PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 56 of June 19, 1958, as amended, created the Public Building Authority as a corporate entity.

MISSION

Plan, design, auction, build and maintain the physical facilities of all agencies, and offer the best accommodation for the use and for the enjoyment of an excellent quality of life by the people of Puerto Rico.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Board of Directors
  • Comptroller's Office
  • Conservation and Maintenance
  • Executive Director's Office
  • General Administration
  • Human Resources and Labor Relations
  • Internal Audit Office
  • Internal Security Office
  • Legal Services
  • Office of Acquisition and Procurement of Goods and Services
  • Project Development
  • Technology and Information

PROGRAMS

Maintenance and Conservation of Physical Structures

Program Description

Preserves and maintains 609 buildings built and managed by the Authority. Provides maintenance services to prevent deterioration and protects property from vandalism, by hiring security services. Also makes extraordinary repairs, evaluates services provided and provides financial assistance for real estate.

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Customers served 55 27 55

Statistical data was provided by the Agency during fiscal year 2012-2013 budget formulation process. Per Reorganization Plan No. 3, the Development, Preservation, Administration and Maintenance Program was transferred to the General Services Administration.

Customers

Department of Education, Department of Health, Puerto Rico Police, Courts Administration, Department of Justice, Corrections Administration and other government agencies.

General Administration

Program Description

Performs all administrative functions related to budget administration, purchasing and property control and carry out assessments of fiscal and operational activities of the Authority.

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Customers served 12 20 12

Statistical data was provided by the Agency during fiscal year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Operational units and regional offices of the Authority

Capital Improvement Planning and Development

Program Description

Defines and develops construction programs for schools, government centers, judicial centers, correctional institutions, family health centers, police headquarters and other special projects, according to the priorities set by the agencies, the availability of funds and public policy.

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Customers served 55 10 55

Statistical data is information provided by the Agency during fiscal year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Department of Education, Department of Health, Puerto Rico Police, Courts Administration, Department of Justice, Corrections Administration and other government agencies.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The Adopted Consolidated Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 is $294,319,000. This amount includes $6,000,000 from the Special Appropriations Fund, $136,997,000 from Revenues from Internal Sources, $2,646,000 from Other Income and $148,676,000 from Loans and Bonds Issuance.

Operational Expenses reflect an increase of $30,999,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to an increase in rent revenue estimates. This will allow the Agency to meet its goals and operational objectives.

Funding for Capital Improvement Projects increased by $147,634,000 and will be covered with resources from the Revenues from Internal Sources. These funds will be used to continue the development of the 21st Century Specialized School Program.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Capital Improvement Planning and Development 37,092 3,393 2,613 3,518
General Management and Administration 9,517 45,360 34,160 39,076
Maintenance and Conservation og Physical Structures 53,391 93,834 75,225 100,403
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 100,000 142,587 111,998 142,997
 
Capital Improvements
Capital Improvement Planning and Development 0 0 3,461 0
Construction of Courts facilities 908 1,818 0 2,219
Construction of Education and Culture facilities 74,821 68,322 79 143,373
Construction of Police facilities 858 1,200 0 0
Construction of Prevention and Emergency Help facilities 1,252 893 62 413
Government Centers Construction 1,974 44,434 86 5,317
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 79,813 116,667 3,688 151,322
Total, Program 179,813 259,254 115,686 294,319
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 0 6,000 6,000 6,000
Revenues from Internal Sources 100,000 136,587 105,998 136,997
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 100,000 142,587 111,998 142,997
 
Capital Improvements  
Loans & Bond Issuance 79,776 116,473 0 148,676
Other Income 37 0 86 2,646
Public Improvements Fund 0 194 79 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 0 0 3,523 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 79,813 116,667 3,688 151,322
Total, Funding Sources 179,813 259,254 115,686 294,319
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 96,828 79,162 81,297 87,297
Rent and Utilities 270 22,505 15,000 27,099
Purchased Services 0 25,833 2,042 20,984
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 135 0 0 0
Transportation Expenses 212 1,533 950 1,508
Professional Services 0 9,747 4,538 1,599
Other Expenses 1,974 3,692 8,155 4,212
Equipment Purchases 100 0 1 201
Office Supplies and other Materials 469 54 3 62
Advertising and Media Expenses 12 61 12 35
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 100,000 142,587 111,998 142,997
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 79,813 116,667 3,688 151,322
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 79,813 116,667 3,688 151,322
Total, Expense Category 179,813 259,254 115,686 294,319