OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COORDINATOR FOR SOCIOECONOMIC FINANCING AND SELF-MANAGEMENT .

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 1 of March 1, 2001, as amended, creates the Integral Development of the Special Communities of Puerto Rico Law, to implement public policy related to the development of special communities. Through this Law, the Office for the General Coordinator for Socioeconomic Financing and Self-Management was created and ascribed to the Governor's Office.


MISSION

Promote, stimulate and encourage the active participation of members of marginal communities in the attainment of their collective goals and the solution of problems that afflict them, so that they can attain greater wellbeing and improve their quality of life.


VISION

Achieve the transformation of our marginalized communities through the empowerment of residents attaining the complete development of our people.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The following organizational units comprise the Office of the General Coordinator for Socioeconomic Financing and Self Management:

  • Empowerment and Self Management Area
  • Interagency Coordination of Projects and Services Area
  • Strategic Alliance Promotions Area
  • Advise Council
  • Administration Division
  • Programmatic Planning and Coordination Division
  • General Coordinator's Office
  • Regional Offices


GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Office of the General Coordinator for Socioeconomic Financing and Self-Management is located at 365 Fernndez Juncos Avenue, in Santurce. Presently, the OFSA (Spanish acronym) has regional offices in Aguadilla, Guayama, Hatillo, Mayagez, Naranjito, Ponce and Aguadilla-Mayagez.


PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE

POSITIONS FILLED

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 248 148 33 34 34

Data comes from the Agency's Certified Headcount Reports. Figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 were estimated during the budget formulation process.


PROGRAM

Special Communities Development

Program Description

The Office of the General Coordinator for Socioeconomic Financing and Self-Management has three principal programmatic pillars: the community as the center for socioeconomic development, self-management and empowerment; interagency coordination between agencies and municipalities so services reach the communities; and improvements or infrastructure development in Special Communities, according to the needs and priorities established by residents.

This structure provides coordination and liaison services between agencies of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Federal Government, the municipalities, the private enterprise, nonprofit institutions and the Special Communities. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance with plans and projects identified for the Special Communities .

Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Customers served 729 729 729

Statistical data provided by the Agency during the fiscal year 2011-2012 budget formulation process.

Customers

The 729 special communities identified in all Puerto Rico.


Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 93 56 20 22
Judges, Lawyers, and Legal Staff 0 1 1 0
Other staff 6 5 0 0
Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance 8 4 2 2
Public Relations and Communications 2 1 1 1
Maintenance and General Services Staff 8 8 3 4
Families and Community Services Staff 124 69 6 4
Health Services 1 1 0 0
Information Systems 6 3 0 1
Total, Positions 248 148 33 34


FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 is $3,587,000. The funding includes: $3,522,000 from Joint Resolution - General Fund and $65,000 from Other Income.

Operating Expenses reflect a reduction of $1,594,000, compared to fiscal year 2010-2011 funds due to a reduction in payroll resulting from the implementation of an employee retirement program and other cost control measures.

Funds from the Joint Resolution - General Fund will defray the operating expenses needed to continue to encourage socioeconomic development of the special communities so that they become agents of effective change, capable of establishing and succeeding in the attainment of their goals and objectives directed towards the achievement of better quality of life.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Special communities development 8,689 6,238 5,181 3,587
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 8,689 6,238 5,181 3,587
Total, Program 8,689 6,238 5,181 3,587
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 8,689 2,081 1,456 3,522
Other Income 0 0 0 65
Local Stabilization Fund 0 4,157 3,725 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 8,689 6,238 5,181 3,587
Total, Funding Sources 8,689 6,238 5,181 3,587
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 6,674 5,176 4,096 1,909
Rent and Utilities 504 291 238 159
Purchased Services 913 571 493 288
Transportation Expenses 272 105 165 148
Professional Services 150 52 80 1,013
Other Expenses 59 12 20 14
Previous Years Debt Payments 26 5 0 0
Equipment Purchases 17 7 11 6
Office Supplies and other Materials 73 19 68 50
Advertising and Media Expenses 1 0 10 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 8,689 6,238 5,181 3,587
Total, Expense Category 8,689 6,238 5,181 3,587