OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Section 22 of Article III of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico dated July 25, 1952, created the Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico. Act No. 9 of July 24, 1952, as amended, ascribes the Office of the Comptroller to the Legislative Branch.

MISSION

To independently and objectively monitor the use of public funds and property, in order to determine whether they were conducted according to law and to promote the effective and efficient use of government's funds to benefit our people.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Audit
  • Audit Matters and Professional Development
  • Comptroller's Office
  • Development of Strategies Against Corruption
  • Internal Audit Office
  • Legal Affairs
  • Strategic Planning, Quality Effort and Administration
  • Technology and Information

PROGRAM

Post Intervention of Government's Fiscal Operations

Program Description

Carries out periodic audits of revenue, accounts and disbursements of the Government of Puerto Rico, its agencies and municipalities, to determine if transactions were conducted in accordance with the laws and regulations of Puerto Rico. Publishes audits reports so that the agency can institute the appropriate corrective measures. Also introduces recommendations to other agency's that need to implement corrective measures. Verifies that the recommendations included in the audit report are carried out by the agencies. Maintains a registry of all contracts formalized by public organisms and municipalities.

Customers

All agencies, public corporations and instrumentalities of the Executive Branch, the Judicial Branch, the Legislative Branch, and organisms ascribed to the State Government, municipal government, non-profit organizations that administer public funds, the media, the associations, professional organizations, and the citizens.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $43,000,000, from the Joint Resolution General Fund.

The adopted budget is the same as the current year's budget. In accordance to Act. No. 9, of July 24, 1952, as amended, the Comptroller's Office will submit its request for funds directly to the Legislative Assembly. These resources will enable the Office of the Comptroller to independently and objectively monitor the use of public funds and property, in order to determine whether they were conducted according to law.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Post Intervention of Government's Fiscal Operations 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000
Total, Program 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000
Total, Funding Sources 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 35,273 35,273 35,212 35,212
Rent and Utilities 969 694 684 684
Purchased Services 2,744 3,014 2,969 2,969
Transportation Expenses 1,518 1,523 1,499 1,499
Professional Services 899 899 885 885
Other Expenses 1,115 1,115 1,275 1,275
Office Supplies and other Materials 461 461 455 455
Advertising and Media Expenses 21 21 21 21
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000
Total, Expense Category 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000