF Revolving Fund) $ - $ 8,894 $ - $ 8,894 STJ – Escrow (DOF Revolving Fund) $ 244,549 Total Escrow Old Escrow Old Imprest Total Funds New Account Opening Amount per Bank Statement Difference $ 254,462 $ 1,294 $ 255,756 $ 255,627 $ 129 $ 87,435 $ 2,168 $ 89,603 $ 89,610 $ 8 $ 3,333 $ - $ 3,333 $ 3,333 $ - $ 345,230 $ 3,462 $ 348,691 $ 348,570 $ 121 SUMMARY The following is being recommended for the Department of Tourism’s for Fiscal Year 2027, $ 39,000,000 General Fund FY 2027 Operational / Non-Operational Recommended Budget $ 39,000,000 FY 2027 Total Appropriated Funds Theodora Philip, DBA Post Auditor COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 11 APPENDIX I LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POST AUDIT DIVISION COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE BUDGET HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2027 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM PERSONNEL LISTING POSITION TITLE SALARY STATUS 920 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM 9200 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER 92000 ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT UNCLASSIFIED ACCOUNTANT II $ 59,512 FILLED ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST $ 60,000 FILLED ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER $ 90,000 FILLED ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER MARKETING $ 106,000 FILLED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FESTIVALS $ 77,500 FILLED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FESTIVALS $ 80,000 FILLED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FESTIVALS $ 75,000 FILLED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER $ 105,000 FILLED COMMISSIONER $ 135,000 FILLED COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST $ 60,000 FILLED CULTURAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR $ 60,000 FILLED CUSTOMER CARE COORDINATOR $ 40,000 FILLED DEPUTY COMMISSIONER $ 87,500 FILLED DEPUTY COMMISSIONER $ 87,500 FILLED DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES/PAYROLL/LABOR RELATIONS $ 92,000 FILLED DIRECTOR DIVISION OF FESTIVALS $ 91,000 FILLED DIRECTOR OF SALES $ 85,000 FILLED DIRECTOR OFFICE OPERATIONS $ 63,000 FILLED DIRECTOR VISITOR EXPERIENCE $ 70,000 FILLED DIRECTOR VISITOR EXPERIENCE $ 70,000 FILLED EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST $ 55,000 FILLED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT $ 53,000 FILLED FINANCIAL DATA ANALYST $ 65,000 FILLED FINANCIAL OFFICER $ 85,000 FILLED HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR $ 61,313 FILLED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN $ 44,000 FILLED MARKETING COORDINATOR $ 60,500 FILLED MARKETING SPECIALIST $ 67,000 FILLED OFFICE ASSISTANT $ 40,000 FILLED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER $ 80,000 FILLED SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER $ 48,155 FILLED SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER $ 72,839 FILLED SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST $ 50,000 FILLED COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 12 POSITION TITLE SALARY STATUS SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST $ 50,000 FILLED SPECIAL ASSISTANT $ 75,000 FILLED VISITOR EVENT COORDINATOR $ 55,000 FILLED SUB-TOTAL $ 2,555,819 36 ADJUSTMENT FEES & COMPENSATION NOC $ 100,000 