DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS AND RECREATION .

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act. No. 8 of January 8, 2004, as amended, known as the Organic Law of the Department of Recreation and Sports.


MISSION

To promote community participation, taking into account the people and organizations that are partnering with the government, to develop recreation and sports in an organized, planned and participatory manner, attending to the specific needs and interests of the communities.


VISION

To offer our citizens healthy alternatives for their free time. To manage our recreation and sports programs in an agile and proactive way, in coordination with our municipalities and community organizations to achieve greater participation from all sectors of our society.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Department of Recreation and Sports is composed of the following organizational units:

  • Commissions: Cock-fighting, Professional Boxing, Professional Sports and Safety in Recreation and Sports
  • National Counsel for the Link between Recreation, Sports and Physical Education
  • Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of Recreation and Sports
  • Office of Legal Counsel
  • Office of Internal Audit
  • Office for Press and Communication
  • Office of Budget and Planning
  • Office of Information Systems
  • Office of the Secretary
  • Regional Offices
  • Deputy Secretary of Administration
  • Deputy Secretary of Infrastructure
  • Deputy Secretary of Recreation and Sports
  • Deputy Secretary of Human Resources and Labor Relations
  • Deputy Secretary of High Performance Sports

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The main office of the Department is located at the Tefilo Cruz Park, #670 Los ngeles Street, Stop 24, Santurce. The Department also has 10 regional offices in the following municipalities: Aasco (Northwest Region), Arecibo (North Region), Aibonito (Central Region), Caguas (South Central Region), Canvanas (Northeast Region), Humacao (Southwest Region), Mayagez (Southwestern Region), Ponce (Southern Region), San Juan (Metropolitan Region) and Toa Alta (Toa Region). The DRD (Spanish acronym) also has a Subregion located in the town of Guayama.

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 987 813 659 528 528

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

PROGRAMS

General Management and Administration

Program Description

Channels the agency's operations and offers support and assessment services to the Department of Recreation and Sports. It also ensures compliance with the procedures, rules and regulations that govern fiscal, accounting and financial aspects to ensure the legality of the processing of fiscal transactions in the Department, according to the principles of healthy public administration.

Objective

  • Provide trained, qualified personnel, the tools needed to offer an excellent service to internal and external clients.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 109 106 69 60
Judges, Lawyers, and Legal Staff 2 2 1 1
Maintenance and General Services Staff 4 4 4 6
Total, Positions 115 112 74 67

Physical Infrastructure

Program Description

Maintain in optimum condition our island's recreational and sports installations and meet the needs of the community. Also provides support to all programs via the Regional Offices.

Objectives

  • Adequately use the assigned funds to take care of all the Department's recreational facilities.
  • Maintain recreational facilities in good condition for the enjoyment of all citizens.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 159 155 136 111
Other staff 181 181 130 39
Other Safety and Protection Staff 50 33 49 29
Education and Recreational Services Professionals 1 1 1 6
Maintenance and General Services Staff 214 181 138 189
Total, Positions 605 551 454 374

Sports Promotion and Development

Program Description

Promotes, counsels and supervises sports activities and fosters greater youth participation. It also offers citizens healthy alternatives for better use of their free time, controlling crime and improving their quality of life.

Objectives
  • Continue the "Plaza Ejercicio" project, a program for physical improvement through exercise for adults and seniors. These programs are held in the early evening hours at public squares of interested municipalities throughout the island.
  • Establish masters competition leagues in different sports.
  • Offer economic assistance to individuals who have shown talent and commitment so they can continue their development at the international competition level.
  • Establish weekend sports academies throughout the island for people with disabilities.
  • Promote physical activity for senior citizens.
  • Offer physical education classes for all grades within the Department of Public Education.
  • Certify and maintain, in conjunction with federations and universities, a talent bank of technical and psychological trainers in all sports.
  • Promote the creation of permanent, self-sufficient recreational and sports organizations in public housing projects.
  • Promote sports tourism, through an alliance with the Tourism Company to vigorously attract sports-related tourism.



Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 65 64 23 29
Teachers 3 3 3 1
Education and Recreational Services Professionals 199 83 105 57
Total, Positions 267 150 131 87


FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 totals $43,111,000. The funds include $30,869,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $9,542,000 in Special Appropriations - General Fund and $2,700,000 from Other Income.

Operating Expenses reflect an increase of $894,000, when compared to the funds assigned for fiscal year 2010-2011. This is due to an increase in the cost of utilities and maintenance of the Central American Games installations.

The funds from the Joint Resolution - General Fund will allow the Department to continue to administer recreation and sports programs, in coordination with municipalities and community organizations. For example, the Centers for Sports Formation provides training in fundamental sport's skills and encourages the use of sports as a tool for reinforcing values. The Centers are sports education units located in easily accessed communities, whose participation totals 140,450 citizens across 65 Municipalities. Projections for 2012 are that participation in these Centers will reach 177,000 citizens.

