Procura, where is our money? The money administered by the central government, the Board, the municipalities and public corporations. The money we contribute with the contributions and taxes we pay. And the one that is received from the federal government.
Accountability
#CuentasClaras
Know, what is done with our money? How are public resources and funds used? what are the priorities? how much is spent? What is it spent on? And what results are obtained from the allocation and investment of public resources and funds?
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Who Represents Me
Citizen participation
#DameTurno
Question, who decides about our money? how do I participate? A more active citizenry strengthens democracy; advances the common good; and can ensure that the use of public resources and funds reflects everyone's priorities.
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Town meeting
In a democracy, citizen participation materializes changes.
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In the media – US Congressmen support the Multisectoral Meeting No More Increases in Light
Op Ed – The hidden budget and incentives for the film industry in Puerto Rico
Communiqué – Espacios Abiertos requires the Fiscal Oversight Board to disclose models of projections included in the Fiscal Plans
Faced with a dramatic decrease in income and a deficit projection as of 2027 according to its latest fiscal plan, San Juan (April 12, 2023) – Contrary to its original projections,…
Announcement – The deadline to apply for the Dependent Minor Credit (CTC) and the Work Credit (EITC) is approaching
Non-profit entities and community-based organizations around Puerto Rico help individuals and families to fill out state and federal forms for free...
Amicus Brief – EAs brief to the US Supreme Court (FOMB v. ICC)
Statement – Forms show the impact of the new work credit on the economic security of thousands of families in Puerto Rico
An EA analysis of the 2019, 2020 and 2021 individual income tax returns pinpoints the impact on people's pockets, before and after...
Policy Brief – Our Dollars and Their Data: a Look at the 2021 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC)
Report – Our dollars and their data: a look at the 2021 Earned Credit (EITC) and the Dependent Child Credit (CTC)
Statement – 100 thousand families are missing to apply for the Child Tax Credit (CTC)
The Alliance for Economic Security announces the second phase of the ReclamaTuDineroPR initiative to get families to request the Child Tax Credit for each minor in their care during…