Orlando C. Rivera Berríos

The resolution focuses on amending the General Budget of the Government of Puerto Rico for Fiscal Year 2025. It includes increasing the budget from $13,062,302,000 to $13,806,000,000 by allocating surplus funds from the State Treasury for operational expenses. Additionally, it allocates $22,820,000 from prior year surplus funds to replenish contributions to the Pension Reserve Trust. The resolution also covers new allocations for Medicaid costs, the energy sector, fiscal uncertainties, public school improvements, police overtime, and municipal funds for waste disposal, debt redemption, development, and improvements.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) respectfully submits for the FOMB review and approval the proposed distribution of $15 million allocated for the Ama de Llaves Program. For Fiscal Year 2026, the OMB utilized the same distribution formula established by the FOMB for Fiscal Year 2025, duly updated with the most recent demographic, income, and fiscal capacity information available for each municipality. The OMB remains firmly committed to facilitating the prompt and effective distribution of these funds to guarantee the continuity of essential social services provided by the municipalities, particularly those that benefit the most vulnerable sectors of our population.

The resolution addresses the approval of the functional budget of income and expenses for the fiscal year 2018-2019. It includes estimated revenues from the General Fund, Federal and State Funds, Sales and Use Tax (IVU), and an Additional Special Contribution (CAE). The budget allocates funds to various municipal departments, including the Municipal Legislature, Office of the Mayor, Department of Finance, Department of Public Works, and others. It also covers allocations for debt servicing, statutory debts, and operational expenses. Specific projects and activities to be developed include services for those in need, housing initiatives, and security measures.

The resolution addresses the approval of the budget for the fiscal year 2018-2019 in the Municipality of Adjuntas. It includes the determination of necessary services and positions in all offices and dependencies, the designation of positions and corresponding salaries for regular employees, as well as municipal officials, and other related purposes. The resolution acknowledges potential fiscal changes proposed by the Central Government and their impact on municipal finances. It also emphasizes the need to implement fiscal measures to safeguard the provision of basic and essential services to the citizenry.

The resolution focuses on fixing the budget of income and expenses to govern during the fiscal year 2024-2025. It includes the creation of necessary accounts for different services, determining necessary services and positions in all municipal dependencies, and setting corresponding salaries. The budget consists of funds from the General Fund and transfers from special funds, allocating resources for activities, programs, projects, and social services, as well as economic development and urban renewal.