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 |
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 |
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