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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

22-19 RE: PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION NO.

21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 The Honorable Wesley W. Simina Speaker, Twenty-Second Congress Federated States of Micronesia Second Regular Session, 2021 Dear Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations, to which was jointly referred Presidential Communication No.
21-533 transmitting the National Government’s proposed FY 2022 budget, begs leave to report as follows: Presidential Communication No.

21-533 was transmitted to Congress with the National Government Fiscal Year 2022 Recommended Budget (“Budget Book”).

Pursuant to rule 7, section 4(b), of the Official Rules of Procedure of the Twenty-Second Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, your Committee has limited its review to those portions of the budget under its jurisdiction.

These are: I.
These are: I.

Department of Justice A.

Office of the Secretary B.

Division of Litigation C. Division of Anti-Human Trafficking Services D. Division of Law E. Registrar of Corporations Unit F. Division of Immigration and Passport Services G. Division of Labor H. Division of Investigation and Protective Services I.

Division of Border Control and Maritime Surveillance Office of the Public Defender II.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 III.

National Judiciary IV.

National Postal Services V. National Election Commissioner VI.

Grants, Subsidies & Contributions A.

Department of Justice 1.

State Joint Law Enforcement 2.

Police Academy 3.

Fuel Subsidy 4.

Ammunitions 5.

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) 6.

Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBT) 7.

Interpol 8.
Interpol 8.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WPO) B.

Other Grants, Subsidies & Contributions 1.

State Judiciaries 2.

National Law Day 3.

Micronesian Legal Services Corporation VII.

Capital and Human Resource Development A.

Department of Justice 1.

Anti-Human Trafficking Enforcement, Campaign and Investigation 2.

Victim Shelter and Services 3.

Patrol Boat Maintenance 4.

DOJ Satellite Phone 5.

HT Annual Conference 6.

Anti-Trafficking Shelters 7.

Law Reform Initiative B.


National Election Commission Office 1.

Voter ID and New Voter Registration This report, and all previous and subsequent reports by this Committee, should be treated as policy for this Nation, as defined by Congress.

It is the intent of your Committee that any commentary found in this report should be treated as guidance for the relevant departments, agencies, and offices.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Your Committee held a public hearing on the FY 2022 budget on September 2, 2021.

Present at the hearing were representatives from the Department of Justice, the Office of the Public Defender, the National Judiciary, the National Postal Services, the National Election Commission Office, the Office of Personnel, and the Office of the President.
Your Committee deliberated on the findings and all information gathered, and held a final mark-up session on September 6, 2021.

This Standing Committee Report reflects the recommendations of your Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations regarding the proposed FY 2022 budget under its jurisdiction.

Throughout this report, the amount in columns titled “FY21 Amended Appropriation” refer to the amounts appropriated in Fiscal Year 2021 through June 2021 (as of Public Law No.

22-01).
22-01).

The amounts in columns titled “FY22 Executive Recommendation” refers to the recommendations provided by EBRC in Presidential Communication No.

21-533.

Your Committee notes that the 21st Congress passed an amendment regarding the professional premium, and a salary increase that took effect on July 1, 2021, and the personnel line items in all departments will subsequently see an increase from FY 2021 to FY 2022.
Your Committee further notes that in FY 2021 all travel was decreased by 70% to reflect the limited travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic; for FY 2022 the Executive recommends increasing travel by 60% from FY 2021 appropriations.

In this report, your Committee recommends maintaining FY 2022 travel funding at FY 2021 levels; your Committee supports only limited domestic travel, and stresses that unnecessary travel should be avoided in recognition and awareness of the health concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: TOTAL OPERATIONS Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 3,397,043 112,440 611,962 513,643 119,696 4,754,784 200 FY21 Amended Appropriation 3,754,174 127,440 611,962 513,643 119,696 5,126,915 214 FY22 Executive Recommendation 4,072,911 210,587 1,070,920 841,128 118,000 6,313,546 219 FY22 Committee Recommendation 4,015,412 112,440 750,920 818,142 113,000 5,809,914 218 The above table reflects the total operations budget of the Department of Justice; each division is addressed in detail below.
A.
Administration – Office of the Secretary Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 147,853 9,513 256,000 20,340 10,000 443,706 6 FY21 Amended Appropriation 196,268 9,513 256,000 20,340 10,000 492,121 FY22 Executive Recommendation 167,778 22,197 226,000 20,340 -0- 436,315 6 FY22 Committee Recommendation 167,778 9,513 256,000 20,340 -0- 453,631 6 Contract: Your Committee recommends funding this line item at the same level as FY 2021, to reflect the total cost of the contract of the FSM legal attaché in New York at $180,000, which includes salary, housing, travel, and insurance expenses.
Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for Administration – Office of the Secretary is $453,631.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 B.
Division of Litigation Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 403,234 24,457 9,500 9,000 5,000 451,191 11 FY21 Amended Appropriation 423,574 24,457 9,500 9,000 5,000 471,531 FY22 Executive Recommendation 469,616 57,066 10,700 19,000 -0- 556,382 11 FY22 Committee Recommendation 469,616 24,457 10,700 14,000 -0- 518,773 11 Contract: Your Committee recommends funding the small increase requested for transcripts and witness expenses.
OCE: Your Committee notes the costs of office supplies, materials, and communication have increased, and recommends funding part of the requested increase under OCE.

Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the Division of Litigation is $518,773.
C. Division of Anti-Human Trafficking Services Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 50,696 5,700 -0- -0- -0- 56,396 5 FY21 Amended Appropriation 101,392 5,700 -0- -0- -0- 107,092 FY22 Executive Recommendation 106,201 5,700 100,000 25,000 3,000 239,901 5 FY22 Committee Recommendation 106,201 5,700 -0- 25,000 3,000 139,901 5 -5- STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Your Committee notes this was a newly created Division in FY 2021.

Contract: Your Committee does not recommend funding the requested amount of $100,000 for a Psychiatrist at this time; further, your Committee would prefer any such position be located in the Department of Health.

OCE: Your Committee notes this is a first-time request as a new Division, and recommends funding the requested amount.
Additionally, your Committee recommends these funds be available to pay any outstanding amounts and arrears from FY 2021.

Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the Division of Anti-Human Trafficking Services is $139,901.
D. Division of Law Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 304,847 26,855 5,000 7,500 5,000 349,202 6 FY21 Amended Appropriation 351,835 26,855 5,000 7,500 5,000 396,190 FY22 Executive Recommendation 409,334 62,633 265,000 7,500 10,000 754,497 7 FY22 Committee Recommendation 351,835 26,855 20,000 7,500 10,000 416,190 6 Personnel: Your Committee does not recommend funding the new Assistant Attorney General position requested by the Division.
Contract: Your Committee notes that the Division has requested $120,000 for an expert on the Law of the Sea and $120,000 for an expert on Aviation/Airspace Law.

A similar request was made in FY 2021, and your Committee again does not recommend funding these amounts, and notes that the Legal Attaché in New York provides assistance in these areas.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 requests in the future.

Your Committee recommends funding $20,000 under contract for website maintenance.

Fixed Assets: Your Committee notes and appreciates that the Department overall has requested less in fixed assets in FY 2022 than appropriated in FY 2021, and recommends the small increase requested under this Division for office furniture.
Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the Division of Law is $416,190.
E. Registrar of Corporations Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 76,238 5,879 15,000 9,720 6,800 113,637 4 FY21 Amended Appropriation 76,238 5,879 15,000 9,720 6,800 113,637 FY22 Executive Recommendation 79,706 13,717 15,000 9,720 -0- 118,143 4 FY22 Committee Recommendation 79,706 5,879 15,000 9,720 -0- 110,305 4 Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the Registrar of Corporation is $110,305.
F. Division of Immigration and Passport Services -7- STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 566,717 6,906 77,758 113,383 -0- 764,764 37 FY21 Amended Appropriation 566,717 6,906 77,758 113,383 -0- 764,764 FY22 Executive Recommendation 653,770 16,114 77,758 170,718 -0- 918,360 41 FY22 Committee Recommendation 653,770 6,906 77,758 151,582 -0- 890,016 41 Personnel: Your Committee recommends funding the four new positions requested under this Division.
Your Committee notes that there have been citizen concerns regarding the length of time required to review and process passport applications; your Committee expects to see improvement in these services with the addition of four new FSMIP Officers.

OCE: Your Committee recommends funding the full amount of $39,960 requested for the Border Management System National Security; your Committee notes the importance of updating the system and keeping FSM borders secure.
Your Committee notes the costs of supplies, communication, and utilities have increased, and recommends funding part of the requested increase for those items under OCE.

Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the Division of Immigration and Passport Services is $890,016.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 175,212 3,150 10,000 41,000 20,000 249,362 10 FY21 Amended Appropriation 175,212 3,150 10,000 41,000 20,000 249,362 FY22 Executive Recommendation 183,453 3,150 87,758 55,000 -0- 329,361 10 FY22 Committee Recommendation 183,453 3,150 82,758 55,000 -0- 324,361 10 Contract: Your Committee notes that this Division was newly created in FY 2021, but is still sharing office space with the Division of Immigration and Passport Services.
The Division of Labor has requested $77,758 under contract to secure its own office space in Kosrae, Chuuk, and Yap, and your Committee recommends funding this request.

Your Committee notes that the $5,000 requested for ports of entries is in error, as that amount is appropriated under the Division of Immigration, and deletes that amount from this line item.
OCE: Your Committee recommends funding the requested increase under OCE as your Committee recognizes there may be additional costs for the new and separate office spaces.

Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the Division of Labor is $324,361.
H. Division of Investigation and Protective Services Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 1,059,333 35,239 184,219 173,500 16,500 1,454,082 53 FY21 Amended Appropriation 1,059,333 35,239 184,219 173,500 16,500 1,454,082 FY22 Executive Recommendation 906,642 20,530 184,219 234,500 -0- 1,345,891 53 FY22 Committee Recommendation 906,642 20,530 184,219 200,000 -0- 1,311,391 53 -9- STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Personnel: Your Committee notes that there is a decrease in personnel from FY 2021, as less overtime expenses are expected in FY 2022.

OCE: Your Committee notes the Division has requested an increase of $61,000 under OCE for office supplies, communications, POL, and uniforms.

Your Committee recognizes some of these costs have increased, and recommends funding part of the requested increase.
Your Committee notes that the Division may request supplemental funds in the future if there is an urgent need for funds.

Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the Division of Investigation and Protective Services is $1,311,391.

I.
Division of Border Control and Maritime Surveillance Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 803,525 9,450 64,485 139,200 -0- 1,016,660 68 FY21 Amended Appropriation 994,217 9,450 64,485 139,200 -0- 1,207,352 82 FY22 Executive Recommendation 1,096,411 9,450 104,485 299,350 105,000 1,614,696 82 FY22 Committee Recommendation 1,096,411 9,450 104,485 335,000 100,000 1,645,346 82 Personnel: Your Committee notes that the funding for 14 new positions was approved in the FY 2021 supplemental, and raises the employee count for this Division accordingly.
Contract: The Division has requested in an increase under contract to obtain their own office space since the Division split with the Division of Investigation and Protective Services in FY 2021 but are still housed together.

Your Committee recommends funding the requested amount.

OCE: Your Committee recommends funding $335,000 in OCE for this Division; this amount includes $150,000 for provisions, and your -10- STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Committee recommends the remaining funds be available to pay any outstanding amounts and arrears from prior years.

Fixed Assets: Your Committee recommends funding fixed assets in the amount of $100,000; this amount includes funding for two vehicles with towing capacity, one each in Pohnpei and Chuuk, and one computer and printer each for the Chuuk and Kosrae offices.
Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the Division of Border Control and Maritime Surveillance is $1,645,346.

I.
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 744,801 42,751 111,350 86,900 5,000 990,082 26 FY21 Amended Appropriation 754,023 42,751 111,350 86,900 5,000 999,304 FY22 Executive Recommendation 875,393 73,519 128,394 86,900 40,000 1,204,206 26 FY22 Committee Recommendation 971,457 42,751 128,394 86,900 46,900 1,276,402 26 Personnel: Your Committee notes that the increase in personnel reflects the amount requested by the Office at the public hearing; this amount reflects the salary increases that occurred in FY 2021 and an increase for two employees at the central office who have taken on additional responsibilities.
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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Contract: Your Committee notes that at the public hearing the Office requested a total of $161,305 under contract to include new office space to separate the Central and Pohnpei offices and for office renovations; your Committee does not recommend funding those requests at this time.
Fixed Assets: Your Committee notes that at the public hearing the Office requested a total of $46,900 under fixed assets, to include a new vehicle for the Kosrae office and four computers for the internship programs and three new computers for a special project in Kosrae to scan and digitally save all files.

Your Committee recommends funding these requests.

Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the Office of the Public Defender is $1,276,402.

