TEACHER'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM.


LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act 91 - 2004, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Teacher's Retirement System Act. The funds of the System shall be used and applied, as provided in this Act, for the benefit of the System members their dependents and beneficiaries, for the payment of retirement and disability annuities, death annuities and other benefits.

MISSION

Provide economic security to teachers through a pension fund that guarantees an income upon retirement. Effectively and efficiently manage the annuity and pension fund, develop investment strategies that will result in economic solvency to the System and the actuarial projection. Additionally, manage the resources appropriated annually from the General Fund to cover the cost of special acts mandates.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Board of Trustees
  • Executive Director
  • Deputy Executive Director
  • Legal Affairs Office
  • Human Resources and Labor Relations
  • Fiscal Area
  • General Services
  • Technology and Information
  • Retirement Services and Loans
  • Internal Audit Office

PROGRAM

TEACHER'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

Program Description

Manages the Teacher's Retirement System and all technical and administrative activities required to provide services to the System participants.


Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Active Members 43,402 43,000 43,000
Retired Members 35,361 37,000 37,200

Statistical data was provided by the agency during the fiscal year 2012-13 budgetary process.

Clientele

Active, retired teachers and their beneficiaries.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 amounts to $22,339,000 in Revenues from Internal Sources.

The adopted budget reflects a decrease of $1,488,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012. This decrease is due mainly to the impact of resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees authorizing the implementation of early retirement programs similar to those established by Act 70-2010 and a reduction in administrative expenses in compliance with agreements and conditions established for the approval and signing of the most recent collective bargaining agreement. There is also a reduction of $550,000 in the capital improvements program as a result of the completion in fiscal year 2011-2012 of non-recurring projects for the improvement of physical facilities.

The adopted budget will allow the Teacher's Retirement System to manage the loans portfolio, investments and other System's resources for the benefit of its participants. Some of the benefits provided to the participating members include: beneficiaries and dependents pensions by merit, age and years of service pensions, death benefits, personal, cultural or mortgage loans.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Teacher's Retirement System Administration 26,168 23,924 23,007 22,104
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 26,168 23,924 23,007 22,104
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations
Teacher's Retirement System Administration 81 70 70 35
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 81 70 70 35
 
Capital Improvements
Teacher's Retirement System Administration 500 500 750 200
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 500 500 750 200
Total, Program 26,749 24,494 23,827 22,339
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Revenues from Internal Sources 26,168 23,924 23,007 22,104
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 26,168 23,924 23,007 22,104
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Revenues from Internal Sources 81 70 70 35
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 81 70 70 35
 
Capital Improvements  
Revenues from Internal Sources 500 500 750 200
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 500 500 750 200
Total, Funding Sources 26,749 24,494 23,827 22,339
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 19,531 18,536 17,268 16,423
Rent and Utilities 769 716 810 858
Purchased Services 1,785 1,831 1,949 1,967
Transportation Expenses 29 24 24 25
Professional Services 692 378 446 424
Other Expenses 381 164 144 138
Equipment Purchases 1,883 1,255 1,628 1,687
Office Supplies and other Materials 278 245 313 282
Advertising and Media Expenses 30 10 100 50
Budget Reserve 790 765 325 250
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 26,168 23,924 23,007 22,104
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens 81 70 70 35
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 81 70 70 35
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 500 500 750 200
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 500 500 750 200
Total, Expense Category 26,749 24,494 23,827 22,339