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LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act 20-2001,
as amended, known as the Office of the Women's Advocate Act, created the Office as a judicial entity, independent, separate from any other agency or public entity. It also created the position of the Women's Advocate with investigative, prosecuting and quasi-judicial powers to implement public policy.
MISSION
Encourage the development of women, promoting equality and fairness. Eradicate all instances of discrimination and violence. Promote and enforce public policies that guarantee women's human rights and educate the community to take proactive and affirmative decisions in defense of women's rights.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Administration
- Advisory Council1
- Advocate's Office
- Budget and Finance
- Communications and Press Office
- Education and Support Services
- Human Resources
- Integrated Support and Services Response Center for Women Call Center
- Legal Affairs
- Planning, Monitoring and Affirmative Action
- Technology and Information
PROGRAM
Women's Affairs
Program Description
Designs, coordinates and offers conferences in topics such as: domestic violence, education and fairness in the work environment. In addition, educates, offers legal counsel, conducts investigations about cases related to affairs that affect women's rights and promotes legislation to benefit women.
| Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
| Bills and position papers to the legislature |
58 |
58 |
58 |
| Community educational activities |
359 |
350 |
380 |
| Complaints filed |
121 |
130 |
130 |
| Complaints resolved |
58 |
65 |
65 |
| Customers served |
13,400 |
13,000 |
14,000 |
| Help line phone calls |
4,110 |
4,000 |
4,300 |
| Judicial investigations |
248 |
260 |
260 |
| New complaints |
100 |
120 |
120 |
| Persons impacted in educational and community activities |
31,662 |
31,000 |
32,000 |
| Resolved complaints |
79 |
85 |
85 |
| Services coordination & follow up |
2,542 |
2,650 |
2,700 |
| Services offered by ONGs and agencies |
34,259 |
36,000 |
36,000 |
Customers
Non-governmental organizations
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET
The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $7,266,000. This amount includes $2,211,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $3,100,000 from Special Appropriations - General Fund and $1,955,000 in Federal Funds.
Operational expenses reflect a decrease of $2,089,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to a loss of non-recurring ARRA funds and other funds assigned through Act 112-2011, known as the 2011-2012 Budgetary Support Fund.
Resources from the Joint Resolution General Fund will be used to continue to provide Domestic Violence Prevention education: to offer victims assistance and to per Act 54 of August 15, 1989, as amended, and educate the community with the support of other agencies and municipalities. It includes a Special Appropriation of $1,000,000 to assist non-profit organizations that provide support to battered women and to domestic violence victims; and $2,100,000 to promote the use of electronic tracking systems and global positioning system (GPS) for certain violent lawbreakers (EO 2008-048).
Contributing federal programs include: the Crime Victim Assistance, and the Sexual Assault and Violence Against Women Formula Grants.
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 |
| Women's Affairs |
5,767 |
5,115 |
9,355 |
7,266 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
5,767 |
5,115 |
9,355 |
7,266 |
| Total, Program |
5,767 |
5,115 |
9,355 |
7,266 |
| |
| Funding Sources |
|
| Operational Expenses |
|
| Joint Resolution - General Fund |
936 |
623 |
2,242 |
2,211 |
| Special Appropriations - General Fund |
1,828 |
1,000 |
3,800 |
3,100 |
| Local Stabilization Fund |
1,454 |
1,398 |
0 |
0 |
| Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA |
55 |
669 |
276 |
0 |
| Federal Grants |
1,494 |
1,425 |
2,037 |
1,955 |
| Other Income |
0 |
0 |
1,000 |
0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
5,767 |
5,115 |
9,355 |
7,266 |
| Total, Funding Sources |
5,767 |
5,115 |
9,355 |
7,266 |
| |
| Expense Category |
|
| Operational Expenses |
|
| Payroll and Related Expenses |
2,011 |
1,856 |
1,896 |
1,904 |
| Rent and Utilities |
101 |
96 |
46 |
50 |
| Purchased Services |
369 |
309 |
338 |
336 |
| Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions |
3,026 |
2,179 |
2,858 |
2,459 |
| Transportation Expenses |
16 |
12 |
20 |
20 |
| Professional Services |
136 |
626 |
105 |
105 |
| Other Expenses |
34 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
| Non Distributed Allocations |
0 |
0 |
3,800 |
2,100 |
| Equipment Purchases |
55 |
11 |
8 |
8 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials |
13 |
15 |
27 |
27 |
| Advertising and Media Expenses |
6 |
4 |
250 |
250 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
5,767 |
5,115 |
9,355 |
7,266 |
| Total, Expense Category |
5,767 |
5,115 |
9,355 |
7,266 |
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