II.
NATIONAL JUDICIARY Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 1,026,561 55,793 237,300 176,315 54,000 1,549,969 42 FY21 Amended Appropriation 1,075,606 55,793 237,300 176,315 54,000 1,599,014 FY22 Executive Recommendation 1,220,556 185,978 394,300 228,050 60,000 2,088,884 42 FY22 Committee Recommendation 1,343,038 55,793 394,300 228,050 60,000 2,081,181 44 Personnel: Additional information was submitted to your Committee prior to the public hearing bringing the total amount requested under personnel to $1,343,038.
This amount includes the pay increases that took effect in FY 2021 for the Justices and staff of the Court, and two new positions, an Archive Manager and Bailiff in Yap.

Your Committee recommends funding these requests.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 renovations in all four states; your Committee recognizes the importance of these renovations and recommends funding the full amount requested.

OCE: Your Committee recommends funding the full OCE amount requested.
Fixed Assets: Your Committee recommends funding the amount requested, which includes a new vehicle for the Yap office, two multiple purpose scanner/copies, one each for the Kosrae and Chuuk office, and office furniture.

Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the National Judiciary is $2,081,181.

III.
NATIONAL POSTAL SERVICE Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 546,818 22,214 187,119 175,950 -0- 932,101 40 FY21 Amended Appropriation 572,258 22,214 187,119 175,950 -0- 957,541 41 FY22 Executive Recommendation 591,352 51,833 187,119 175,950 30,000 1,036,254 41 FY22 Committee Recommendation 609,752 22,214 187,119 175,950 80,000 1,075,035 41 Personnel: Your Committee notes that the recommended budget includes an increase in salary for the Postmaster General and a new position that was funded in an FY 2021 supplemental; your Committee hereby adjusts the employee cap accordingly.
Further, your Committee understands that as exempt employees, the Postmasters would not have been eligible for the PSS salary increase.

Your Committee recommends funding these positions up to $25,000, subject to individual contract negotiations.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 fixed assets, to purchase four used mail trucks.
Your Committee does not believe this amount is sufficient to purchase four adequate vehicles, and recommends funding $80,000 for the purchase of four vehicles; your Committee notes that the funds should be used to purchase enclosed vehicles, rather than open flat-bed trucks, in order to protect the mail from inclement weather.

Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the National Postal Service is $1,075,035.

IV.
NATIONAL ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE Personnel Travel Contract OCE Fixed Assets Total Employees FY21 Original Appropriation 252,040 6,905 59,153 82,963 25,000 426,061 13 FY21 Amended Appropriation 265,840 6,905 59,153 82,963 25,000 439,861 FY22 Executive Recommendation 288,083 16,112 61,676 82,963 -0- 448,834 14 FY22 Committee Recommendation 338,678 6,905 64,708 82,963 -0- 493,254 14 Personnel: Your Committee notes that one new position is requested for this Office, an Electoral Aide to be located in the Central office but to provide assistance and support to the state offices.
Your Committee recommends funding this new position.

At the public hearing the Office requested total funding for personnel at $338,678, this amount would include a salary increase for all employees.

As the employees of the Office are ungraded and on one-year contracts, they were not eligible for the PSS salary increase; your Committee recommends funding the requested amount as these employees should likewise receive an increase in salary.
Your Committee’s recommended funding for FY 2022 for the National Election Commission Office is $493,254.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 V. Grants, Subsidies and Contributions Your Committee recommends funding Grants, Subsidies and Contributions in the amounts listed in the table below.
75,000 75,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 FY21 Amended Appropriation FY21 Original Appropriation GRANTS, SUBSIDIES & CONTRIBUTIONS Department of Justice State Jt.

Law Kosrae State Jt.

Law Pohnpei State Jt.

Law Chuuk State Jt.

Law 75,000 Yap 100,000 Police Acad.
550,000 Fuel Subsidy 25,000 Ammunitions 7,962 OPCW 13,708 CBTB 30,000 Interpol WPO -0- Other Grants, Subsidies, and Contributions 40,000 Kosrae State Judiciary Pohnpei State Judiciary Chuuk State Judiciary Yap State Judiciary National Law Day MLSC 75,000 100,000 550,000 25,000 7,962 13,708 -0- -0- 250,000 110,000 110,000 250,000 50,000 50,000 40,000 60,000 40,000 60,000 40,000 FY22 Executive Recommendation FY22 Committee Recommendation 75,000 100,000 200,000 225,000 200,000 275,000 75,000 324,380 550,000 25,000 7,962 13,708 50,000 3,250 100,000 100,000 550,000 25,000 7,962 13,708 30,000 -0- 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 110,000 120,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 100,000 250,000 250,000 -15- STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.
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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Presidents’ Day TOTAL -0- 1,796,670 -0- 1,826,670 -0- 2,074,300 75,000 2,141,670 Joint Law Enforcement: Your Committee recommends increasing the amounts for State Joint Law Enforcement for FY 2022 to reflect the current needs.
Your Committee recommends that the allottee of these funds remain the state governors, but emphasizes that the expended funds must comply with the intent of the law and all applicable regulations.

