This document submitted by the 2025-2026 CPM Cohort St. Croix is a proposed initiative focused on improving the accessibility, accuracy, and efficiency of government information through the development of a centralized digital directory.

The project addresses existing challenges related to fragmented agency information, delayed response times, duplicated inquiries, and reduced user satisfaction. It outlines a structured approach to designing and piloting a secure, centralized, and technology-enabled directory that supports improved service delivery, stronger inter-agency coordination, and enhanced public engagement.

The submission includes a clear definition of the problem, project objectives, scope, performance metrics, implementation considerations, and anticipated benefits. Emphasis is placed on measurable outcomes, responsible governance, workforce efficiency, and long-term sustainability. The initiative aligns with broader goals of transparency, operational effectiveness, and digital transformation.

This document is submitted as a formal representation of the project concept and planning effort.

Problem Statement:

The Government of the Virgin Islands lacks a unified, accurate, and accessible directory of agency information, resulting in slow inquiry response times, duplicated requests, low citizen satisfaction, and inefficiencies across departments. The One Government Directory (OGD) project will implement a centralized, AI-enabled platform to improve service delivery, data accuracy, and workforce productivity across all USVI agencies.

SMART Goal:

Develop and deploy a secure, AI-enabled One Government Directory that reduces average citizen and government employee inquiry-resolution from 48hrs to 24hrs increases staff efficiency through streamlined information access, and integrates all government agencies into a centralized platform by 2028.

Project Y Focus:

Project Y focuses on designing, piloting, and implementing a centralized digital government directory, supported by artificial intelligence, to enhance public access, inter-agency coordination, and government productivity.

Metrics:

Average citizen response time: From 48 hrs to < 24 hrs

Duplicate public inquiries: From 32% to 10%

Staff time on manual info requests: From 18 hrs/week to 6 hrs/week

User satisfaction: From 58% to ≥ 85%

Inter-agency directory linkage: 100% participation

AI chatbot: Live on .gov.vi portal by 2028

Scope In Scope:

Development of centralized digital directory framework

Integration of all government departments into the directory system

AI chatbot prototype and pilot deployment

Staff digital skills training across agencies

Implementation of verification, data governance, and security protocols

Monitoring & Evaluation framework for service efficiency

Public dashboard of usage metrics and KPIs

Scope Out of Scope:

Full redesign of individual agency websites

Replacement of existing internal inquiry management systems

Integration of Non- Government Organization (NGO) or private-sector directories

Large-scale IT hardware procurement beyond project needs

Legislative or policy changes unrelated to digital service delivery

Team Members CPM Team:

CPM 2025 2026 Cohort St. Croix

Team Members GVI Agencies:

         Lieutenant Governor s Office

         Department of Health

         Bureau of Information & Technology (BIT)

         Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

         Department of Finance

         Division of Personnel

         Office of the Governor

         Evaluation Contact: Richard Motta richard.mottajr@go.vi.gov | (340) 773-1404

Resources:

AI platform and software tools

BIT technical expertise and cybersecurity infrastructure

Data governance protocols and verification teams

Cross-agency participation and directory data inputs

Budget for vendor services, training programs, and M&E tools

Consequences of Achieving Goals:

Increased government transparency

More efficient workforce operations

Reduced public frustration

Stronger digital transformation posture

Benefits Financial:

Reduced staff labor hours (67% decrease in manual inquiry handling)

Lower call center and administrative costs

Long-term savings from consolidated digital infrastructure

Benefits Operational:

Consistent data across agencies

Faster decision-making via analytics and real-time reporting

Standardized communication and responses

Increased user satisfaction (≥ 85%)

Centralized Resource Guide of GVI Data

Mission:

To enhance accessibility, efficiency, and transparency of government services in the U.S. Virgin Islands by creating a centralized, secure, and AI-enabled directory that unifies agency contact information, supports inter-agency collaboration, and improves citizen engagement and satisfaction.