GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.


LEGAL AUTHORITY

Reorganization Plan No. 3 of November 21, 2011, known as the Reorganization Plan of Puerto Rico's General Services Administration establishes the General Services Administration as the organism of the Executive Branch responsible for the formulation of public policy related to the acquisition for goods and non-professional services for the Executive Branch as well as for the corporations and municipalities that decide to adopt General Services Administration's policies.

MISSION

Facilitate the procurement process by providing high quality and low cost options thus maximizing public funds.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administrative Services
  • Administrator's Office
  • Advisory Committee
  • Agency Services
  • Auction board
  • Auction Review Board
  • Human Resources
  • Legal Affairs
  • Procurement
  • Technical Support

PROGRAMS

Public Document Administration

Program Description

Per Reorganization Plan No. 3, this program was transferred to Puerto Rico's General Archive.

Purchases, Services, and Supplies

Program Description

Acquire's, through an automated system, goods and non-professional services for the Executive Branch as well as for the corporations and municipalities that decided to adopt General Services Administration's policies. Negotiates open purchasing contracts.

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Bids awarded 72 144 216
Central Suppliers Registry applications processed 741 1,500 1,600
Purchase orders processed 922 938 1,000
Warehouse requests dispatched 620 990 0

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Government agencies, public corporations, municipalities, industries and retailers.

Public Buildings Construction, Maintenance, Administration and Leasing

Program Description

Per reorganization Plan no. 3, this program was transferred to the Public Building Authority.

General Management and Administration

Program Description

Plans regulates, coordinates and supervises to meet the Agency's goals. Responsible for the formulation of public policy related to the acquisition of goods and non-professional services for the Executive Branch as well as for the corporations and municipalities that decide to adopt General Administration's policies.

Customers

Agency's operational programs

Printing and Reproduction Centers

Program Description

Per Reorganization Plan no. 3, this Program was eliminated. All personnel were transferred to General Management and Administration program.

Motor Vehicles Transportation and Maintenance

Program Description

Administers the Government of Puerto Rico's fleet of air, marine and land transportation vehicles. Monitors and regulates their use. Provides towing and transportation services. It is also in charge of the sale of fuel, lubricants and other services related to transportation. It issues authorizations to drive official vehicles, as well as trains and certifies agency transportation managers. It investigates accidents involving official vehicles. It submits recommendations to insurance companies and refers the results of the investigations to the agencies for pertinent action.


Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Licenses issued and renewals 1,166 1,325 1,400
Towing services 300 375 400

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Government of Puerto Rico Agencies, public corporations and municipalities


FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 is $13,403,000. This amount includes $13,203,000 from Revenues Internal Sources and $200,000 in Special Appropriations - General Fund.

The amount of $200,000 in Special Appropriation - General Fund will be used for the Puerto Rico International Book Fair.

Operational Expenses increased by $855,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2010-2011. This is due to the costs associated with the implementation of the Reorganization Plan No. 3 - 21, 2011.

Reorganization Plan No. 3 promotes efficiency and effectiveness in the government by: enhancing services through the implementation of new technology, reducing expenses, strategically aligning resources and by providing citizens better access to services. As a result of the reorganization, the Public Document Administration Program was transferred to the Puerto Rico's General Archive and the Public Building Construction, Maintenance Administration and Leasing Program was transferred of the Public Buildings Authority.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
General Management and Administration 4,076 4,324 7,874 9,673
Motor Vehicles Transportation and Maintenance 1,865 1,938 1,873 2,094
Printing and Reproduction Centers 720 757 441 0
Public Buildings Construction, Maintenance, Administration and Leasing 878 656 621 0
Public Documents Administration 303 272 302 0
Purchases, Services, and Supplies 12,638 1,438 1,237 1,436
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 20,480 9,385 12,348 13,203
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations
General Management and Administration 200 200 200 200
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 200 200 200 200
 
Capital Improvements
Public Buildings Construction, Maintenance, Administration and Leasing 582 220 915 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 582 220 915 0
Total, Program 21,262 9,805 13,463 13,403
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 11,000 0 0 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 9,480 9,385 12,348 13,203
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 20,480 9,385 12,348 13,203
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 200 200 200 200
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 200 200 200 200
 
Capital Improvements  
Other Income 582 0 0 0
Public Improvements Fund 0 220 915 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 582 220 915 0
Total, Funding Sources 21,262 9,805 13,463 13,403
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 7,382 6,332 6,267 6,485
Rent and Utilities 11,435 544 453 625
Purchased Services 463 763 768 855
Transportation Expenses 43 29 18 7
Professional Services 199 539 3,100 3,632
Other Expenses 830 886 858 942
Non Distributed Allocations 0 0 250 500
Equipment Purchases 16 152 517 19
Office Supplies and other Materials 107 139 112 133
Advertising and Media Expenses 5 1 5 5
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 20,480 9,385 12,348 13,203
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Contributions to Non Governmental Entities 200 200 200 200
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 200 200 200 200
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 582 220 915 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 582 220 915 0
Total, Expense Category 21,262 9,805 13,463 13,403