Your Committee notes that $75,000 of the Chuuk State appropriation shall be used for Weno Municipal Police.

Police Academy: Due to the travel limitations imposed by COVID-19, your Committee does not recommend increasing funds for the Police Academy at this time.
Your Committee may reconsider this request in the future if a detailed plan is presented regarding the anticipated training schedule and outcomes.

Interpol: Your Committee recommends funding of $30,000 for the membership costs, and does not recommend any additional amount requested for international travel and reiterates the travel concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WPO: Your Committee notes that the FSM is not a member of the WPO at this time.
State Judiciaries: Your Committee recommends increasing funding by $10,000 for each State Judiciary.

National Law Day: Your Committee recommends increasing funding for National Law Day to $100,000.

Your Committee notes that during the COVID-19 pandemic, laptops have been provided to the participants to facilitate the event being held remotely.
Your Committee understands that the laptops have been useful in assisting students in preparing for the debates, and students have requested that the laptops continue to be provided when the event resumes in-person.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 states having more than five schools participating be allowed to have two teams participate in the national debate.

Your Committee recognizes this has been a popular event with measurable outcomes, students have worked diligently in preparation for the event, and some have pursued legal careers.

Your Committee recommends funding National Law Day at $100,000.
Presidents’ Day: Your Committee recommends funding $75,000 for recognition and celebration of the new national holiday on November 23.

VI.

Capital and Human Resource Development Your Committee recommends funding Capital and Human Resources Development in the amount listed in the table below.
FY21 Original Appropriation FY21 Amended Appropriation FY22 Executive Recommendation FY22 Committee Recommendation CAPITAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVLOPMENT Department of Justice Anti-Human Trafficking Enforcement Victim Shelter and Services Patrol Boat Maintenance Slipping FSM Independence DOJ Sat Phone HT Annual Conf.
Victim Shelter - Chuuk Anti-Trafficking Shelters – Pohnpei/Kosrae/Yap 125,000 125,000 125,000 100,000 100,000 200,000 125,000 100,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 750,000 10,000 50,000 50,000 -0- 10,000 50,000 50,000 -0- 10,000 50,000 -0- 150,000 150,000 150,000 -0- 10,000 50,000 -0- -0- -17- STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Law Reform Initiatives National Election Commission Office Voter ID and New Registration TOTAL 50,000 1,435,000 -0- -0- 75,000 -0- 50,000 685,000 50,000 810,000 50,000 485,000 Anti-Trafficking Shelters: Your Committee notes that $150,000 was appropriated in FY 2021 and did not lapse.
Your Committee does not recommend funding this amount again as your Committee is uncertain that the FY 2021 appropriation has been expended.

Law Reform Initiative: Your Committee does not recommend funding the request at this time.

VII.
CONCLUSION Your Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations has reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget for those portions of the budget under its jurisdiction, and carefully scrutinized all of the information provided in the Budget Book and by the Department of Justice, Office of the Public Defender, National Judiciary, National Postal Service, and the National Election Commission Office, including information related to Grants, Subsidies and Contributions and Capital and Human Resource development under the jurisdiction of your Committee.
Based on the information provided and its deliberations, your Committee recommends appropriations in the sums set forth above in the columns titled “FY22 Committee Recommendation,” subject to the availability of funds and concurrence of your Committee on Ways and Means.

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21-533 SUBJECT: FY 2022 BUDGET/J&GO SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Respectfully submitted, /s/ Robson U. Romolow Robson U. Romolow, chairman Peter M. Christian, vice chairman /s/ Peter M. Christian /s/ Wesley W. Simina Wesley W. Simina, member Tiwiter Aritos, member /s/ Tiwiter Aritos ___________________________ ________________________________ Isaac V. Figir, member Paliknoa K. Welly, member /s/ Ferny S. Perman Ferny S. Perman, member -19-