Program Description

Plans, supervises, provides support and audits the agency's operational programs. It is responsible for imposing sanctions and administrative fines against persons or entities that violate the Horse Racing Act and the Horse Racing Regulation. Supervises the Agustín Mercado Reverón Horse Racing Vocational School. It fosters direct and indirect employment opportunities for Special Communities. Collaborates with the agricultural sector through livestock feeds and the raising of purebred horses.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Administrative fines	26	60	60
Cases filed in court	110	230	230
General improper collections	2	7	7
Horse racing jury fines	239	280	280
Other debts-participants	4	5	4
Resolutions	64	150	150
Unresolved complaints	20	10	10

Statistical data is information provided by the Agency during the budgeting process of Fiscal Year 2012-2013.

Customers

Natural or legal persons who participate in horse racing activities and who are issued licenses.

Program Description

Prepares racing programs in accordance with the Annual Racing Plan, and performs medical evaluations to diagnose the physical condition of race horses. Supervises the official events and certifies the results. Audits the judging and horse betting system and regulates the use of medication and substances on racing horses, in conformity with Controlled Medication Regulation. Maintains a registry of all active and inactive race horses, native colts and fillies and imported horses. Issues licenses to all natural and legal persons to authorize their participation in horse racing activities.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Annual races	263	263	263
Electronic video game system	1,750	2,200	2,500
Foals newborn	499	384	384
Hipic activity Licenses issued	1,291	1,245	1,245
Horse racing agents	670	700	750
Horses samples	25,820	33,100	38,760
Imported horses	310	278	278
Native horses	357	364	364

Customers

Fans, gamblers and persons participating in horse racing activities bearing an authorized license: owners, breeders, grooms, exercise riders, horse blacksmiths, jockeys, veterinarians, agents, horse traders, trainers, jockey agents, off track betting agents and veterinary assistants.

Program Description

Regulates the horse racing sport and establishes the requirements that must be met by all Race Tracks in Puerto Rico, in accordance with their quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative powers. Issues, suspends or cancels race track owner licenses. Reviews decisions related to violation of laws and regulations.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Cases filed and pending	47	60	60
Hearings and meetings held	73	97	110
Resolutions and orders issued	388	438	520
Trophies approved and racetrack appearance	16	44	60

The data is provided by Statistical Reports of Positions Held as certified by the Agency. The figures for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 are projections made during the budgetary process.

Customers

Natural or legal persons who participate in horse racing activities and who are issued licenses and horse track owners.

Program Description

Provides competent and capable personnel for the purpose of professionalizing the industry and to promote its growth in Puerto Rico and Latin America. It provides education and training in all areas related to the horse racing industry. Ensures education aimed at the development of talents and skills to contribute to personal, economic and social fulfillment of the participant. Broadens educational offerings for purposes of increasing the work force. Strengthens specialized vocational studies. Promotes more jobs. Minimizes school drop outs and illiteracy and provides the student the opportunity to obtain a High School Diploma.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Blacksmith	13	24	15
Drop out students	39	32	33
Gallopers	16	15	15
Horses Medical Technician	8	10	10
Raiders	16	15	15
Stable boys	63	60	65
Trainers	10	22	13

Stadistical data is information provided by the Agency during the budgeting process of Fiscal Year 2012-2013.

Customers

Citizens who wish to become jockeys, trainers, blacksmiths, stable boys, tamers, race horse medical technicians and exercise riders.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $3,880,000. This amount includes $2,488,000 from the Joint Resolution General Budget and $1,392,000 from State Special Funds.

Operational expenses reflect a decrease of $156,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of cost control measures and an early retirement incentive program.

State Special Fund is generated from 40% of unclaimed prizes and of penalties imposed by the Horse Racing Regulation of January 29, 1990, brought about by fines and the issuance of licenses for participation in horse racing activities, as provided by Act 56-1994.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES