AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCOFA Oversight Wobble: A new U.S. government report says Compact of Free Association funding is breaking down in practice—payments have been late since 2019, and FSM, RMI, and Palau have also been late submitting required single audit reports, with some still outstanding, while officials cite delayed disbursements, rising construction costs, and labor shortages. Territory Budget Tightening: Governor Pulaaliʻi Nikolao Pula says FY2026 Q2 revenues are about 13.2% below projections and orders tighter spending—temporary hiring limits and postponing non-essential travel unless it’s tied to revenue, public safety, healthcare, or other essentials. Job Market: USPS is holding a May 14 job fair (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) at the Quincy Post Office for full-time Automotive Technicians, starting at $32.13/hour with federal benefits. Regional Health Alert: Guam EPA issued a pollution advisory for five beaches after May 7 sampling. Inflation Watch: American Samoa’s inflation rose 1.0% for a second straight month, with airfares driving costs up. El Yunque Fees Protest: Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner is challenging proposed new El Yunque entrance fees. Hit-and-Run Probe: Samoa’s PM says New Zealand police are only advising while a new local independent team re-examines the Tu’uau Maletino case.
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