OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 12 of July 24, 1985, as amended, known as the Government Ethics Law of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

MISSION

Educate public servants in their total commitment to the ethical values that are essential to good government. Similarly, identify and sanction those who violate the core values of public service.

VISION

Promote values that should be a part of every public servant's thought process and performance, in order to contribute to building a better society.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The following organizational units compose the Government Ethics Office:

  • Academic Affairs
  • Administrative Affairs
  • Central Administration of Documents
  • Development of Ethical Thought Center
  • Executive Director's Office
  • Executive Sub Director's Office
  • Financial Reports Audit Area
  • Human Resources and Professional Development
  • Internal Audit Office
  • Investigation and Administrative Processing
  • Judicial Advisement
  • Legal Advisement
  • Management and Budget
  • Press and Communication
  • Systems Information


GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Government Ethic Office is located at 108 Ganges Street, El Paraso Urbanization, in San Juan.

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 148 148 148 148 148

The figures from years 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011 y 2011-2012 proceed from reports, as submitted by the Agency on September 30 of each year. The figures for fiscal year 2011-2012 were estimated by the Agency during the Budget Formulation process for fiscal year 2011-2012. The positions at the Agency are exempt from the stipulations of Law 7 dated March 9, 2009, as amended. Therefore, the figures for fiscal year 2011-2012 do not include the reducing effect of Law 7, supra.

PROGRAM

Investigation of Unprofessional Conduct Complaints

Program Description

Provides information and promotes the diffusion and knowledge of ethical standards through lectures, seminars and workshops for public servants and citizens. Also, disseminates information about the operations of the Government Ethics Office. Furthermore, counsels and provides comments regarding the functions of the agency and its law. Similarly, implants and enforces the dispositions established in Chapters III and IV of the Government Ethics Law that includes ethical standards and the obligation of specific officials and public employees to submit financial reports. Evaluates and investigates any statements presented by any private citizen or any official or employee of Puerto Rico about possible violations to the Government Ethics Law.

Customers

Officials, public servants and ex public servants from the Executive Branch, the Legislature and the Judicial Branch, along with those from Municipalities.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 148 148 148 148
Total, Positions 148 148 148 148


FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 ascends to $10,290,000. The funds originate from the Joint Resolution of the General Budget.

Act No. 12 of July 24, 1985, as amended, states that the funds of the Government Ethics Office will be the same as the amount provided in the current budget. The Office submits its annual budget request directly to the Legislative Assembly. According to its practice of administrative and fiscal autonomy, the OEG prepares a work plan where it establishes goals and objectives, as well as methods to evaluate its effectiveness based on the fulfillment of these.

The funds allow for the continuation of promotion and formulation of policies and programs for ethical and moral conduct for public servants.



SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Investigation of Unprofessional Conduct Complaints 10,290 10,290 10,290 10,290
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 10,290 10,290 10,290 10,290
Total, Program 10,290 10,290 10,290 10,290
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 10,290 10,290 10,290 10,290
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 10,290 10,290 10,290 10,290
Total, Funding Sources 10,290 10,290 10,290 10,290
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 7,510 7,510 7,510 7,510
Rent and Utilities 102 102 210 206
Purchased Services 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,298
Transportation Expenses 60 48 48 47
Professional Services 685 616 616 607
Other Expenses 545 626 518 553
Equipment Purchases 70 70 70 69
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 10,290 10,290 10,290 10,290
Total, Expense Category 10,290 10,290 10,290 10,290