PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act. No. 216 of September 12, 1996, as amended, created the Public Broadcasting Corporation. Said Corporation has perpetual existence with independent legal standing and separate from any other entity, department or instrument of the Government of Puerto Rico and is governed by a Board of Directors.

MISSION

Operate people of Puerto Rico's communications media and contribute to social, educational and cultural development, as well as enrich the Puerto Rican people through public broadcasting.

VISION

Transform the Corporation into an example of world-class community and public programming provider and offer educational, informative and entertaining programming and auxiliary efforts of the highest possible quality, making the Corportation an autonomous and self-sufficient broadcaster in Puerto Rico.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Public Broadcasting Corporation is composed of the following organizational units:

  • Administration Area
  • Radio Area
  • Engineering Department
  • Department of Marketing and External Resources
  • Department of Production
  • Board of Directors
  • Legal Affairs Office
  • Office of Internal Auditing
  • Office of Human Relations
  • Office of the President
  • Office of Chief of Information

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Public Broadcasting Corporation is located on No. 570 Hostos Ave., Baldrich in Hato Rey. It has television stations in Hato Rey and Mayaguez, 2 radio stations in Hato Rey, 5 transmission or retransmission installations throughout the island and a transmission satellite.

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 247 242 193 178 178

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

Provides administrative, public relations, fiscal, auditing and human resources service to carry out all the processes with effectiveness and efficiency.


Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Programming hours 8,760 8,760 8,760

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget formulation process.

Customers

The Corporation operates the following Raido and Television Stations:

San Juan: PRTV 3.1, Best TV 3,2, Kids TV 3.3, Vme 3.4, Noticias 24/7 3.5

Mayaguez: PRTV 6.1, Best TV 6.2, Kids TV 6.3, Vme 6.4, Noticias 24/7 6.5

Radio: FM Allegro 91.3, FM Jazz, 91.3HD2, FM News 91.3HD3, AM 940

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 31 51 32 41
Other staff 17 20 15 15
Total, Positions 48 71 47 56

Telecommunications System Maintenance

Program Description

Design, install and maintain the system of telecommunications. Also, transmit radio and television signals, as well as provide technical support for these and the production of programs.

Customers

Two radio stations and two television stations

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 7 3 4 3
Other staff 25 20 18 17
Total, Positions 32 23 22 20

Radio Stations Operations

Program Description

Administrates two radio stations, AM and FM, through a daily transmission of 24 hours.

Customers

Population of Puerto Rico

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 3 2 4 3
Other staff 21 18 15 16
Total, Positions 24 20 19 19

Television Programming and Production

Program Description

Produces, selects, evaluates and promotes the programs that are transmitted by the television stations, WIPR TV 6 in Hato Rey and WIMP TV 3 in Mayaguez.

Customers

Population of Puerto Rico

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 42 35 25 23
Other staff 101 93 80 60
Total, Positions 143 128 105 83


FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for the fiscal year 2011-2012 is $20,058,000. The resources include: $132,258,000 from the Joint Resolution of the General Fund, $2,100,000 from Special Appropriations of the General Fund, $2,500,000 from Revenues from Internal Sources and $2,200,000 in Federal Grants.

Operational Expenses reflect a decrease of $1,465,000, in comparison with the resources assigned for the fiscal year 2010-2011. This change is due to a reduction of Special Appropriations of the General Fund, it does not include resources for the transmission of the Central American Games Mayaguez 2010.

The resources of the Joint Resolution of the General Fund will allow the Corporation to continue offering of a broad educational, sports, artistic, musical, cultural and public interest programming through the digital signal, Channel 6 (PRTV 6.1 in San Juan) and Channel 3 (PRTV 3.1 in Mayaguez, through the channels: Best TV 6.2/3.2, Kid's TV 6.3/3.4 and News 24/7 and 6.5/3.5.

The signal has been integrated into the radio programming increasing the reach of the 940 AM band by 85% and the 91.3 FM by 50%. Special Appropriation - General Fund will be used for local production workshops, like the Lucy Boscana drama project and the radio drama project for our artistic class.

Revenues from Internal Sources are generated through the sale of advertising, sale of spaces on the air and local programming in television and radio diffusion. These resources will be used for operational expenses and to pay for production contracts.

The contributing federal grant is the Public Telecommunications Facilities Planning and Construction, to be used for the certifications of public broadcasters.




SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
General Management and Administration 5,244 2,299 2,365 2,940
Radio Stations Operations 2,721 1,332 2,303 2,262
Telecommunications System Maintenance 2,726 3,296 2,945 2,953
Television Programming and Production 14,606 13,054 13,910 11,903
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 25,297 19,981 21,523 20,058
Total, Program 25,297 19,981 21,523 20,058
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 17,841 6,158 4,833 13,258
Special Appropriations - General Fund 1,375 1,600 3,100 2,100
Federal Grants 3,672 2,200 2,200 2,200
Other Income 444 0 0 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 1,965 2,000 2,500 2,500
Local Stabilization Fund 0 8,023 8,890 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 25,297 19,981 21,523 20,058
Total, Funding Sources 25,297 19,981 21,523 20,058
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 12,707 10,231 9,773 9,333
Rent and Utilities 1,777 1,036 1,422 1,401
Purchased Services 1,720 556 556 550
Transportation Expenses 222 64 61 61
Professional Services 1,107 757 728 1,072
Other Expenses 6,668 7,102 8,838 7,469
Equipment Purchases 648 21 12 12
Office Supplies and other Materials 202 88 17 46
Advertising and Media Expenses 246 126 116 114
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 25,297 19,981 21,523 20,058
Total, Expense Category 25,297 19,981 21,523 20,058


SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM

General Management and Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Federal Grants 0 0 0 85
Joint Resolution - General Fund 5,133 503 175 2,387
Local Stabilization Fund 0 1,796 1,990 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 111 0 200 468
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 5,244 2,299 2,365 2,940
Total, Funding Sources 5,244 2,299 2,365 2,940
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 3,939 2,289 2,155 1,715
Rent and Utilities 465 10 10 10
Purchased Services 531 0 0 0
Transportation Expenses 73 0 0 0
Professional Services 0 0 0 1,015
Other Expenses 113 0 200 200
Office Supplies and other Materials 121 0 0 0
Advertising and Media Expenses 2 0 0 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 5,244 2,299 2,365 2,940
Total, Expense Category 5,244 2,299 2,365 2,940
 

Telecommunications System Maintenance

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 2,347 1,418 1,239 2,553
Local Stabilization Fund 0 1,178 1,306 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 379 0 400 400
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 700 0 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 2,726 3,296 2,945 2,953
Total, Funding Sources 2,726 3,296 2,945 2,953
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 1,358 1,503 1,452 1,452
Rent and Utilities 497 651 663 653
Purchased Services 368 342 342 338
Transportation Expenses 40 7 7 7
Professional Services 64 52 52 45
Other Expenses 379 712 400 400
Equipment Purchases 0 12 12 12
Office Supplies and other Materials 20 17 17 46
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 2,726 3,296 2,945 2,953
Total, Expense Category 2,726 3,296 2,945 2,953
 

Radio Stations Operations

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Federal Grants 503 0 500 500
Joint Resolution - General Fund 1,357 454 352 1,062
Local Stabilization Fund 0 678 751 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 486 0 500 500
Special Appropriations - General Fund 375 200 200 200
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 2,721 1,332 2,303 2,262
Total, Funding Sources 2,721 1,332 2,303 2,262
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 859 864 835 835
Rent and Utilities 187 25 205 202
Purchased Services 176 4 4 4
Transportation Expenses 15 13 13 13
Professional Services 84 67 38 0
Other Expenses 1,364 341 1,200 1,200
Office Supplies and other Materials 12 0 0 0
Advertising and Media Expenses 24 18 8 8
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 2,721 1,332 2,303 2,262
Total, Expense Category 2,721 1,332 2,303 2,262
 

Television Programming and Production

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Federal Grants 3,169 2,200 1,700 1,615
Joint Resolution - General Fund 9,004 3,783 3,067 7,256
Local Stabilization Fund 0 4,371 4,843 0
Other Income 444 0 0 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 989 2,000 1,400 1,132
Special Appropriations - General Fund 1,000 700 2,900 1,900
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 14,606 13,054 13,910 11,903
Total, Funding Sources 14,606 13,054 13,910 11,903
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 6,551 5,575 5,331 5,331
Rent and Utilities 628 350 544 536
Purchased Services 645 210 210 208
Transportation Expenses 94 44 41 41
Professional Services 959 638 638 12
Other Expenses 4,812 6,049 7,038 5,669
Equipment Purchases 648 9 0 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 49 71 0 0
Advertising and Media Expenses 220 108 108 106
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 14,606 13,054 13,910 11,903
Total, Expense Category 14,606 13,054 13,910 11,903