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Late payments for some Public Officers

-Ministry of Finance & HR Department says delays due to new accounting system
The Central Administration Complex of the Virgin Islands Government. Photo: VINO/File
At the Sixth Sitting of First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) on July 31, 2019, Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had revealed that the Ministry of Finance was unable to account for the territory’s uncollected revenues brought forward from previous years as a result of an error with the accounting software at his Ministry. Photo: VINO/File
At the Sixth Sitting of First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) on July 31, 2019, Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had revealed that the Ministry of Finance was unable to account for the territory’s uncollected revenues brought forward from previous years as a result of an error with the accounting software at his Ministry. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Some Public Servants in the Virgin Islands (VI) have not been paid at the end of September 2019, as a result of upgrades to the enterprise and accounting software being utilised by the government.

A joint statement released today September 30, 2019, from both the Ministry of Finance and Department of Human Resources said, "In a circular dated 11th September, 2019, we would have communicated to public officers that we were making the transition from the old system that was in place for 25 years."

They said the upgrades are to facilitate a more efficient and modern accounting system for the Government of the Virgin Islands, and as such, an upgrade of the 'JD Edwards Enterprise One' has finally been completed.

"We wish to advise you that at the end of September, salary payments for some public officers will be made on 1st October rather than 30th September for this transitional period only. The normal payroll cycle will resume from 15th October," the release noted. 

Delayed Payments 

The departments said the delay with payments is not a financial issue, but rather due to technical modifications to the system that was required.

"It was compulsory to update the system because the current JD Edward version used was outdated and deemed obsolete. The Government wanted to take every effort to upgrade the system to the newer version to prevent system failure due to the outdated software," they said.

While the delay is expected to be an inconvenience to Public Officers, this is not the first time for the year that the government has grappled with accounting software issues. 

At the Sixth Sitting of First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) on July 31, 2019, Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had revealed that the Ministry of Finance was unable to account for the territory’s uncollected revenues brought forward from previous years as a result of an error with the then accounting software at his Ministry. 

 

13 Responses to “Late payments for some Public Officers ”

  • GG (30/09/2019, 19:16) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    It's only one day, but these type of issues should never happen
  • Increments (30/09/2019, 19:19) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Still waiting for my increment payments, I hope this gives us it tomorrow.
    • All gone (30/09/2019, 22:24) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
      @incerments The same day NDP signed off on the paving of the roads, resigning our beaches over to individuals was the same day they took your increment. Go look for them and ask for your money!
  • No News (30/09/2019, 19:22) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is not news. Can't make everything News. This matter was well explained and understable....
    • watchman (30/09/2019, 20:42) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
      My rent was actually due today and when I explained it to my landlady she refused to believe... some of us actually have expenses.
  • insider (30/09/2019, 20:04) Like (3) Dislike (15) Reply
    Somebody trying to make the vip look bad
    • Conspiracy (30/09/2019, 20:50) Like (6) Dislike (13) Reply
      It have plenty NDP's still running around in these offices mehson... I wouldn't put it past them.
      • You Think? (01/10/2019, 10:22) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
        Really do you honestly believe NDP sabotage payments? this is the kind of thinking that is keeping this country back.
        • mischief (01/10/2019, 11:54) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
          You Virgin Islanders are always up to some mischief, this was explained in detail... why all the conspiracy? You people are despicable and need to get a life.
  • admin complex (30/09/2019, 20:56) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    Should be longer, atleast a week. Most of them badly do anything and always online writing a bunch of idiotic blogs and on Facebook and whats apping.
  • Really? (01/10/2019, 11:08) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why is this even news?
  • Poor Woman (01/10/2019, 17:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dear Admin: It is pay day and the new system is generating errors. My co-worker received $150 in her salary. I received no salary and everybody I spoke to said something was wrong with their salaries. HR was contacted and we were told that there is nothing that they can do until next pay period. Well Admin, the 10 days grace period to pay the mortgage will be up by then. I am only a poor person working for the government.


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