RIGHT TO EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION
LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act No. 115 of June 21, 1968,
as amended, known as the Right to Employment Law, created the Right to Employment Administration. In accordance with
Reorganization Plan No. 2 of May 4, 1994,
as amended, ascribed the Administration to the Department of Labor and Human Resources.
MISSION
Fight against unemployment in Puerto Rico promoting human resource development. This, through the establishment of an integrated services system where the labor force has universal access to orientation and information about the labor market, skills evaluation, counseling, referrals to training programs, education, employment placement and retention programs.
VISION
Planning, designing and implementing innovative employment programs for unemployed and economically disadvantaged people so that they can become part of the Puerto Rico labor force and earn their daily sustenance with dignity and respect.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Right to Employment Administration is comprised of the following organizational units:
- Training and Employment Area
- Administrator Office
- Planning, Systems and Process Area
- Legal Affairs Office
- Information Systems Office
- Oversight and Auditing Office
- Human Resources
- Administrator's Office
- Local Offices
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
The Right to Employment Administration is located on the twelfth floor of the Metro Center Building on Mayaguez Street in Hato Rey and has eleven offices shared with the Department of Labor and Human Resources. They are located in the following municipalities: Aguadilla, Arecibo, Bayamon, Caguas, Carolina, Fajardo, Guayama, Manati, Mayaguez, Ponce and San Juan.
POSITIONS FILLED
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Sept./08 | Sept./09 | Sept./10 | Feb./11 | Proj. | |
| |||||
| Total amount of positions | 312 | 194 | 117 | 75 | 75 |
PROGRAMS
General Management and Administration
Program Description
This program provides support services to the following operational programs: administrative services, technical and legal assessment, handling of complaints, auditing, internal oversight and others.
Objectives
- Implement public policy to effectively respond to the creation of new jobs and reduce the unemployment rate.
- Acquire new sources of financing that allow for the development of projects designed to create jobs and offer training to young people and adults.
Customers
Agency administrative and operational personnel
Human Resources
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff | 312 | 194 | 117 | 75 |
| Total, Positions | 312 | 194 | 117 | 75 |
Program Description
Encourages the creation of non-subsidized employment opportunities in the public and private sectors for human capital 16 years old or older and employment services for workers from 18 to 64 years of age that receive disability benefits. In addition, it offers training for participants to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform in a job according to the employment market supply and demand.
Objetive
- To encourage the development of skills, knowledge and abilities by offering training in the areas of job market demand for the benefit of the participants in public and private sector and non-profit entities.
| Statistical Data | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| ||||
| Customers served | 283 | 1,924 | 1,924 | |
Customers
The unemployed, partially disabled, college and high school students
Human Resources
Borrowed by the Management and Administration Program because their functions are temporary and depend on the program for which the resources are assigned.
FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET
The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is $10,641,000. This funding includes $5,831,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $2,218,000 from Special Appropriations - General Fund and $2,000,000 from Other Income.
Operational Expenses reflect an increase of $2,648,000 in comparison with the funds allocated for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. This increase will cover the rental cost of the local offices and other administrative expenses.
The funds adopted and funded from the Joint Resolution - General Budget will help meet the strategic goals and programmatic commitments established for the creation of employment.
A Special Appropriations - General Fund of $2,810,000 is included for job creation in the public and private sectors under the Employment Opportunities Program. These funds will be used to service the unemployed, partially disabled and college and high school students.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Program | ||||
| Operational Expenses | Actual | Actual | Budget | Adopted |
| General Management and Administration | 11,783 | 8,845 | 5,183 | 5,831 |
| Jobs Opportunity | 3,000 | 2,700 | 810 | 4,810 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 14,783 | 11,545 | 5,993 | 10,641 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Jobs Opportunity | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Total, Program | 14,783 | 11,545 | 7,993 | 10,641 |
| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 11,783 | 4,521 | 3,215 | 5,831 |
| Special Appropriations - General Fund | 3,000 | 2,700 | 810 | 2,810 |
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,000 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 4,324 | 1,968 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 14,783 | 11,545 | 5,993 | 10,641 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Special Appropriations - General Fund | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 14,783 | 11,545 | 7,993 | 10,641 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 8,947 | 5,515 | 4,164 | 3,640 |
| Rent and Utilities | 306 | 221 | 63 | 343 |
| Purchased Services | 2,023 | 1,797 | 888 | 1,575 |
| Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions | 3,000 | 2,700 | 810 | 4,810 |
| Transportation Expenses | 43 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Professional Services | 323 | 309 | 62 | 197 |
| Other Expenses | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| Non Distributed Allocations | 6 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Previous Years Debt Payments | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Purchases | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 14,783 | 11,545 | 5,993 | 10,641 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Total, Expense Category | 14,783 | 11,545 | 7,993 | 10,641 |
SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM
General Management and Administration
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| ||||
| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 11,783 | 4,521 | 3,215 | 5,831 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 4,324 | 1,968 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 11,783 | 8,845 | 5,183 | 5,831 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 11,783 | 8,845 | 5,183 | 5,831 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 8,947 | 5,515 | 4,164 | 3,640 |
| Rent and Utilities | 306 | 221 | 63 | 343 |
| Purchased Services | 2,023 | 1,797 | 888 | 1,575 |
| Transportation Expenses | 43 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Professional Services | 323 | 309 | 62 | 197 |
| Other Expenses | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| Non Distributed Allocations | 6 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Previous Years Debt Payments | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Purchases | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 11,783 | 8,845 | 5,183 | 5,831 |
| Total, Expense Category | 11,783 | 8,845 | 5,183 | 5,831 |
Jobs Opportunity
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| ||||
| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,000 |
| Special Appropriations - General Fund | 3,000 | 2,700 | 810 | 2,810 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 3,000 | 2,700 | 810 | 4,810 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Special Appropriations - General Fund | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 3,000 | 2,700 | 2,810 | 4,810 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions | 3,000 | 2,700 | 810 | 4,810 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 3,000 | 2,700 | 810 | 4,810 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Total, Expense Category | 3,000 | 2,700 | 2,810 | 4,810 |