The data gathered will also serve to justify several initiatives, such as the development of new public policies that promote better services for farmers and aid to improve food production in Puerto Rico.
“The budget illustrates that the fiscal responsibility we instilled in previous years puts the Commonwealth in a better position to respond to the changing federal funding landscape.
Like many states, municipalities and territories across the U.S., we may have to revisit the budget with the Governor and Legislature if federal funding levels change.”
— Robert Mujica, executive director, Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico