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Problems With New Responsibilities of Self-Government in the Northern Mariana Islands

ID-80-20 Published: Mar 07, 1980. Publicly Released: Mar 07, 1980.
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A review was undertaken to determine the ability of the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands (GNMI) to manage Federal funds. The trusteeship agreement under which the United States has administered the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands is expected to end by 1981. On January 9, 1978, the people of the Northern Mariana Islands established a system of self-government under a covenant with the United States. GNMI is the first government to emerge as a result of the negotiations determining the future political status of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. It is to be expected that a newly established government will have organizational problems and problems in handling fiscal affairs.

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Budget administrationEconomic analysisForeign economic assistanceForeign financial assistanceFunds managementInternational trusteeshipsTerritories and possessionsTechnical assistanceFederal assistance programsFederal grants