Working to Resolve Concerns Around Act 80
Mismanagement of government funds in Puerto Rico’s recent past is one of the main reasons why the Oversight Board was
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Essay: Civil Service Reform: Methods and Practices
The Government of Puerto Rico and Oversight Board are working on a Civil Service Reform to build a more efficient,
Civil Service Reform: A conversation between former FOMB executive director Natalie Jaresko and Hacienda secretary Francisco Parés
A capable and motivated civil service is essential for the government’s ability to provide services to the residents of Puerto
Essay: Towards a stronger civil service – Creating a culture of accountability in public sector performance
In this new policy essay, the Fiscal Oversight and Management Board’s Research and Policy Department looks at theories about employee
Essay: Statistical Analysis – Civil Service
Developing and nurturing a high-performing government workforce is vital to Puerto Rico’s future. To better understand the civil service’s current
Essay: Federal Paycheck Protection Program
In Puerto Rico, more than 39,000 eligible entities have received financial relief through the Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Back
Essay: Improving Public Procurement in PR – Leveraging information and communication technologies to enhance transparency
Government procurement in Puerto Rico is responsible for some of the highest levels of spending in the economy. With that
Essay: The way to Foster Economic Development
Overview This brief essay discusses what is meant by economic development, and what are the main barriers to obtaining it
Essay: Rethinking Government, a new Commonwealth-Muni partnership
Given the challenges of the central government and the fiscal sustainability of many municipal governments, this might be the best
Essay: Small Businesses and COVID-19 – How to target CARES funds to meet the needs of SMEs during this time
While being major players of the economy, many small businesses are unable to weather a crisis like the one caused