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Betting on Civil Servants: Improving Public Schools by Training & Motivating Government Employees
What makes any organization successful? People. Government is no different. The people who make government work are the civil servants. That is why the Civil
Treasury Single Account: How Much Money Does Puerto Rico Really Have?
Every week, the Puerto Rico Treasury Department reports to the people of Puerto Rico how much money the government collected in taxes and fees, and
Early Retirement Program for Government Employees Creates Savings for Puerto Rico
When Act 80-2020 was signed by then-Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced, it was immediately clear that the law could never be fully implemented. The law promised
Vulnerable Municipalities Receive $30 Million to Fund Community Needs
Financially stable and sustainable municipalities are crucial for providing the services residents need and deserve. But each municipality faces different challenges and opportunities, which is
The Foundation for Puerto Rico’s Economy
From the assembly of printed circuit boards for commercial aircraft engines to the manufacturing of contact lenses, Puerto Rico is home to an array of
Time & Attendance Initiative Reaches Important Milestone
Ensuring that only government workers who are working get paid is an important component of fiscal responsibility. In the past, the failure to connect attendance
21st Century Techforce: boosting technical skills at K-12 and beyond
Arnaldo Cruz, Director of Policy and Research at the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, spoke with Humberto Mercader, Assistant Deputy Secretary for
Notable Progress in Reducing the Backlog of Property Registry Documents
Buying a property is a big step in every home or business owner’s life. Making sure the property is properly registered in a timely manner
A Breakthrough Plan for PREPA and Puerto Rico
The third amended Plan of Adjustment to end the bankruptcy of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) is a breakthrough and a significant win
2023 Annual Report: Fiscal stability and economic growth are the key to Puerto Rico’s future a letter from the Chair David A. Skeel Jr.
Fiscal year 2023 was in many ways one of great success – a turning point for Puerto Rico as we, the Financial Oversight and Management