INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

ACT No. 42 of April 16, 2010, known as the Inspector General of the Government of Puerto Rico Law, created the Inspector General Office and abscribed it to the Governor's Office.


MISSION

Establish an integrated and coordinated system of audits, preventive studies and evaluations in governmental organizations for the purpose of eliminating redundancy and bureaucracy in public services, as well as optimizing the use of resources and avoiding their improper use. In the same manner, eliminate corrupt activity and identify officials who do not manage public funds adequately and use their office for personal gain.

VISION

Establish high levels of transparency, honesty and integrity in public service in order to recover and restore people's confidence in the government. This will be done by establishing prevention and inspection of the use of public funds.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The following organizational units compose the Inspector General Office.

  • Education and Prevention
  • Interventions
  • Investigations
  • Office of the Inspector General

In addition, the Governor's Committee for Government Integrity and Efficiency is abscribed to it.


GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Inspector General Office is located on Cruz Street, corner of Tetun No. 254, in Old 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 0 0 0 1 41

In fiscal year 2010-2011, according to the certification of Sept./10 the positions are presented at the Office of Management and Budget and in Feb./11 the position of Executive Director is presented.

PROGRAMS

General Management and Administration

Program Description

Develops and implements public policy related to sound practices of public administration in agencies' internal processes and in the management of state and federal funds. In addition, supervises the internal functioning of the Office and directs each unit.

Objectives

  • Establish an efficient and dynamic organization focused on quality of service.
  • Optimize resources to achieve economy, efficiency and effectiveness in government.

Customers

The different programs and units of the Agency

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 0 0 0 2
Other staff 0 0 0 1
Total, Positions 0 0 0 3

Government integrity and efficiency

Program Description

Document the Annual Strategic Plan for Audits, Evaluations and Investigations, which will be submitted to the Governor's Committee for Integrity and Efficiency in the Government.


Objectives

  • Coordinate and expand governmental efforts to promote integrity and efficiency in the management of state and federal funds, as well as detect and prevent fraud, misappropriation and abuse in the use of public funds.
  • Conduct preventive studies to detect possible diversion that may lead to corruption and misappropriation of funds, anti-ethical behavior, abuse of power by public servants, and irregularities in agency operations.
  • Evaluate, examine and corroborate allegations and reports about possible violations of laws and regulations.
  • Refer reports that contain any type of violation or administrative infraction to the Government Ethics Office, to the Justice Department and the Comptroller's Office, as pertinent.
  • Maintain information related to the costs of investigations of non-governmental entities that incur in improper conduct, and cooperate with administrative and judicial agencies in the recovery of these costs.
  • Follow up on corrective action plans and give advice on instituting these plans.
  • Conduct audits and investigations to evaluate the results of programs, processes and projects, the use of federal and state funds in compliance with public policy, laws and regulations, as well as financial reliability and integrity, among other aspects.


Customers

Government entities, including public corporations, municipalities, University of Puerto Rico, and non- profit entities that receive state and federal funds.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 0 0 0 3
Other staff 0 0 0 35
Total, Positions 0 0 0 38


FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 ascends to $3,828,000. The funds originate from the Joint Resolution General Fund.

Operational Expenses reflect an increase of de $535,000, compared to the funds appropriated for fiscal year 2010-2011. This increase will allow the Office to fulfill its responsibilities to promote integrity and efficiency in management of public funds, prevent fraud and corruption.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
General Management and Administration 0 0 298 835
Government integrity and efficiency 0 0 2,995 2,993
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 3,293 3,828
Total, Program 0 0 3,293 3,828
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 0 439 3,828
Local Stabilization Fund 0 0 2,854 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 3,293 3,828
Total, Funding Sources 0 0 3,293 3,828
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 0 0 3,137 3,574
Transportation Expenses 0 0 156 154
Other Expenses 0 0 0 100
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 3,293 3,828
Total, Expense Category 0 0 3,293 3,828



SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM

General Management and Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 0 30 835
Local Stabilization Fund 0 0 268 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 298 835
Total, Funding Sources 0 0 298 835
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 0 0 298 735
Other Expenses 0 0 0 100
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 298 835
Total, Expense Category 0 0 298 835
 

Government integrity and efficiency

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 0 409 2,993
Local Stabilization Fund 0 0 2,586 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 2,995 2,993
Total, Funding Sources 0 0 2,995 2,993
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 0 0 2,839 2,839
Transportation Expenses 0 0 156 154
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 0 2,995 2,993
Total, Expense Category 0 0 2,995 2,993