OFFICE OF YOUTH AFFAIRS.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 34 of July 13, 1978, as amended, known as the Office of Youth Affairs Act, created the office and ascribed it to the Governor's Office.

MISSION

To ensure the implementation of the Government of Puerto Rico's public policy, taking into account the aspirations and goals of youth between the ages of 13 and 19, through the coordination of direct, immediate accessible and efficient services with the cooperation of public agencies, private entities, citizens and the active participation of young people to support their integral development.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administration
  • Auxiliary Area of Services
  • Communications Office
  • Human Resources
  • Legal Affairs
  • Office of the Deputy Director
  • Office of the Executive Director
  • Technology and Information
PROGRAM

Coordination, Guidance, and Follow up of Youth Services

Program Description

Offers direct services to young people between the ages of 13 and 29 at their family and community settings. To develop activities in coordination with other governmental agencies, municipalities, organizations and private businesses. Establish services in accordance with young people's needs, for example: the Youth Employment Program, Student Trips, Theater Forum and Plenary Sessions, Academic Development and Work Orientation, OYA Club (Promotion of Youth Organizations),, Youth Cultural Development and Micro-Business Program.

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Jobs created 190 750 750
Program participating employers 293 100 100
Schools impacted 394 300 300
Workshops 854 1,000 1,000
Youth benefited 42,356 15,000 15,000

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Young people from 13 to 29 years old

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $4,017,000. This amount includes $2,194,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund and $1,823,000 from Special Appropriations.

Operational Expenses reflect a decrease of $3,028,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of an early retirement incentive program and the loss of State Special Funds that expired in 2011-2012. There is also a reduction in Other Income due to the loss of non-recurring funds.

Resources from the Joint Resolution General Fund will be used to continue to provide youth related services and Special Appropriations will be used according to Act 463-2004, the Youth Employment Program, which provides young people job opportunities.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Proposed
Coordination, Guidance, and Follow up of Youth Services 9,417 7,334 7,045 4,017
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 9,417 7,334 7,045 4,017
Total, Program 9,417 7,334 7,045 4,017
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 2,768 527 2,329 2,194
Special Appropriations - General Fund 1,803 1,803 1,803 1,823
Local Stabilization Fund 2,036 2,067 0 0
Federal Grants 66 104 0 0
Other Income 0 0 100 0
State Special Funds 2,744 2,833 2,813 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 9,417 7,334 7,045 4,017
Total, Funding Sources 9,417 7,334 7,045 4,017
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 3,882 2,913 3,191 3,088
Rent and Utilities 229 59 93 73
Purchased Services 467 464 286 81
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 765 0 239 239
Transportation Expenses 2,105 2,351 2,356 50
Professional Services 155 1,046 504 260
Other Expenses 50 118 196 82
Non Distributed Allocations 1,699 0 0 0
Previous Years Debt Payments 0 7 0 0
Equipment Purchases 3 332 73 72
Office Supplies and other Materials 62 44 107 72
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 9,417 7,334 7,045 4,017
Total, Expense Category 9,417 7,334 7,045 4,017