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LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act 1 - 2012
as amended, known as the Government Ethics Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
MISSION
Educate public servants by emphasizing their commitment to the ethical values that are essential to good government. Similarly, identify and sanction those who violate the core values of public service.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Academic Affairs
- Administrative Affairs
- Central Administration of Documents
- Deputy Director's Office
- Development of Ethical Thought Center
- Executive Director's Office
- Financial Reports Audit
- Human Resources and Professional Development
- Internal Audit Office
- Investigation and Administrative Processing
- Judicial Advisement
- Legal Affairs
- Management and Budget
- Press and Communication
- Technology and Information
PROGRAM
Investigation of Unprofessional Conduct Complaints
Program Description
Provides information and promotes the diffusion of ethical knowledge and standards through lectures, seminars and workshops for public servants and citizens. Also, disseminates information about the operations of the Government Ethics Office. Emits comments and provides advice related to the functions of the agency and its law. Similarly, implements and enforces the dispositions established in Chapters III and IV of the Government Ethics Act that includes ethical standards and the obligation of specific officials and public employees to submit financial reports. Evaluates and investigates any statements presented by any private citizen or any official or employee of Puerto Rico about possible violations to the Government Ethics Act.
Customers
Officials, public servants and ex public servants from the Executive Branch, the Legislature and the Judicial Branch, along with those from Municipalities.
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET
The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 ascends to $10,290,000 from the Joint Resolution of the General Fund. Per Act no. 12 of July 24, 1985, as amended, the proposed budget is the same as the current year's budget. The Office will submit its request for funds directly to the Legislative Assembly. It will also prepare an Annual Work Plan that highlight the year's milestones and goals and will evaluate how these were accomplished.
The proposed budget will allow the Agency to continue the formulation and implementation of public policy related to ethical conduct.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
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| Program |
|
| Operational Expenses |
Actual |
Actual |
Budget |
Proposed |
| Investigation of Unprofessional Conduct Complaints |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
| Total, Program |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
| |
| Funding Sources |
|
| Operational Expenses |
|
| Joint Resolution - General Fund |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
| Total, Funding Sources |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
| |
| Expense Category |
|
| Operational Expenses |
|
| Payroll and Related Expenses |
7,510 |
7,510 |
7,510 |
7,510 |
| Rent and Utilities |
102 |
210 |
206 |
248 |
| Purchased Services |
1,318 |
1,318 |
1,298 |
1,266 |
| Transportation Expenses |
48 |
48 |
47 |
47 |
| Professional Services |
616 |
616 |
607 |
607 |
| Other Expenses |
626 |
518 |
553 |
553 |
| Equipment Purchases |
70 |
70 |
69 |
59 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
| Total, Expense Category |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
10,290 |
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