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LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act 40 of May 1, 1945,
as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewers Act created the Puerto Rico Aqueducts and Sewers Authority (AAA, Spanish acronym) as an autonomous public corporation and governmental instrumentality of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
MISSION
To provide citizens with adequate potable water services, sewers and any other incidental or corresponding services.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Board of Directors
- Communications
- Customer Services
- Emergency and Corporate Security
- Finances
- General Legal Assessment Office
- Human Resources
- Infrastructure
- Internal Audit Office
- Office of the Executive President
- Office of the Vice President
- Purchasing and Logistics
- Regional Offices
- Secretary of the Board
- Technology and Information
PROGRAMS
Administration; Operation and Maintenance of the Aqueduct and Sewer Systems; and Customer Service
Program Description
The island is divided into 5 regional centers. Each of them has autonomy and the resources needed to conduct its operational activities, administration and purchasing, customer services, human resources, finance and accounting. The costs included in this program are: logistics, customer service, technical assistance (laboratories), water and sewer plants, pumping stations, water and sewer networks, dams, wells, tanks, and other operational costs at the local level.
| Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
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| Commercials |
62,938 |
62,938 |
62,938 |
| Governmental |
10,946 |
10,946 |
10,946 |
| Industrials |
1,237 |
1,237 |
1,237 |
| Public housing projects |
1,204,636 |
1,204,636 |
1,204,636 |
Customers
Urban and rural, commercial, industrial and governmental customers.
General Management and Administration
Program Description
Implement the Authority's public policy and is responsible for the management and administration of the Agency. Counsels the Government of Puerto Rico, the agencies and the external organisms in matters related to the Authority's public policy. This program is comprised of: the Board of Directors, the President's Office and the following units: Communications, Finances, Technology and Information, Human Resources, Purchasing, Customer Service, Corporate Security, Infrastructure, Compliance and Control, and the regional offices.
There are 5 regional offices within this program. They are located in Arecibo (North), Caguas (East), Mayaguez (West), Ponce (South) and San Juan (Metro). Each regional office has the resources to conduct its operations at the local level, administrations and purchasing, customer relations and human resources and finances.
Customers
Customers of the different AAA operational and maintenance units. In addition, it includes the Board of Directors and various sectors that comprise the Authority's customers.
Land Acquisition and Technical Services for the Development of Infrastructure Projects and capital improvements
Program Description
Management research, planning, design, bidding and other activities related to the acquisition of land needed to complete infrastructure projects and permanent improvements.
Customers
The urban and rural populations
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET
The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 amounts to $1,904,746,000. This amount includes $698,813,000 in Revenues from Internal Sources, $3,750,000 in Federal Funds, $3,808,000 from Other Income, $364,866,000 from Loans and Bond Issuance and $23,509,000 in ARRA funds.
Operational Expenses reflect an increase of $1,595,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012. The Authority expects a rise in accounts receivables due to modifications in the collections process.
Revenues from Internal Sources originate from water and sewage services and will be used to cover operational expenses.
Contributing Federal Programs include: Capitalization Grants for Drinking Water - State Revolving Fund and Water and Waste Disposal System for Rural Communities. These funds will be used to improve water treatment facilities.
Other Income is generated from developer's contributions and the Memorandum of Agreement for capital improvements work between agencies and municipalities. The budget includes $395,933,000 for capital improvements, $258,848,000 of which is intended for construction, $137,085,000 for renovation, replacements and investment. Federal Funds, loans, bond issues and other revenue are included for financing capital improvement.
Capital Improvement includes $23,509,000 from ARRA Funds to be invested in potable water projects.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
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| Program |
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| Operational Expenses |
Actual |
Actual |
Budget |
Adopted |
| Administration; Operation and Maintenance of the Aqueduct and Sewer Systems; and Customer Service |
576,726 |
545,589 |
581,801 |
583,135 |
| General Management and Administration |
108,494 |
98,199 |
115,417 |
115,678 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
685,220 |
643,788 |
697,218 |
698,813 |
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| Capital Improvements |
| Administration; Operation and Maintenance of the Aqueduct and Sewer Systems; and Customer Service |
10,425 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land Acquisition and Technical Services for the Development of Infrastructure Projects and capital improvements |
361,377 |
298,116 |
458,208 |
395,933 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
371,802 |
298,116 |
458,208 |
395,933 |
| Total, Program |
1,057,022 |
941,904 |
1,155,426 |
1,094,746 |
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| Funding Sources |
|
| Operational Expenses |
|
| Revenues from Internal Sources |
685,220 |
643,788 |
697,218 |
698,813 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
685,220 |
643,788 |
697,218 |
698,813 |
| |
| Capital Improvements |
|
| Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA |
726 |
7,758 |
25,400 |
23,509 |
| Federal Grants |
6,064 |
8,890 |
18,109 |
3,750 |
| Loans & Bond Issuance |
316,781 |
266,950 |
338,795 |
364,866 |
| Other Income |
48,231 |
14,518 |
75,904 |
3,808 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
371,802 |
298,116 |
458,208 |
395,933 |
| Total, Funding Sources |
1,057,022 |
941,904 |
1,155,426 |
1,094,746 |
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| Expense Category |
|
| Operational Expenses |
|
| Payroll and Related Expenses |
285,556 |
254,154 |
281,456 |
282,099 |
| Rent and Utilities |
132,947 |
159,071 |
191,625 |
192,064 |
| Purchased Services |
90,451 |
94,743 |
103,942 |
104,181 |
| Transportation Expenses |
696 |
849 |
671 |
672 |
| Professional Services |
95,185 |
62,614 |
41,992 |
42,087 |
| Other Expenses |
14,196 |
8,718 |
10,109 |
10,132 |
| Equipment Purchases |
861 |
1,167 |
2,524 |
2,530 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials |
64,633 |
62,083 |
64,050 |
64,198 |
| Advertising and Media Expenses |
695 |
389 |
849 |
850 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
685,220 |
643,788 |
697,218 |
698,813 |
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| Capital Improvements |
|
| Capital Improvements Program |
371,802 |
298,116 |
458,208 |
395,933 |
| Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
371,802 |
298,116 |
458,208 |
395,933 |
| Total, Expense Category |
1,057,022 |
941,904 |
1,155,426 |
1,094,746 |
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