SUB-TOTAL $ 100,000 92000 FUND 6068 TOTAL $ 2,655,819 36 920 DEPARTMENT $ 2,655,819 36 FUND 6068 UNCLASSIFIED FILLED $ 2,555,819 36 UNCLASSIFIED VACANT $ - 0 CLASSIFIED FILLED $ - 0 CLASSIFIED VACANT $ - 0 ADJUSTMENTS $ 100,000 SUB-TOTAL $ 2,655,819 36 Employee is on two (2) personnel listings. COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 13 APPENDIX II LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POST AUDIT DIVISION COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE BUDGET HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2027 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM OUTSTANDING VENDOR PAYMENTS LISTING Received Date Entry Date Vendor Name Invoice Date Invoice Description Invoice Status Gross Amount 05/13/2026 05/20/2026 Abramson, Wade D. 12/01/2025 Sound System Approved $ 200,000 05/13/2026 05/20/2026 All In One Rental, LLC 10/13/2025 Sound System Approved $ 9,650 05/25/2026 06/04/2026 Caribbean Posh LLC 05/19/2026 Sponsorship - 10th Caribbean Posh Icon Awards Approved $ 8,000 05/14/2026 05/21/2026 Caribbean Screen Printing 12/17/2025 Promotional Items Approved $ 26,863 06/22/2026 06/22/2026 Charlene Fahie 06/11/2026 Reimbursement - United States Postal Service Approved $ 27 04/06/2026 04/15/2026 Chi-Co's Distributing, Inc 04/02/2026 Lebleu Approved $ 144 06/24/2026 06/24/2026 Community Foundation of V.I. 06/24/2026 Sponsorship Of Book Festival Aug 22, 2026 Approved $ 9,800 05/14/2026 05/21/2026 Cruz'in Luxury Transport Suv Rental & Service, LLC 01/05/2026 Transportation Approved $ 39,850 04/08/2026 04/28/2026 Cultured Enterprises, LLC 02/14/2026 Fragrances Approved $ 500 05/05/2026 06/02/2026 Freedom Mobility LLC 04/26/2026 Truck Rental Approved $ 6,795 02/24/2026 06/05/2026 Gottlieb's Quickway Service Center, Inc. 02/12/2026 Diesel Approved $ 2,113 05/05/2026 05/05/2026 Hale, Karl 03/19/2026 Sponsorship - May 2026 USVI Tennis Cups 1 & 2 Approved $ 50,000 04/09/2026 04/14/2026 Jacobs, Xanthia 04/04/2026 Food Approved $ 473 05/27/2026 05/27/2026 Janette Millin Young 05/22/2026 Sponsorship - 2026 Women of Resilience Conference Approved $ 10,000 06/16/2026 06/17/2026 Kafi C. Armstrong 05/19/2026 Reimbursement - Karma Beach Lounge Approved $ 324 02/06/2026 03/17/2026 King Of The Wing LLC 01/29/2026 2026 King of The Wing Festival Approved $ 50,000 12/04/2025 12/10/2025 Knight, Reginald 10/30/2025 Entertainment Approved $ 900 05/13/2026 05/20/2026 Marco Marine, LLC 01/01/2026 Cargo Ocean Freight Approved $ 8,375 05/14/2026 05/27/2026 Marco St. Croix, Inc. 11/13/2025 AC Portable Toilets Approved $ 58,800 01/29/2026 03/13/2026 Metro Caribbean LLC 01/14/2026 Advertisement Approved $ 2,000 05/22/2026 05/22/2026 Miles Partnership, LLLP 01/30/2026 Advertising Approved $ 653,913 04/13/2026 04/14/2026 MSI Building Supplies, Inc. 04/10/2026 Supplies Approved $ 78 06/24/2026 06/24/2026 Oliver Exterminating Of 06/02/2026 General Pest Control Approved $ 170 05/08/2026 05/08/2026 Oliver Exterminating Of St. Thomas, Inc 05/05/2026 General Pest Control Approved $ 170 06/15/2026 06/16/2026 One Communications 03/08/2026 Communication Payment For 3/8/2026 Approved $ 6,524 06/15/2026 06/17/2026 One Communications 04/08/2026 Communication Payment For 4/8/2026 Approved $ 7,962 06/15/2026 06/17/2026 One Communications 05/08/2026 Communication Payment For 5/8/2026 Approved $ 6,521 06/11/2026 06/11/2026 One Communications 06/08/2026 Communication Payment For 6/8/2026 Approved $ 1,069 04/23/2026 04/23/2026 Property & Procurement 04/22/2026 Printing Approved $ 4,185 02/12/2026 02/23/2026 Reynold Charles 10/10/2025 Entertainment Approved $ 9,500 05/13/2026 05/21/2026 Reynold Charles 10/10/2025 Sound System Approved $ 9,500 05/13/2026 05/21/2026 Reynold Charles 12/10/2025 Sound System Approved $ 800 05/13/2026 05/21/2026 Reynold Charles 10/10/2025 Sound System Approved $ 8,000 06/24/2026 06/24/2026 Smartnet, LLC 06/07/2026 Internet Access Payment - STX, Norre Gade & DOT Approved $ 996 04/14/2026 04/27/2026 Spenceley Office Equipment, Inc. 03/13/2026 Posters Approved $ 198 04/23/2026 04/23/2026 The Home Depot 03/30/2026 Supplies Approved $ 3,889 06/24/2026 06/24/2026 Theophille, Ann 06/01/2026 Cleaning - DOT Welcome Center & Public Restrooms Approved $ 5,250 05/15/2026 05/18/2026 Theophille, Ann 05/08/2026 Cleaning of Public Restrooms - May 1 -2, 2026 Approved $ 2,000 06/10/2026 06/10/2026 Uce Productions, LLC 03/20/2026 Sponsorship - Vi Actors Airfare Approved $ 3,000 03/17/2026 03/17/2026 University of the Virgin Islands 03/05/2026 2026 Sponsorship Package Approved $ 5,000 06/04/2026 06/04/2026 UVI Research and Technology Park 06/04/2026 Sponsorship - 2026 Cif Business Summit Approved $ 2,500 05/13/2026 05/19/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 05/13/2026 Electricity Payment For 5/13/2026 Approved $ 1,763 05/19/2026 05/19/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 05/19/2026 Electricity Payment For 5/19/2026 Approved $ 101 05/05/2026 05/06/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 05/04/2026 Electricity Payment For 5/4/2026 Approved $ 3,879 05/05/2026 05/06/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 05/05/2026 Electricity Payment For 5/5/2026 Approved $ 223 06/08/2026 06/08/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 06/03/2026 Electricity Payment For 6/3/2026 Approved $ 10,370 05/07/2026 05/08/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 05/07/2026 Water Payment For 5/7/2026 Approved $ 548 06/08/2026 06/08/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 06/08/2026 Water Payment For 6/8/2026 Approved $ 616 05/14/2026 05/21/2026 Vigilant Investigation Services, LLC 10/24/2024 Security Service Approved $ 33,950 03/27/2026 04/07/2026 Aloyo, Carlos DBA L&C Tent Rentals 03/01/2026 10x10 Frame Tent Held $ 2,075 03/27/2026 04/15/2026 Aloyo, Carlos DBA L&C Tent Rentals 03/21/2026 20x40 Tent Held $ 1,950 04/13/2026 04/21/2026 Aloyo, Carlos DBA L&C Tent Rentals 03/19/2026 Tents Held $ 1,700 04/06/2026 04/15/2026 Chi-Co's Distributing, Inc 04/02/2026 Lebleu Held $ 544 05/11/2026 06/24/2026 Doug Walters, Sr. 07/11/2025 Transportation Held $ 45,600 02/24/2026 02/26/2026 Robert A. Vicars 02/03/2026 Catering - Carnival Queen Tea Party Presentation Held $ 2,000 03/12/2026 05/06/2026 Tasida H. Kelch 03/11/2026 Food Held $ 700 11/17/2025 01/28/2026 The Palms of St. Croix, LLC 11/14/2025 Sponsorship-Yes Business Plan Challenge '2025 Held $ 22,656 COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 14 Received Date Entry Date Vendor Name Invoice Date Invoice Description Invoice Status Gross Amount 11/14/2025 01/28/2026 The Palms of St. Croix, LLC 10/20/2025 Sponsorship-Yes Business Plan Challenge '2025 Held $ 18,060 02/12/2026 02/23/2026 Tropical Attraction Entertainment Group, Inc. 02/09/2026 South West