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LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act No. 77 of June 19, 1979,
as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration Act.
MISSION
Represents the Government of Puerto Rico, its dependencies and municipalities before the federal government, state and local governments and other private and public sector entities in the United States.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Administration, Budget and Finances
- Communications and Public Relations
- Federal Proposals
- Inter-Governmental Division
- Legal Affairs
- Legislative Affairs
- Office of the Executive Director
- Regional Offices
PROGRAMS
Guidance in Federal Affairs
Program Description
Promotes relationships between the departments and agencies of the Government of Puerto Rico, Federal Agencies and the United States Congress.
Customers
Government of Puerto Rico's departments and agencies
Service Collaboration and Guidance in Regional Offices
Program Description
Acts as liaison between the local and national Hispanic Organizations throughout the United States.
Customers
Hispanic Communities
Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner, Representation Expenses
Program Description
Pays for expenses incurred by the Resident Commissioner that are not covered by contributions from the United States Congress.
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET
The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is $4,535,000. This amount includes $4,432,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund and $103,000 from Special Appropriations - General Fund.
Operational expenses reflect a decrease of $106,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of cost control measures and a decrease in non- recurring expenses.
Resources from the Joint Resolution-General Fund will allow the Administration to continue to identify new funding opportunities related to high priority work areas, such as: education, health, housing, transportation, energy and safety, in compliance with state agencies and federal programs standards.
An additional Special Appropriations is included to continue working on initiatives aimed at attaining the well-being of Puerto Ricans living in the United States.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
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| Program |
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| Operational Expenses |
Actual |
Actual |
Budget |
Proposed |
| Guidance in Federal Affairs |
3,669 |
3,809 |
4,009 |
3,916 |
| Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner, Representation Expenses |
292 |
345 |
380 |
374 |
| Service Collaboration and Guidance in Regional Offices |
482 |
265 |
252 |
245 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
4,443 |
4,419 |
4,641 |
4,535 |
| Total, Program |
4,443 |
4,419 |
4,641 |
4,535 |
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| Funding Sources |
|
| Operational Expenses |
|
| Joint Resolution - General Fund |
2,650 |
2,419 |
4,538 |
4,432 |
| Special Appropriations - General Fund |
0 |
0 |
103 |
103 |
| Local Stabilization Fund |
1,793 |
2,000 |
0 |
0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
4,443 |
4,419 |
4,641 |
4,535 |
| Total, Funding Sources |
4,443 |
4,419 |
4,641 |
4,535 |
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| Expense Category |
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| Operational Expenses |
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| Payroll and Related Expenses |
2,949 |
2,604 |
2,483 |
2,383 |
| Rent and Utilities |
61 |
42 |
63 |
57 |
| Purchased Services |
941 |
822 |
980 |
971 |
| Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Transportation Expenses |
137 |
109 |
121 |
121 |
| Professional Services |
107 |
649 |
643 |
651 |
| Other Expenses |
139 |
96 |
131 |
131 |
| Non Distributed Allocations |
0 |
0 |
172 |
166 |
| Equipment Purchases |
66 |
31 |
10 |
10 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials |
39 |
56 |
32 |
39 |
| Advertising and Media Expenses |
4 |
10 |
4 |
4 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
4,443 |
4,419 |
4,641 |
4,535 |
| Total, Expense Category |
4,443 |
4,419 |
4,641 |
4,535 |
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