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Reforming How the Government Plans: A Fresh Start to Responsible Budgeting
Effective budgeting is more than an accounting exercise; it’s how the government and its agencies plan the spending and the revenue needed to maintain essential

Slowing, Not Sinking: What Puerto Rico’s Economic Forecast Really Tells Us
On February 10, 2026, the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico (Oversight Board) held its second annual Economic Forecast Symposium, which brought together

New OMB Fiscal Unit: Shaping Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Future
The Government is Strengthening Financial Planning This year, the Puerto Rico Government and the Financial Oversight and Management Board are implementing a co-leadership model to

Four Initiatives to Improve Healthcare in Puerto Rico
Earlier this year, a study commissioned by the Oversight Board, the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH), and the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial

Improving Puerto Rico’s Clean Water Supply
Got water? It’s a serious question. We often take it for granted that we will have water coming out of our taps – and that

Outlook for Puerto Rico’s Economy: Insights from the First Economic Forecasting Symposium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ulqJwKLLGE&ab_channel=FinancialOversight%26MgmtBoardforPuertoRico Puerto Rico’s economy has been recovering from the shock of natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic, but growth has recently slowed. The long-term impact

Improving Public Safety Agencies in Puerto Rico
Public safety is a fundamental responsibility of all governments, as it helps ensure the well-being and security of the general public and businesses. Maintaining law

Hiring Platform Pilot Project Gets Excellent Results and Positive Reviews
Consider how Puerto Rico’s 56 government agencies currently hire civil servants: the hiring process is done manually, and many documents are often required to fulfill

Puerto Rico Healthcare Workforce Study: An In-Depth Look at Healthcare in Puerto Rico
https://youtu.be/i8fev5BNy2Q?si=WP8d3tCsVwgHPaNz Healthcare is very important for Puerto Rico’s residents and one of the essential elements of the healthcare system is its workforce. The shortage in

Health and Social Well-Being Funds Approved for Municipalities
In an emergency, we call 9-1-1. When we need assistance in caring for an elderly or disabled family member, the “Ama de Llaves” – or