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Department of Finance Implements Changes to Combat Coronavirus

Commissioner of Finance Kirk Callwood

The Department of Finance is closely following the guidelines and best practices from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Office of the Governor and the Virgin Islands Department of Health.  The Department believes it is critical that it does its part in reducing the risk of transmission of the new caronavirus.

As a result of recommended precautionary measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19, Commissioner Kirk Callwood informs the public of the following changes at the Department of Finance, which are effective immediately.

In an effort to limit the need for physical interaction with the Department of Finance, it asks that all business be conducted electronically whenever possible.

Government Insurance Fund Workers’ Compensation Insurance:

All public and private entities should utilize the forms located on the Department of Finance website:  https://dof.vi.gov/forms-and-policies/government-insurance  and email them to governmentinsurance@dof.vi.gov

Once an application is received, the office will contact the sender and inform him or her of the amount due.  Recommended payment options are:

  • Credit card via the form on the website
  • Drop off at one of the department’s convenient drop boxes at each office
  • Mail to Department of Finance office at

St. Thomas: 2314 Kronprindsens Gade, Charlotte Amalie, USVI 00802 (drop box is at security) or

St. Croix: 4008 Estate Diamond, Lot 7b Christiansted, USVI 00820 (drop box at west window before entrance)

Reminder: March 31 is the due date for all payments.

W2 and 1099 forms:

GVI employees should utilize the Employee Self Service (ESS) for copies of W2s and paycheck advices by logging on to https://usvi.munisselfservice.com.  For ESS password resets, contact dophelpdesk@dop.vi.gov or call 714-5049.

Inquiries for W2s can be directed to the Payroll Division: grace.fahie@dof.vi.gov or 774-4750 x 2252.

Inquiries for 1099s can be directed to the Accounting Division: vanessa.williams@dof.vi.gov or 774-4750 ext. 2262.

Checks: Government agencies picking up checks:

On St. Thomas, utilize the walk-up window located inside the third door on the left when entering the complex.

On St. Croix, utilize the receptionist window inside the main entrance to the building.

Vendor check inquiries can be directed to the Treasury Division: terry.bridges@dof.vi.gov or 774-4750 ext. 2192.

Payroll check inquires can be directed to the Payroll Division: grace.fahie@dof.vi.gov or 774-4750 ext. 2252.

For more information and for Department of Finance forms, policies and reports, visit www.dof.vi.gov or call 774-4750 (STT) or 773-1105 (STX).

The Department stands ready to continue serving the public via telephone and electronic means.

For more information on COVID-19, the new strain of coronavirus, visit the USVI Department of Health’s website: www.doh.vi.gov/coronavirus or text COVID19USVI to 888777.

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