Some of the disciplines taught in these programs are: Open Court, which involves youngsters from the Country's public housing projects, teaching and practicing basketball, soccer and volleyball; The "Plaza Ejercicio" project offers different alternatives for physical activity geared mainly toward the adult and senior population; Playing for your Health develops sports activities focused on the problem of obesity in our children and youngsters; Adapted Academies service people with special conditions.

Special Appropriations - General Fund will offer citizens healthy ways to use free time. The initiative with the greatest participation is the School Athletic League with 54,300 students in 903 public schools. This program is a collaborative alliance with the Department of Education, the School Athletic League (LAE, Spanish acronym), has created sports competitions in a quality environment for the country's talented students.



SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
General Management and Administration 6,925 7,329 5,567 8,134
Physical Infrastructure 22,358 18,718 16,446 17,157
Sports Promotion and Development 9,567 6,474 7,962 8,278
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 38,850 32,521 29,975 33,569
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations
General Management and Administration 0 2,946 0 0
Sports Promotion and Development 9,595 6,999 8,620 9,542
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 9,595 9,945 8,620 9,542
 
Capital Improvements
Physical Infrastructure 0 150 0 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 0 150 0 0
Total, Program 48,445 42,616 38,595 43,111
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 38,850 14,893 11,304 30,869
Other Income 0 0 0 2,700
Local Stabilization Fund 0 17,628 18,671 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 38,850 32,521 29,975 33,569
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 9,595 9,945 8,620 9,542
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 9,595 9,945 8,620 9,542
 
Capital Improvements  
Other Income 0 150 0 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 0 150 0 0
Total, Funding Sources 48,445 42,616 38,595 43,111
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 28,231 23,162 20,526 17,953
Rent and Utilities 6,407 6,117 5,978 6,972
Purchased Services 345 394 399 749
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 0 8 40 39
Transportation Expenses 202 81 163 382
Professional Services 150 46 82 81
Other Expenses 22 6 15 15
Non Distributed Allocations 2,120 2,409 2,672 7,279
Previous Years Debt Payments 1,289 268 0 0
Equipment Purchases 13 0 0 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 71 30 100 99
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 38,850 32,521 29,975 33,569
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Contributions to Non Governmental Entities 1,595 4,745 3,420 4,320
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens 8,000 5,200 5,200 5,222
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 9,595 9,945 8,620 9,542
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 0 150 0 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 0 150 0 0
Total, Expense Category 48,445 42,616 38,595 43,111


SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM

General Management and Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 6,925 4,354 2,260 5,434
Local Stabilization Fund 0 2,975 3,307 0
Other Income 0 0 0 2,700
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 6,925 7,329 5,567 8,134
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 2,946 0 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 2,946 0 0
Total, Funding Sources 6,925 10,275 5,567 8,134
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 4,724 4,481 3,675 3,256
Rent and Utilities 328 330 330 286
Purchased Services 325 390 390 737
Transportation Expenses 39 0 1 1
Professional Services 150 46 82 81
Other Expenses 16 6 13 13
Non Distributed Allocations 0 1,778 1,000 3,685
Previous Years Debt Payments 1,289 268 0 0
Equipment Purchases 1 0 0 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 53 30 76 75
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 6,925 7,329 5,567 8,134
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Contributions to Non Governmental Entities 0 2,946 0 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 0 2,946 0 0
Total, Expense Category 6,925 10,275 5,567 8,134
 

Physical Infrastructure

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 22,358 7,379 5,338 17,157
Local Stabilization Fund 0 11,339 11,108 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 22,358 18,718 16,446 17,157
 
Capital Improvements  
Other Income 0 150 0 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 0 150 0 0
Total, Funding Sources 22,358 18,868 16,446 17,157
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 17,489 14,263 12,121 10,336
Rent and Utilities 4,612 4,450 4,311 4,862
Purchased Services 3 4 9 12
Transportation Expenses 101 0 0 0
Other Expenses 5 0 0 0
Non Distributed Allocations 143 1 5 1,947
Equipment Purchases 3 0 0 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 2 0 0 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 22,358 18,718 16,446 17,157
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 0 150 0 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 0 150 0 0
Total, Expense Category 22,358 18,868 16,446 17,157
 

Sports Promotion and Development

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 9,567 3,160 3,706 8,278
Local Stabilization Fund 0 3,314 4,256 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 9,567 6,474 7,962 8,278
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 9,595 6,999 8,620 9,542
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 9,595 6,999 8,620 9,542
Total, Funding Sources 19,162 13,473 16,582 17,820
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 6,018 4,418 4,730 4,361
Rent and Utilities 1,467 1,337 1,337 1,824
Purchased Services 17 0 0 0
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 0 8 40 39
Transportation Expenses 62 81 162 381
Other Expenses 1 0 2 2
Non Distributed Allocations 1,977 630 1,667 1,647
Equipment Purchases 9 0 0 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 16 0 24 24
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 9,567 6,474 7,962 8,278
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Contributions to Non Governmental Entities 1,595 1,799 3,420 4,320
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens 8,000 5,200 5,200 5,222
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 9,595 6,999 8,620 9,542
Total, Expense Category 19,162 13,473 16,582 17,820