But he believes there are other entities that can provide the lawmakers the information they are seeking.
Commonwealth Casino Commission Chairman Edward C. Deleon Guerrero speaks during a meeting in the conference room of the commission at Spring Plaza in Gualo Rai. Photo by Emmanuel T. Erediano
During the regular monthly meeting of the commission on Thursday, Deleon Guerrero informed the other members about the request of the House Special Committee for Fiscal Review of Executive Expenditures for the following information:
- Any and all records of contributions by Imperial Pacific International to the community benefit fund, including but not limited to reports, audits, statements of account, bank statements, wire transfers and correspondence or communications.
- Any and all records documenting recipients or beneficiaries of community benefit fund distributions, the amount disbursed to each, the dates of each disbursement, the purpose of funds awarded.
- Any and all records documenting negotiation, consultation or communication between IPI and Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, the casino commission, and the Lottery Commission, as to the implementation of the community benefit fund.
Deleon Guerrero noted that Commonwealth Casino Commission Order 2020-004 requires IPI to meet its obligations to the private sector and the government including the IPI contribution to the community benefit fund.
IPI was given until Aug. 7 to comply with the order.
