Guam - Department of Corrections Director Jose San Agustin is reviewing an audit released last night by the Guam Office of Public Accountability. The report exposes what auditors call DOC’s “weak accounting infrastructure”. Specifically DOC does not track their transactions or maintain a database relative to incarceration- specific costs, such as expenses for meals, medical and dental care, clothing and rehabilitative services. Some of the findings included DOC’s most recent cost per prison of $119 dollars for FY2011 was not accurately calculated and could not be accurately verified and appeared to be overstated. Another finding: federal reimbursement rates have not been updated in over a decade. Bottom-line auditors noted that without compiling or analyzing prisoner expenses to identify major cost drivers, DOC management is not able to monitor expected results, keep operating costs in line, and justify the increase in federal reimbursement rates. Keeping track of this information according to auditors is also essential in alerting management of waste and inefficiencies of resources and services provided to prisoners.
Four men face drug charges after one of them was spotted inside a local game room wearing a gas mask. It definitely raised some eyebrows and resulted in a call to police. Allen James Roberto, Brandon Rufus Chandler, and Daniel Suk Degracia are charged witMore >>
Four men face drug charges after one of them was spotted inside a local game room wearing a gas mask. It definitely raised some eyebrows and resulted in a call to police. Allen James Roberto, Brandon Rufus Chandler, and Daniel Suk Degracia are charged witMore >>
Nearly $750 million in funding for Guam's military buildup may be in jeopardy. In an announcement on his social media page Wednesday, Congressman Michael San Nicolas said President Trump's emergency declaration, which is aimed at building a southern bordeMore >>
Nearly $750 million in funding for Guam's military buildup may be in jeopardy. In an announcement on his social media page Wednesday, Congressman Michael San Nicolas said President Trump's emergency declaration, which is aimed at building a southern bordeMore >>
Local Health Insurance company TakeCare is urging lawmakers not to pass a bill that provides Government of Guam workers with coverage at both local hospitals. The company said the government simply cannot afford it. The measure by Speaker Tina Muna BarnesMore >>
Local Health Insurance company TakeCare is urging lawmakers not to pass a bill that provides Government of Guam workers with coverage at both local hospitals. The company said the government simply cannot afford it. The measure by Speaker Tina Muna BarnesMore >>
Two senators, two bills—one issue. Sens. Louise Muna and Sabina Perez have introduced a pair of bills that they say will stiffen penalties for pet murderers. The bills come after a February 11 court ruling dismissed felony charges against Yigo residMore >>
Two senators, two bills—one issue. Sens. Louise Muna and Sabina Perez have introduced a pair of bills that they say will stiffen penalties for pet murderers. The bills come after a February 11 court ruling dismissed felony charges against Yigo residMore >>
Could the fix need a fix? A former senior staffer for two Guam Delegates said Congressman Mike San Nicolas took the slow road to fix war claims legislation - and apparently, there's a faster way to get war survivors paid. A fix to fix the fix could be inMore >>
Could the fix need a fix? A former senior staffer for two Guam Delegates said Congressman Mike San Nicolas took the slow road to fix war claims legislation - and apparently, there's a faster way to get war survivors paid. A fix to fix the fix could be in More >>
Acting Chief of Police Steve Ignacio admits his agency may have erred in denying a Freedom of Information Request sent by attorney Tom Fisher. As we reported the local attorney, who represents former Lt. Gov. Ray Tenorio in last year's alleged gun grabbinMore >>
Acting Chief of Police Steve Ignacio admits his agency may have erred in denying a Freedom of Information Request sent by attorney Tom Fisher. As we reported the local attorney, who represents former Lt. Gov. Ray Tenorio in last year's alleged gun grabbinMore >>
Strong support was on display today at the Guam Congress Building for the women selected to lead two GovGuam agencies. Chelsa Muna-Brecht, appointed to serve as Department of Agriculture director, testified before senators, detailing her plans for the ageMore >>
Strong support was on display today at the Guam Congress Building for the women selected to lead two GovGuam agencies. Chelsa Muna-Brecht, appointed to serve as Department of Agriculture director, testified before senators, detailing her plans for the ageMore >>
Only for the month of March, the Department of Revenue and Taxation will extend its hours of operations for the Driver's License Branch in Barrigada. The addition of Saturdays in March will be added to meet the high demand for the Real ID. On Saturdays, tMore >>
Only for the month of March, the Department of Revenue and Taxation will extend its hours of operations for the Driver's License Branch in Barrigada. The addition of Saturdays in March will be added to meet the high demand for the Real ID. On Saturdays, tMore >>
Just last week, the Department of Public Health and Social Services warned of a measles outbreak in Washington state. While they continue to monitor the situation due to many traveling to and from the region, Public Health also has an eye on a deadly outbMore >>
Just last week, the Department of Public Health and Social Services warned of a measles outbreak in Washington state. While they continue to monitor the situation due to many traveling to and from the region, Public Health also has an eye on a deadly outbMore >>
Family and friends said their final goodbyes to the 19-year-old who died in a serious crash in Ordot earlier this month. Services were held at the St. Jude Catholic Church in Sinajana today for Deon Cruz. He died a couple of days after the two-car crash oMore >>
Family and friends said their final goodbyes to the 19-year-old who died in a serious crash in Ordot earlier this month. Services were held at the St. Jude Catholic Church in Sinajana today for Deon Cruz. He died a couple of days after the two-car crash oMore >>
