Governor authorizes 10- day freeze on all local fund expenditures
Mon, 04/06/2026 - 7:49am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has imposed a temporary halt on all local fund expenditures in an effort to tighten government fiscal control.

![The Governor also pointed out that while the Executive Branch’s proposed revenue estimate for FY 2026 reflected the $23 million reduction, the Judiciary’s budget request remained unchanged, and the Legislature’s request increased. [SN file photo] Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov_pula_0672_0.jpg?itok=gTyS1Sfh)








