INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act 42-2010, known as the Inspector General of the Government of Puerto Rico Act, created the Inspector General Office and ascribed it to the Governor's Office.


MISSION

Establish an integrated and coordinated system of audits, preventive studies and evaluations in governmental organizations for the purpose of eliminating redundancy and bureaucracy in public services, as well as optimizing the use of resources and avoiding their improper use. In the same manner, eliminate corrupt activity and identify officials who do not manage public funds adequately and use their office for personal gain.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Education and Prevention
  • Interventions
  • Investigations
  • Office of the Inspector General

PROGRAMS

General Management and Administration

Program Description

Develops and implements public policy related to sound practices of public administration in agencies' internal processes and in the management of state and federal funds. In addition, supervises the internal functioning of the Office and directs each unit.

Customers

The different programs and units of the Agency

Government integrity and efficiency

Program Description

Document the Annual Strategic Plan for Audits, Evaluations and Investigations, which will be submitted to the Governor's Committee for Integrity and Efficiency in the Government.

Customers

Government entities, including public corporations, municipalities, University of Puerto Rico, and non- profit entities that receive state and federal funds.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for 2012-2013 amounts to $5,558,000 from Joint Resolution-General Fund. The Operational expenses includes an increase of $1,760,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012. Per Act 42-2010, known as the Inspector General of the Goverment of Puerto Rico Act, auditors from the different agencies, departments and other govermmental entities were transferred to the Office.

Resources from the Joint Resolution-General Fund will allow the Office to meet its duties, continue to promote integrity in the management of public funds, in order to prevent fraud and corruption.

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Proposed
General Management and Administration 0 307 835 1,470
Government integrity and efficiency 0 2,804 2,993 4,118
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 3,111 3,828 5,588
Total, Program 0 3,111 3,828 5,588
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 0 334 3,828 5,588
Local Stabilization Fund 0 2,777 0 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 3,111 3,828 5,588
Total, Funding Sources 0 3,111 3,828 5,588
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 0 3,035 3,574 4,583
Rent and Utilities 0 1 0 25
Purchased Services 0 10 0 198
Transportation Expenses 0 55 154 169
Professional Services 0 0 0 500
Other Expenses 0 10 100 38
Equipment Purchases 0 0 0 37
Office Supplies and other Materials 0 0 0 38
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 0 3,111 3,828 5,588
Total, Expense Category 0 3,111 3,828 5,588