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PC 695

Para añadir un inciso 3. al Artículo 3.2 de la Ley 1-2012, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley Orgánica de la Oficina de Ética Gubernamental de Puerto Rico”, con el fin de ordenar como parte de las facultades y deberes del Centro para el Desarrollo del Pensamiento Ético (CDPE) el establecer acuerdos colaborativos con la Escuela Graduada de Administración Pública, Roberto Sánchez Vilella (EGAP) de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR), para integrarlos expresamente como recursos en las iniciativas educativas, los programas formativos de adiestramientos, proyectos y campañas de difusión que se realicen como parte de la política pública de prevención que se dispone por ley; así como para otros asuntos relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill mandates government ethics agency to partner with UPR's public administration school for ethics training and awareness campaigns in Puerto Rico.

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Bill Summary · PC 695

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 695 amends Puerto Rico's Government Ethics Law (Law 1-2012) to formally require the Center for the Development of Ethical Thinking (CDPE) to establish collaborative agreements with the University of Puerto Rico's Graduate School of Public Administration (EGAP). These agreements would integrate EGAP as an educational resource in the CDPE's training programs, initiatives, and public awareness campaigns focused on government ethics prevention.

Why is this important

Government ethics training is fundamental to reducing corruption and misconduct in public administration. This bill seeks to strengthen ethics education by leveraging university expertise and resources, potentially reaching more civil servants and future administrators through formalized institutional partnerships. However, the bill's recent rejection by committee suggests concerns about its implementation or necessity.

Potential points of contention

  • Institutional autonomy: Mandating specific partnerships between government agencies and university programs may limit flexibility in choosing educational providers or methods based on changing needs
  • Resource allocation: The bill doesn't specify funding mechanisms or budget implications for establishing and maintaining collaborative agreements, raising questions about implementation costs
  • Effectiveness unclear: The committee's recommendation against approval suggests doubts about whether formal legal mandates for partnerships are necessary or effective compared to voluntary collaboration already possible under existing law

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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