OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act. 81-1991, as amended, known as The Autonomous Municipalities of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Act, created the office of the Commissioner for Municipal Affairs (OCAM, Spanish acronym).

MISSION

Counsels and regulates municipalities' autonomous development within a healthy administrative environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administration
  • Assessment, Regulation and Financial Intervention
  • Commissioner's Office
  • Community and Faith Based Organizations
  • Federal Programs
  • Internal Audit Office
  • Legal Counsel
  • Public Order Codes
  • Technology and Information

PROGRAM

Economic and Technical Assistance to Municipalities

Program Description

Provides technical and professional assistance to the municipalities, as it relates to their organization, administration, performance and operations. In addition, it encourages the development of community organizations in accord with the dispositions of the Autonomous Municipalities Act.

Customers

The 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico and their respective mayors and municipal legislators, as well as the community based organizations.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $33,373,000. This amount includes $3,289,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund, $1,736,000 from Special Appropriations General Fund and $28,348,000 in Federal Grants.

Operating Expenses reflect a decrease of $474,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to an 11% reduction in the funds received from the Community Development Block Grant.

Resources from the Joint Resolution General Fund will be used to continue to provide advice and implement regulations that enforce compliance with general accounting standards and the Office of the Comptroller. In addition, it will enforce practices directed to improving processes identified as administrative or accounting findings.

Special Appropriations include $1,736,000 to be distributed among the following organizations: Mayor's Federation, Mayor's Association, Members of the Municipal Assembly Association, Members of the Municipal Assembly Federation and for the operational expenses of the Municipal Communities Organization Unit.

The contributing Federal Program is the Community Development Block Grant, used for the development of the community, infrastructure, the economy and housing. The Homeownership Program, developed by the Commisioner, will subsidize homes for first time buyers. In addition, through the Department of Justice's Juvenile Justice Program the Commisioner will help continue crime prevention and minor rehabilitation work.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Proposed
Economic and Technical Assistance to Municipalities 4,308 4,123 4,330 3,856
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 4,308 4,123 4,330 3,856
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations
Economic and Technical Assistance to Municipalities 2,952 7,970 5,671 1,736
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 2,952 7,970 5,671 1,736
 
Capital Improvements
Economic and Technical Assistance to Municipalities 46,850 51,045 42,824 27,781
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 46,850 51,045 42,824 27,781
Total, Program 54,110 63,138 52,825 33,373
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 1,854 1,522 3,288 3,289
Local Stabilization Fund 1,498 1,559 0 0
Federal Grants 956 1,042 874 567
Other Income 0 0 168 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 4,308 4,123 4,330 3,856
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 899 1,205 1,736 1,736
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 2,053 6,765 3,935 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 2,952 7,970 5,671 1,736
 
Capital Improvements  
Federal Grants 46,850 51,045 42,824 27,781
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 46,850 51,045 42,824 27,781
Total, Funding Sources 54,110 63,138 52,825 33,373
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 2,859 2,624 2,482 2,345
Rent and Utilities 71 86 83 67
Purchased Services 239 230 226 176
Transportation Expenses 19 20 33 33
Professional Services 5 5 5 5
Other Expenses 0 56 60 0
Previous Years Debt Payments 17 0 0 0
Equipment Purchases 7 0 30 0
Federal Grants Matching Allocation 1,081 1,085 1,392 1,224
Office Supplies and other Materials 10 17 19 6
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 4,308 4,123 4,330 3,856
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Contributions to Non Governmental Entities 899 1,205 1,736 1,736
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens 2,053 6,765 3,935 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 2,952 7,970 5,671 1,736
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 46,850 51,045 42,824 27,781
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 46,850 51,045 42,824 27,781
Total, Expense Category 54,110 63,138 52,825 33,373