Program Description

Provides administrative and technical support to all areas of the Office of Management and Budget. It is composed by the Human Resources and Organizational Development Division, General Services and Internal Information Systems. One of the principal functions of this Program is to advise the Director and management personnel in those areas related to the administration of human resources, in order to achieve the goals and objectives established by the agency.

Customers

Agency's Human Resources.

¹The resources and the personnel of this Program were transferred to the Office of the Inspector General of the Government of Puerto Rico, created by virtue of Law No. 42 dated April 10, 2010.

Customers

Municipalities and Government Agencies

Program Description

Formulates and implements public policy related to management and budget for the Government of Puerto Rico by adopting rules and regulations that apply to government entities. Also, supervises the internal functioning of the Office and offers guidance to each of the units.

Customers

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

Program Description

Counsels the Governor and Government of Puerto Rico's agencies regarding management aspects to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in their organization and function.

Customers

Office of the Governor, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and Governmental Agencies.

Program Description

Advises the Governor and the Legislative Assembly by analysing measures that have a budgetary, financial or managerial impact. Counsels the Governor on whether to sign or veto measures that are under consideration; prepares and/or comments on bills, drafts joint resolutions that accompany the recommended budget for each fiscal year and assists with programmatic legislation.

Customers

Office of the Governor and Members of the Legislative Assembly

Program Description

Formulates the Operational Expenses and Capital Improvements, Annual Budget for the Government of Puerto Rico that the Governor presents to the Legislative Assembly. In addition, offers advice and support to agencies on the administration of that budget. Analyzes and approves expense projections, personnel transactions, legislative measures and other actions that have a fiscal impact.

Customers

Office of the Governor, Members of the Legislative Assembly and Governmental Agencies

Program Description

GAR is the entity responsible for administering and distributing funds approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that are under the custody of the Office of Management and Budget. Acts as liaison between FEMA and all the entities that receive funds to address the necessities caused by disasters. Follows up with participants, to guarantee the proper use of these funds.

Customers

Municipalities and Governmental Agencies

Resolution of disputes on payments and debt of government agencies

Program Description

Act 80 of June 3, 1980, as amended, created the Commission to Resolve Disputes on Payments and Debts of Government Agencies. Collaborates with other agencies in the investigation and resolution of these controversies.

Customers

Government Agencies

Services to Ex-governors

Program Description

Act 2 of March 26, 1965, as amended created the Service to Ex-Governor's Office to provide services and facilities to Ex-Governors, for example: office space, personnel and equipment acquisition.

Customers

Ex-Governors of Puerto Rico

Government Information Technology

Program Description

Develops the technology and information systems of the Government of Puerto Rico, in accordance with the objectives established through Act 51 of June 22, 2004. Implements technology at government agencies to transform Puerto Rico into an informed, participative and competitive destination.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $15,338,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund and Special Appropiations.

Operational expenses reflect an increase of $1,020,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012. This represents a Special Appropiations of the General Fund for capitals improvements. However, this assignment is not a recurring thus operating expenses reflect a reduction of $ 880,000 when compared to the resources allocated for fiscal year 2011-2012. The decrease is primarly due to the implementation of cost control measures and a reduction in government expenses. This has been accomplished through the development and implementation of technology that expedite the work of the Office of Management and Budget. The applications implemented have created efficiencies by reducing the time investment and facilitating the response on the agency side while at the same time reducing the Office's environmental footprint through a paperless process. Example of these technologies include: Budget vs Actuals (BvA), "Procesamiento de Planteamientos" (PP) and "Procesamiento de Contratos (PCo)".

Resources from the Joint Resolution General Fund will allow the Office to continue with the implementation of the current administration public policy and will facilitate compliance with the programmatic commitments outlined in the government's program. These resources will allow the Office to function at its best, specifically as it relates to main areas of responsibility: the formulation and administration of the Government's budget, monitoring of implemented cost control measures and other programmatic commitments. In addition, it includes funds to continue strategic projects for the development of information systems, through the Government's Technology Program.

ASSIGNMENTS UNDER THE CUSTODY OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

Specific details of allocations for fiscal year 2012-2013 as follow: