THE CIVIC DIRECTORY
Behind every acronym, a purpose.
Find out who does what. Explore state-level, municipal, and federal institutions.
Office of the Governor
Heads the executive branch and implements Puerto Rico’s laws.
OfficeEstadoDepartment of State
Maintains public registries and certifications and performs protocol and external-relations responsibilities.
DepartmentJusticiaDepartment of Justice
The executive department that represents Puerto Rico’s government in legal matters, directs public prosecution, and advises the government on law. It argues cases before courts; it does not run the courts or decide their cases.
DepartmentOPGOffice of the Solicitor General
Represents Puerto Rico’s government before appellate courts and defends the interests assigned to the Justice Department. It is an executive office and a litigant, not a court or a general legal-aid office for individuals.
OfficeDEDepartment of Education
Administers public education and educational services.
DepartmentDSDepartment of Health
Leads Puerto Rico’s public-health policy and exercises statutory health responsibilities. Its remit includes prevention, surveillance, regulation, and programs providing access to care; it is broader than operating hospitals or purchasing health insurance.
DepartmentHaciendaDepartment of the Treasury
The executive department responsible for state tax administration and collections, with central treasury, accounting, and financial-reporting duties. Collecting a tax, preparing a budget proposal, and negotiating public debt are different jobs: Hacienda works alongside OGP and AAFAF in public finance.
DepartmentDTRHDepartment of Labor and Human Resources
Labor policy, unemployment/workforce and labor standards.
DepartmentDADepartment of Agriculture
Develops agricultural policy and supports agricultural production.
DepartmentDTOPDepartment of Transportation and Public Works
Leads state-level transportation and public-works policy and planning and coordinates attached authorities and driver services.
DepartmentViviendaDepartment of Housing
Housing policy and federal housing/recovery programs.
DepartmentFamiliaDepartment of the Family
Leads state-level social-services policy and coordinates the administrations responsible for economic assistance, family protection, child care, and child support.
DepartmentDCRDepartment of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Corrections, rehabilitation and community supervision.
DepartmentDDECDepartment of Economic Development and Commerce
Economic development, incentives, commerce and permits.
DepartmentDRNADepartment of Natural and Environmental Resources
Natural resources and environmental regulation.
DepartmentDRDDepartment of Recreation and Sports
Promotes recreation, sports, and physical activity.
DepartmentDACODepartment of Consumer Affairs
Consumer protection, market regulation and adjudication.
DepartmentDSPDepartment of Public Safety
Coordinates and administers five specialized bureaus covering firefighting, disaster management, emergency medical services, 9-1-1 calls, and special investigations.
DepartmentPRFAAPuerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration
Enabling law cited on official agency record.
OfficeAAFAFPuerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority
The public corporation serving as Puerto Rico’s fiscal agent, financial adviser, and reporting authority. It coordinates debt and fiscal-compliance matters and serves as a liaison with the Oversight Board. It is a state-level institution distinct from that Board, Hacienda, and OGP.
Public corporationAAPPPuerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority
Structures and oversees public-private partnership projects.
Public corporationCOR3Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency
Coordinates FEMA disaster-recovery grants.
OfficeOGPOffice of Management and Budget
Attached to the Governor’s Office, OGP prepares and analyzes the executive budget, advises on public management, and monitors budget execution. It works with agency requests and financial forecasts; it is not the office collecting individual tax payments.
OfficeOATRHOffice of Administration and Transformation of Human Resources
Coordinates public-service human resources administration.
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