Overview: PS 808, "Para enmendar el inciso (b) del Artículo 2.1 de la Ley 1-2012, según enmendada, conocida como 'Ley Orgánica de la Oficina de Ética Gubernamental de Puerto Rico'", is a bill that seeks to amend the Organic Law of the Office of Government Ethics of Puerto Rico to establish a more frequent auditing schedule for the Office of Government Ethics. The bill was introduced on October 16, 2025 and has been referred to a committee(s) for consideration.
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to ensure that the Office of Government Ethics of Puerto Rico is subject to more frequent audits by the Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico. The current law does not specify a clear timeline for these audits, and this bill aims to address that gap.
Key Provisions:
- Amends the Organic Law of the Office of Government Ethics to require the Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico to determine the frequency of audits for the Office of Government Ethics, with a maximum interval of three (3) years.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill directly affects the Office of Government Ethics of Puerto Rico, as it would mandate more frequent audits of the agency's operations and finances. This could potentially enhance the oversight and accountability of the Office of Government Ethics.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to a committee(s) for consideration, indicating that it is currently in the legislative review process. The next steps would likely involve the committee's review, potential amendments, and a vote on the bill's passage.
