LABOR DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act 97-1991, as amended, known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Technological Occupational Training System created the Occupational Development and Recourses Development Council and the Technological Occupational Training Consultation Commission. Act No. 105-220 of August 7, 1998, known as the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) consolidated and coordinated state and local government employment opportunities, training and literacy. These offerings for adults, displaced workers and youth will be provided through the consortia administered by the Occupational Development and Human Resources Development Council.

MISSION

To plan, coordinate and administer strategies directed towards occupational development and strengthening workforce development.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administration
  • Auditing and Oversight
  • Communications and Public Relations
  • Finances
  • Human Resources
  • Legal Affairs
  • Office of the Deputy Director
  • Office of the Executive Director
  • Operations and Support Services
  • Planning, Programming and Evaluation
  • State Board
  • State Unit for Displaced Workers and Employers


PROGRAM

Occupational Development Systems Regulation and Inspection


Program Description

The Program acts as a regulatory and oversight entity that assesses, coordinates and establishes public policy related to occupational development and human resources.


Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Customers served 54 54 64

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

Customers

Governmental agencies, municipalities, consortia and private entities



FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is $62,478,000 in Federal Grants funded through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

Other Income reflects a decrease of $15,300,000 in comparison with the funds assigned in Fiscal Year 2011-2012. These are funds non-recurrent assigned through JR 62-2011 and were be used for operational expenses and to provide services to workers.

Reorganization Plan No. 4-2011 amended the Occupational and Human Resources Development Council's Organic Act and renamed it the Labor Development Administration to comply with federal laws and effectively design and implement public policy related to Occupational Development and Human Resources.

Funds will be used to promote employment and to provide services for youth and displaced workers, which are included in the Donations, Subsidies and Distributions expense category. They are distributed among fifteen geographic areas around the Island.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Proposed
Occupational Development Systems Regulation and Inspection 157,491 98,159 77,778 62,478
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 157,491 98,159 77,778 62,478
Total, Program 157,491 98,159 77,778 62,478
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 61,559 19,852 0 0
Federal Grants 95,932 78,307 62,478 62,478
Other Income 0 0 15,300 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 157,491 98,159 77,778 62,478
Total, Funding Sources 157,491 98,159 77,778 62,478
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 10,772 9,031 4,048 4,048
Rent and Utilities 378 148 181 234
Purchased Services 1,960 1,039 1,113 1,113
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 61,078 82,149 55,971 55,971
Transportation Expenses 510 257 258 258
Professional Services 22,950 4,193 329 329
Other Expenses 1,073 31 197 197
Non Distributed Allocations 56,212 0 15,300 0
Equipment Purchases 825 734 256 203
Office Supplies and other Materials 169 38 113 113
Advertising and Media Expenses 1,564 539 12 12
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 157,491 98,159 77,778 62,478
Total, Expense Category 157,491 98,159 77,778 62,478