LEGAL AUTHORITY
Section 6 of Article IV of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico of July 25, 1952,
created the Department of Treasury.
Reorganization Plan No. 3 of June 22, 1994,
reorganized the Department of the Treasury as an Umbrella Department.
Act No. 230 of July 23, 1974,
as amended, known as the Government of Puerto Rico Accounting Act gave the Secretary the responsibility of designing the financial infrastructure, the accounting system, the disbursement of payments and revenue collection procedures to effectively and efficiently manage the central accounting of the government.
Act 120-1994,
as amended, known as Internal the Tax Code of Puerto Rico, organized the laws and provisions the Department administers.
Act 73-2008,
created the Economic Incentives for the Development of Puerto Rico Act and
Act 7-2009,
known as the Special Act Declaring State of Fiscal Emergency and Establishing an Integral Plan of Fiscal Stabilization to Save the Puerto Rico's Credit, to assign new responsibilities to the Department.
Act 1-2011,
known as the Internal Tax Code for a New Puerto Rico, provides annual tax relieve to individuals and corporations to stimulate the economy and create job opportunities.
MISSION
To administer the tax code in a just and equitable manner, to diligently manage public funds and be vigilant for the tax payer's rights, in order to promote the economic and social development of Puerto Rico and increase the confidence in its Government.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Administration
- Audit Office
- Bureau of the Lottery of Puerto Rico
- Communications
- Government's Central Accounting
- Human Resources and Labor Affairs
- Internal Taxes
- Legal Affairs
- Office of Administrative Appeals
- Office of Economics and Financial Affairs
- Office of Internal and Security Affairs
- Office of Secretary
- Public Insurance
- Technology and Information
- Treasury
PROGRAMS
Puerto Rico Lottery Administration
Program Description
Administers all aspects of the Traditional Lottery. Annually holds 49 ordinary drawings, for which 300,000 tickets are sold to draw 50 fractions per ticket. Three extraordinary drawings are held, for which 300,000 tickets are sold with 100 fractions per ticket.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Customers served |
10,500 |
10,250 |
10,250 |
Income from sale of lottery tickets ($ millions) |
425 |
419 |
419 |
Customers
Agents and Vendors
Electronic Lottery Administration
Program Description
Administers the operations of the Electronic Lottery. Markets and sells the authorized games of the Additional Lottery, these tickets are generated through an online system that registers the ticket at the time of the sale. Carries out weekly drawings of matrix games and number's games of the Electronic Lottery. The operation of the on line system is carried out through contract. The provider of this system installs and provides maintenance to the authorized terminals, the computers and the installation of the Electronic Lottery.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Income from ticket sales ($ million) |
433 |
503 |
503 |
Terminal |
1,900 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
Customers
Businesses
Government's Central Accounting
Program Description
Designs and reviews the Government of Puerto Rico's Accounting System. Also, the disbursement payment and revenue collection processes for agencies whose resources are under the custody of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide and maintain the integrity of the financial information. Responsible for maintaining and providing financial information needed to manage governmental operations. Generates the Government's Financial Statements. Is the State Administrator of Puerto Rico's Social Security and assures the compliance with the State Administrator (TSA) of the Federal Government.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Customers served |
250 |
250 |
250 |
Customers
Agencies and other public organizations.
General Management and Administration
Program Description
Implements and administers the fiscal policy of the Government of Puerto Rico as it relates to tax collections in order to achieve efficiency in the collections process. Manages all agency programs. Coordinates, supervises, develops and evaluates public policy that relates to the financial infrastructure.
Customers
Tax payers, government agencies and all citizens.
Tax Exemption Claims Evaluation
Program Description
Evaluate and make recommendations on the different aspects of the tax exemption requests that are filed under the dispositions of the Industrial Incentives Act of Puerto Rico and other special laws. Collects statistical data on the operations of the Tax Exemptions Program of Puerto Rico. Works in coordination with the Industrial Tax Exemption Office, the Industrial Development Company and the Tourism Company.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Customers served |
4,465 |
4,728 |
4,728 |
Exemptions processed |
1,172 |
3,636 |
3,636 |
Requests for waivers received |
1,257 |
3,840 |
3,840 |
Customers
Individuals, corporations, societies and companies.
Income Tax and Collections
Program Description
Administers Act 1- 2011, as amended, known as Internal Tax Code for a New Puerto Rico. This Act includes the majority of the Department of the Treasury tax laws including: Income Tax, Sales and Service Tax and Alcoholic Beverages Taxes. Also, monitors exemptions conceded under the different tax exemptions.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Customers served |
1,181,001 |
1,200,000 |
1,200,000 |
Customers
Tax payers
Auxiliary Services
Program Description
Offers administrative services and support to the other programs of the Department.
Customers
Work Areas of the Department of the Treasury
Technology and Information
Program Description
Formulates information systems' policies and collaborates in the strategic planning process to help achieve established goals and objectives. Control, protects and supports information systems in order to protect funds and public property.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Agencies served |
105 |
105 |
105 |
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET
The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $206,602,000. This amount includes $152,687,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund, $25,109,000 from Special Appropriations General Fund, $26,306,000 from State Special Funds and $2,500,000 from Other Income.
