OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COORDINATOR FOR SOCIOECONOMIC FINANCING AND SELF-MANAGEMENT .


LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act 1-2001, as amended, Known as Development of Communities of Puerto Rico Act, created the Office for the General Coordinator for Socioeconomic Financing and Self-Management and ascribed it to the Governor's Office.


MISSION

Promote the development of conditions that aim to eliminate the marginalization of special communities by encouraging the active participation of its members, so that they can improve their quality of life.


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administration
  • Advisory Council
  • Empowerment and Self-Management
  • Interagency Coordination of Projects and Services
  • Office of the General Coordinator
  • Programmatic Planning and Coordination
  • Regional Offices
  • Strategic Alliance Promotions

PROGRAM

Special Communities Development

Program Description

The Office of the General Coordinator for Socioeconomic Financing and Self-Management has three principal programmatic pillars: the community as the center for socioeconomic development, self-management and empowerment; interagency coordination between agencies and municipalities so services reach the communities; and improvements or infrastructure development in Special Communities, according to the needs and priorities established by residents.

This structure provides coordination and liaison services between agencies of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Federal Government, the municipalities, the private enterprise, nonprofit institutions and the Special Communities. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance with plans and projects identified for the Special Communities.


Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Customers served 729 729 729

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

Customers

The 729 special communities identified in Puerto Rico.


FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $3,629,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund.

Operational expenses reflect an increase of $42,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012. This increase will be used to lease facilities for the Central and Regional Offices.

The adopted budget will be used for operational expenses and to continue socioeconomic development of special communities in a way that they drive change and are able to establish and meet their goal of achieving better quality of life.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Special communities development 6,238 3,368 3,587 3,629
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 6,238 3,368 3,587 3,629
Total, Program 6,238 3,368 3,587 3,629
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 2,081 1,451 3,522 3,629
Local Stabilization Fund 4,157 1,917 0 0
Other Income 0 0 65 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 6,238 3,368 3,587 3,629
Total, Funding Sources 6,238 3,368 3,587 3,629
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 5,176 1,952 1,909 2,615
Rent and Utilities 291 269 159 266
Purchased Services 571 590 288 341
Transportation Expenses 105 20 148 96
Professional Services 52 93 1,013 241
Other Expenses 12 11 14 19
Previous Years Debt Payments 5 0 0 0
Equipment Purchases 7 13 6 6
Office Supplies and other Materials 19 38 50 45
Advertising and Media Expenses 0 382 0 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 6,238 3,368 3,587 3,629
Total, Expense Category 6,238 3,368 3,587 3,629