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May 22, 1954
The Home Journal
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
US Navy report estimates over $600,000 needed for maintenance of facilities transferred to local municipality. Authority challenges the figure, claiming many items were already worthless. Governor Alexander requests separate report from Superintendent of Public Works and audit of Authority's accounts by Commissioner of Finance.
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Navy Declares Properties Here Need $600,000 in Maintenance
A report by U. S. Navy inspectors stating that facilities turned over to the municipality require maintenance exceeding $600,000 has recently been submitted to local officials.
This estimate has been challenged by Authority officers, who point out that many of the items listed in the report were virtually written off as worthless before the Navy departed.
Governor Alexander, who met with the Authority on Wednesday, discussed this matter and it was agreed that the Superintendent of Public Works would prepare a separate report on the subject.
The Governor also requested that in accordance with law the Commissioner of Finance make an audit of the Authority's accounts and report to the Governor and Council, and publish a financial statement and consolidated balance sheet.
A report by U. S. Navy inspectors stating that facilities turned over to the municipality require maintenance exceeding $600,000 has recently been submitted to local officials.
This estimate has been challenged by Authority officers, who point out that many of the items listed in the report were virtually written off as worthless before the Navy departed.
Governor Alexander, who met with the Authority on Wednesday, discussed this matter and it was agreed that the Superintendent of Public Works would prepare a separate report on the subject.
The Governor also requested that in accordance with law the Commissioner of Finance make an audit of the Authority's accounts and report to the Governor and Council, and publish a financial statement and consolidated balance sheet.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Navy Maintenance
Financial Dispute
Authority Challenge
Governor Request
Financial Audit
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Alexander
Authority Officers
Superintendent Of Public Works
Commissioner Of Finance
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Alexander
Authority Officers
Superintendent Of Public Works
Commissioner Of Finance
Event Date
Recently; Wednesday
Story Details
Navy submits report estimating $600,000 maintenance for transferred facilities; Authority challenges estimate; Governor meets Authority, agrees on separate report, and requests audit of accounts.