Operational expenses reflect an increase of $6,994,000, when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011- 2012, due to an increase in public corporations consumption estimates. These funds will also be used to continue enforcing the IVU-LOTO project. The goal is to increase collections by monitoring the Sales and use Tax (IVU, Spanish acronym). The Payroll category reflects changes due to the implementation of an Early Retirement Incentive Program.
Resources from the Joint Resolution General Fund will be used to meet the Department's duties and obligations. An additional Special Appropiation is included for activities and non-profit organizations, for example: Three King's Day Celebration, "Ballet Concierto", the generation of the Government's Financial Statements, Goverment Employees' Insurance and Bond Payments, Wilfredo Benitez's Pension, Photojournalism Workshop, the Legal Counsel Society, the Community's Legal Office, PROBONO expenses and Puerto Rico Legal Services, Inc. Also, Other Income are allocated to Puerto Rico Legal Services, Inc..
Resources from the State Special Fund are generated from the Traditional and Electronic Lottery and will be used according to Act 465 of May 15, 1947, as amended and Act 10 of May 24, 1989, as amended to cover the Lottery's operational expenses, premium payments and other.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Program |
  |
Operational Expenses |
Actual |
Actual |
Budget |
Adopted |
Ancillary services |
11,921 |
14,804 |
9,136 |
7,034 |
Electronic Lottery Administration |
3,250 |
2,565 |
3,223 |
3,223 |
General Management and Administration |
21,304 |
30,517 |
42,952 |
43,013 |
Government's Central Accounting |
4,990 |
6,437 |
5,191 |
3,068 |
Income Tax and Collections |
96,799 |
93,278 |
87,560 |
98,918 |
Information technology |
14,582 |
19,876 |
11,299 |
11,164 |
Puerto Rico Lottery Administration |
22,167 |
21,722 |
23,083 |
23,083 |
Tax Exemption Claims Evaluation |
388 |
574 |
522 |
457 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
175,401 |
189,773 |
182,966 |
189,960 |
  |
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
General Management and Administration |
13,332 |
13,842 |
14,042 |
16,642 |
Income Tax and Collections |
6,500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
19,832 |
13,842 |
14,042 |
16,642 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
Income Tax and Collections |
0 |
11,465 |
1,500 |
0 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
0 |
11,465 |
1,500 |
0 |
Total, Program |
195,233 |
215,080 |
198,508 |
206,602 |
  |
Funding Sources |
  |
Operational Expenses |
  |
Joint Resolution - General Fund |
61,762 |
74,981 |
155,340 |
152,687 |
Special Appropriations - General Fund |
10,570 |
1,320 |
1,320 |
10,967 |
Local Stabilization Fund |
68,890 |
89,185 |
0 |
0 |
Other Income |
8,762 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
State Special Funds |
25,417 |
24,287 |
26,306 |
26,306 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
175,401 |
189,773 |
182,966 |
189,960 |
  |
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
  |
Special Appropriations - General Fund |
19,832 |
13,842 |
14,042 |
14,142 |
Other Income |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,500 |
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
19,832 |
13,842 |
14,042 |
16,642 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
  |
Public Improvements Fund |
0 |
11,465 |
1,500 |
0 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
0 |
11,465 |
1,500 |
0 |
Total, Funding Sources |
195,233 |
215,080 |
198,508 |
206,602 |
  |
Expense Category |
  |
Operational Expenses |
  |
Payroll and Related Expenses |
108,834 |
108,224 |
109,232 |
104,553 |
Rent and Utilities |
11,199 |
11,856 |
14,314 |
16,255 |
Purchased Services |
13,834 |
21,800 |
10,628 |
14,373 |
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions |
8,773 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
Transportation Expenses |
1,429 |
1,532 |
1,950 |
1,437 |
Professional Services |
7,313 |
15,792 |
3,934 |
3,990 |
Other Expenses |
12,674 |
2,302 |
2,379 |
4,432 |
Non Distributed Allocations |
0 |
16,012 |
29,823 |
37,489 |
Previous Years Debt Payments |
1,047 |
278 |
0 |
26 |
Equipment Purchases |
6,033 |
6,674 |
6,869 |
3,402 |
Office Supplies and other Materials |
2,596 |
2,341 |
2,235 |
2,585 |
Advertising and Media Expenses |
1,669 |
2,952 |
1,591 |
1,408 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
175,401 |
189,773 |
182,966 |
189,960 |
  |
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
  |
Contributions to Non Governmental Entities |
14,825 |
13,835 |
14,035 |
16,635 |
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens |
5,007 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations |
19,832 |
13,842 |
14,042 |
16,642 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
  |
Capital Improvements Program |
0 |
11,465 |
1,500 |
0 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
0 |
11,465 |
1,500 |
0 |
Total, Expense Category |
195,233 |
215,080 |
198,508 |
206,602 |
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