La’Starr Watley From: Melissa Smith Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 2:33 PM To: La’Starr Watley Cc: Elizabeth Hansen Watley; Avery L. Lewis; Jikelle Michael; Myrna George Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL MAIL] Invitation to Testify on Thursday, May 7, 2026 before the CGOVACP Attachments: 2026 TCC Inspector General Audit Response.pdf This email was sent from someone outside of Legislature of the Virgin Islands. Always use caution when opening attachments, clicking links from unknown senders or when receiving unexpected emails. Good Day Senator Lewis: Thank you for your letter inviting testimony on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the EarLe B. Ottley LegisLative Hall regarding the update and overview of the Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General’s audit of administrative functions of the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission. Due to prior commitments and deadlines, I regret to inform you that I will be unable to attend the hearing on the scheduled date. Please reference my audit response for the record that was just completed in February -2026. Thank you for your understanding and consideration. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Respectfully submitted, Ja@ Executive Director Email melissa.smith@tcc.vi.gov Phone: 340-693-4211 Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission Property & Procurement Building 8201 Subbase, Suite #1 St. Thomas, USVI 00802 Conridentialitv Notice: The information contained in this e—mail .lIessage. including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It is covered by the Electronic Com,nunications Friracy Act, 18 (LS.C.4 2510-2521 and is legallvprii’ileged. Unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. Ifyou are not the intended recipient and have received this communication in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. 1