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Semi autonomous agencies mindful of ASG’s financial situation

reporters@samoanews.com

During last week’s emergency cabinet meeting, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga stated that “only authorities that receive operating subsidies from the government will be subject to the reduction in hours” which became effective Apr. 10, according to ASPA managing director Michael Young, who was responding to Samoa News inquiries if ASPA planned to reduce its working hours.

“ASPA receives no operating subsidies from the government. Consequently, it is not subject to a reduction in hours,” Young said. “However, the Power Authority is mindful of the Government's financial situation and will endeavor to help it reduce costs wherever possible.”

LBJ Medical Center officials say they will not be releasing any official response at this time as to whether the hospital plans to reduce working hours for non-medical personnel who are not exempted.

American Samoa Telecommunications Authority board chairman Roy J.D. Hall had told Samoa News last week ASTCA was also reducing working hours for all personnel effective Apr. 10.

A senior staff member at the Governor’s Office told Samoa News last week Thursday that semi autonomous agencies are included in the reduction of hours. However, the staff member said authorities “also have to manage their revenue stream. For example, if projected revenues are down 15% they have to manage expenses down [by] 15%, which may or may not include reduction in hours.”