Management and Budget staff told the committee that sales-tax receipts are down roughly $4 million year-over-year and that revenue was certified $5 million lower than last year, prompting staff to prepare a tentative operating budget to be filed Oct. 30 and prompting discussion about vacancies and rising wage costs.

Senators discuss anticipated revenue decrease for Guam Educational Facilities Fund and related budgeting.

May revenue reached 3.1 million, falling short of the 5 million forecast.