SPECIAL INDEPENDENT PROSECUTOR PANEL.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act. No. 2 of February 23, 1988, as amended, creates the Special Independent Prosecutor Panel and the position of Special Independent Prosecutor.


MISSION

Provide a neutral and independent forum to quickly clarify illegal actions attributed to government officials.


VISION

Be an example of objective, impartial and excellent investigation.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The following organizational units compose the Office of the Special Independent Prosecutor Panel:

  • Administration Area
  • Processing and Investigation Area
  • Executive Director's Office
  • Special Independent Prosecutor's Panel


GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Office of the Special Independent Prosecutor Panel is located at No. 500 Tanca Street, Ochoa Building, Fourth Floor, Office 401, 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 20 13 14 18 20

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

PROGRAM

Investigation and Prosecution of Officials Involved in Criminal Conduct

Program Description

Designates special independent prosecutors to conduct all types of investigations related to individuals included in Section 4.2 of Act. No. 2, supra, as well as entities, documents related to its jurisdiction or assigments delineated by the Panel. In addition, solicits protection orders from the Courts to prohibit any conduct that can affect a witnesses. Files accusations and processes pertinent lawsuits within thirty days of completing the investigation. Also, prepares impartial and final reports.

Customers

Justice Department, Comptroller's Office, Government Ethics Office, and private citizens.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 18 13 14 20
Judges, Lawyers, and Legal Staff 2 0 0 0
Total, Positions 20 13 14 20


FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The approved consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 ascends to $2,064,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund.

Operating Expenses reflect a net increase of $64,000, compared to the funds assigned for fiscal year 2010-2011.This increase will be used for the development of a citizen education campaign.

In accordance with Act. No. 2 of February 23, 1988, as amended, The Special Independent Prosecutor Panel will submit its petition for fiscal funds directly to the Legislative Assembly.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Investigation and Prosecution of Officials Involved in Criminal Conduct 1,831 1,836 2,000 2,064
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,831 1,836 2,000 2,064
Total, Program 1,831 1,836 2,000 2,064
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 1,831 1,214 1,285 2,064
Local Stabilization Fund 0 622 715 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,831 1,836 2,000 2,064
Total, Funding Sources 1,831 1,836 2,000 2,064
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 784 794 794 792
Rent and Utilities 48 48 48 48
Purchased Services 181 202 202 199
Transportation Expenses 89 72 72 71
Professional Services 610 589 589 663
Other Expenses 63 75 239 235
Equipment Purchases 33 32 32 32
Office Supplies and other Materials 23 24 24 24
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,831 1,836 2,000 2,064
Total, Expense Category 1,831 1,836 2,000 2,064