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PS 807

Para enmendar el inciso (E) del Artículo 39 de la Ley 139-2008, según enmendada, conocida como la “Ley de la Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica”, a los fines de disponer que la Oficina del Contralor de Puerto Rico determinará, conforme su discreción y planes estratégicos de auditoría, la frecuencia con la cual examinará las operaciones de dicha Junta, en un término no mayor de tres (3) años.

2025-2028 Session

Shift audit cadence to the Puerto Rico Comptroller: the Comptroller sets how often the Medical Licensing and Discipline Board is audited, with a max three-year interval.

Referido a Comisión(es)
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Bill Summary · PS 807

Summary of Senate Bill PS 807

Overview

PS 807 proposes an amendment to the Medical Licensing and Discipline Board law (Law 139-2008) to clarify how often the Office of the Puerto Rico Comptroller may audit the Board’s operations. The bill would place auditing frequency decisions in the Comptroller’s hands, with a maximum interval of up to three years between audits, determined at the Comptroller’s discretion and in line with its strategic audit plans. The measure is currently in the early stages of consideration.

What the bill does

  • Amends inciso (E) del Artículo 39 de la Ley 139-2008 (Ley de la Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica).
  • Specifies that the Office of the Puerto Rico Comptroller will determine, at its discretion and according to its strategic audit plans, the frequency with which it will examine the operations of the Medical Licensing and Discipline Board.
  • Establishes a maximum audit interval of three years, meaning audits cannot be required less than every three years unless the Comptroller opts for a more frequent schedule.

Key provisions

  • Authority shift: Audit frequency for the Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica rests with the Comptroller’s Office.
  • Flexibility within a cap: The Comptroller may decide on a more frequent audit schedule if deemed necessary, but audits must occur at least once every three years or more often per the Comptroller’s plans.
  • Alignment with audit plans: Decisions must align with the Comptroller’s strategic audit framework.

Who is affected

  • Office of the Puerto Rico Comptroller: Gains explicit authority to set audit frequency for the Medical Licensing and Discipline Board.
  • Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica (Medical Licensing and Discipline Board): Subject to audits under the Comptroller’s determined schedule.
  • Broader stakeholders (e.g., medical professionals, patients, and the public): Indirectly affected through potential changes in oversight cadence and transparency.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: October 16, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Filed on October 16, 2025; appeared in first reading in the Senate on October 20, 2025; referred to one or more commissions on October 20, 2025.
  • Current stage: Referido a Comisión(es); no enactment date or committee report available yet.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Oversight clarity: Provides a formal framework for how frequently the Board will be audited, potentially improving governance and accountability.
  • Predictability: Establishes a maximum interval, which could standardize audit cycles across boards but preserves flexibility for the Comptroller to adjust frequency as needed.
  • Implementation: Real impact depends on final wording, the Comptroller’s audit plans, and subsequent legislative actions (e.g., passage, amendments, or veto).

Next steps

  • Monitor committee hearings and any amendments to PS 807.
  • Review any fiscal notes or impact statements released by the Legislature.
  • Assess final enacted text to confirm the exact scope and any transitional provisions.

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

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