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PS 383

“Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 2 y renumerar los actuales Artículos 2, 3 y 4 como Artículo 3, 4 y 5 de la Ley Núm. 18 de 30 de octubre de 1975 con el fin de crear el Registro de Contrato de Alto Volumen del Gobierno de Puerto Rico; enmendar la Ley Núm. 9 de 24 de julio de 1952, según enmendada, para establecer las facultades del Contralor de Puerto Rico sobre este registro, realizar correcciones técnicas; y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

Bill PS 383 establishes a High-Volume Government Contract Registry in Puerto Rico with Comptroller oversight to improve procurement transparency and accountability.

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Bill Summary · PS 383

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 383 proposes creating a High-Volume Government Contract Registry in Puerto Rico and amends existing laws to grant the Comptroller of Puerto Rico oversight authority over this new registry. The bill also makes technical corrections to Law 18 of 1975 and Law 9 of 1952.

Why is this important

A high-volume contract registry could enhance government transparency and accountability by centralizing tracking of significant government procurement. This addresses potential concerns about contract management efficiency and public oversight of substantial government spending in Puerto Rico.

Potential points of contention

  • Comptroller authority scope: The specific powers granted to the Comptroller over the registry remain undefined in the bill summary, raising questions about whether oversight authority is sufficient or potentially overreaching
  • Implementation costs and resources: Creating and maintaining a new registry system requires IT infrastructure and personnel funding, which may strain existing government budgets
  • Definition ambiguity: "High-volume" contracts lack a clear threshold definition, potentially creating disputes about which contracts must be registered and administrative burden uncertainty

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

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