Inaugural Flight Held $ 1,965 05/05/2026 05/05/2026 VI Cleaning Service Enterprise, LLC 05/02/2026 Janitorial Services - April 2026 Held $ 1,520 06/26/2026 07/06/2026 Alexandra Swayne Golf Ltd 06/19/2026 As-Caddy Sponsorship-Tennis Tour-July 19 2026 Pending Approval $ 30,000 07/06/2026 07/06/2026 Christian, Reuben 06/15/2026 Greeter's Pay Period - June 15 -28, 2026 Pending Approval $ 588 07/09/2026 07/09/2026 Cruise Lines International Association, Inc. 12/02/2025 Membership Dues - 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026 Pending Approval $ 25,000 08/01/2026 07/09/2026 Florida Caribbean Cruise Association, Inc. 08/01/2026 FCCA Platinum Membership Dues 8/1/2026 - 8/1/2027 Pending Approval $ 15,000 05/28/2026 05/28/2026 George, Me'kiea 05/11/2026 Greeter's Pay Period - May 11 - 24, 2026 Pending Approval $ 1,176 03/27/2026 07/09/2026 Joseph Rudy Laplace 03/06/2026 Photography And Video Pending Approval $ 1,800 07/06/2026 07/06/2026 Jurgen, Lucinda 06/15/2026 Greeter's Pay Period - June 15 - 28, 2026 Pending Approval $ 896 07/06/2026 07/06/2026 Nicholas, Deana Nicole 06/15/2026 Greeter's Pay Period - June 15 - 28, 2026 Pending Approval $ 539 07/06/2026 07/06/2026 Prentice, Shanique 06/15/2026 Greeter's Pay Period - June 15 - 28, 2026 Pending Approval $ 519 07/06/2026 07/06/2026 Rosario, Edwin 06/15/2026 Greeter's Pay Period - June 15 - 28, 2026 Pending Approval $ 714 07/06/2026 07/06/2026 Sackey, Rosalia R. 06/15/2026 Greeter's Pay Period - June 15 -28, 2026 Pending Approval $ 889 05/13/2026 06/24/2026 Starlight Promotions, LLC 01/10/2025 Furniture Rental & Flooring Pending Approval $ 11,176 05/13/2026 06/24/2026 Starlight Promotions, LLC 01/11/2023 Furniture Rental & Flooring Pending Approval $ 1,876 05/13/2026 06/24/2026 Starlight Promotions, LLC 06/11/2023 Furniture Rental & Flooring Pending Approval $ 5,590 06/24/2026 06/24/2026 Theophille, Ann 06/01/2026 Cleaning - Dot Main Office Pending Approval $ 1,430 06/29/2026 06/30/2026 University of the Virgin Islands 06/25/2026 Taxi & Tour Operator, Cohort 2 Pending Approval $ 76,562 06/30/2026 06/30/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 05/05/2026 Electricity Payment for May 5, 2026 Pending Approval $ 790 06/30/2026 06/30/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 04/22/2026 Water Payment for 4/22/2026 Pending Approval $ 486 06/30/2026 06/30/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 05/26/2026 Water Payment for 5/26/2026 Pending Approval $ 35 06/30/2026 06/30/2026 VI Water & Power Authority 04/21/2026 Water Payment for April 21, 2026 Pending Approval $ 98 02/09/2026 02/17/2026 Boschulte, Joseph B. 03/12/2025 Reimbursement For Travel 2-23 To 3-11 Rejected $ 1,566 06/24/2026 06/24/2026 Croix Kitchen LLC 05/18/2026 Catering Rejected $ 3,000 05/28/2026 05/28/2026 Webbe, Monica 05/11/2026 Greeter's Pay Period - May 11 - 24, 2026 Rejected $ 322 07/11/2025 12/03/2025 Alliance Point Charters 06/01/2025 Transportation Svcs.-Stj Celebration-Artists '2025 Voided $ 10,400 02/06/2026 02/06/2026 Matarangas-King, Jennifer M. 01/16/2026 Travel Advance - Cto Spring Meeting Voided $ 5,988 GRAND TOTAL $1,562,498 COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE 36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 15 COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE - POST AUDIT DIVISION - P.O. 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