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Data-Driven
Decision
Making
Salomey F.
Calixte
MAT210
Prof Evan
Schwartz
9/3/2021
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Rate of Poverty
United State Poverty Rate
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Description
The graph shows the states with the
highest and lowest poverty rates in
percentage terms. Some of the states
with the highest poverty rates are
Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia, and
Georgia (Jelavish, 2021).
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Important
of the Data
The presentation aims to inform the audience about
the main factors that cause poverty. The data shows
that education is very important in reducing poverty.
The state with the lowest rate of poverty will have the
easiest to implement and manage.
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Recommendation
Creation of job opportunity
Educating youths to increase the level of
education
Having special attention to the state with
high poverty level
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Audience
Targeted
The target audience is adults and teenagers
because they have a better understanding of
the issues related to poverty and inequality.
Having teenagers as a part of the group will
help in curbing poverty.
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Language,
Purpose &
Visual
presentation
The language used in this project is
simple and brief to enable the audience
to understand the presentation. I used a
bar chart to help the adults understand
the basic concepts of presentation.
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CONCLUSION
Poverty is a social issue that affects every
society. It should be the government's priority.
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References
References
https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-estimates-
trends-analysis
(USA, n.d.)
https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2020/demo/p60-270.html
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https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-estimates-trends-analysis
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The PROMESA: A takeover is a takeover is a takeover
1. The PROMESA:
A TAKEOVER IS A TAKEOVER IS A TAKEOVER
THE PROMESA: A TAKEOVER IS A TAKEOVER IS A TAKEOVER 1
MARIA DE LOS ANGELES TRIGO
APRIL 2016
2. A discussion of the takeover
of the Government of Puerto Rico by the
Financial Oversight And Management Board
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3. NONE SO BLIND
AS THOSE WHO WILL NOT SEE
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4. The Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act is indeed going back to the
future.
It can even be considered the spiritual child of the Foraker Act of 1900 (which created the
infamous civil government “granted” to Puerto Rico after two years of US military rule).
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5. The PROMESA could even be called Foraker 21, so analogous are the supra-government created
by the Oversight Board to the Foraker’s Governor appointed by the US President and the
Executive Council appointed by the US President (and the hobbled Puerto Rico government to
the hobbled House of Delegates — which were the only ones elected by Puerto Ricans).
Because the past is always present.
My presentation The Congressional PROMESA to put the uppity Commonwealth in its place
discussed the legal foundations for the omnipotent Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and
Management Board, the “dedicated funding source” to keep the Board operating, and the
“notice” to Puerto Ricans: no dissent will be tolerated.
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6. This presentation will discuss the takeover of the Puerto Rico government by this Board.
My comments refer to the draft issued on 29 March 2016. I may also refer to the language used
in the draft of 24 March 2016, depending on the changes made from one draft to the other.
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7. THE REASON
The bill’s Legislative Summary imputes “the situation in Puerto Rico” to three factors:
1. fiscal mismanagement
2. inconsistent federal policies
3. a state-run economy hopelessly inefficient
Apparently, the Committee is of the opinion that the political constraints on the economy do not
have any effect on the shortfall of government revenues or the contraction of the Puerto Rico
economy.
It seems to believe that with efficiencies, greater accountability in government operations,
optimizing revenues over expenses, and improving the reliability of services, things (I dare not
say the economy) will turn around and all will be well.
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8. And I will confess, when I read that bit of the “state-run economy hopelessly inefficient,” I
remembered the $37 screw, the $7,622 coffee maker, the $436 hammer, and the $640 toilet
seat.
Remember those articles bought so cheaply by the model of efficiency that is the state-run
Pentagon?
Be assured, the Puerto Rico government has never made those kind of purchases.
Now, to the supra.
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9. THE SCHEDULE AND THE ACCESS
The Board will establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, review and certification of the
Fiscal Plan and the Budgets. There is also a requirement for the submittal of the revenue
forecasts.
The bill is not clear on this point: it seems the Governor and Legislature will submit these
forecasts, but they do not seem to be subject to review independently from the Budgets and
Fiscal Plan.
As part of the Board’s unlimited oversight, it is granted direct access to information systems and
all kinds of documents and records as it deems necessary (which includes direct access to
information systems).
I get nightmares thinking of the security issues, starting with who will be given access, and to
what.
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10. FIRST, THE FISCAL PLAN
The bill calls on the Governor to prepare a Fiscal Plan of at least a five years, and to submit it to
the Board for approval and certification.
This Fiscal Plan is the basis for every analysis and authorization that the Board will make (and
there are plenty of those). If the Board finds the Fiscal Plan acceptable, it will issue a
certification of compliance.
If the Board does not certify the Fiscal Plan, the Governor may revise it by implementing the
“corrective” action identified by the Board.
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11. If the Fiscal Plan still does not comply, in the Board’s sole discretion, the Board will prepare it
and submit it to the Governor and Legislature.
In that case, the Fiscal Plan will be deemed approved by the Governor.
Note this: the Budget is “deemed approved” by the Governor.
A crude attempt to hide that the Fiscal Plan was prepared and imposed by a foreign entity not
elected by Puerto Ricans.
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12. The Fiscal Plan:
• provides for estimates of revenues and expenditures in conformance with modified
accrual accounting standards
• ensures the funding of essential public services
• provides adequate funding for public pension systems
• provides for the elimination of budget gaps in financing
• provides for a debt burden that is sustainable
• improves fiscal governance
• enables the achievement of fiscal targets
• creates independent forecasts of revenue
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13. As you see, nothing is required in a Fiscal Plan on economic development plans or related
policies, which are indispensable for the growth of Puerto Rico’s economy and, therefore, its
revenue base.
The draft of 24 March required that the Fiscal Plan and Budget include provisions for changes in
personnel policies and levels for each department and agency, as well as changes in the
structure and organization of the Puerto Rico government. This was eliminated from the draft of
30 March.
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14. THEN, THE BUDGET
For practical purposes, the Board must have certified the Fiscal Plan for a fiscal year before the
Governor can start the process of preparing a Budget.
The Governor must submit a Budget to the Board for approval every fiscal year before it is
submitted to the Legislature.
The Board will determine if the Budget complies with that year’s Fiscal Plan. If it does, the
Governor will be authorized to send it to the Legislature.
If the Board does not certify the Budget, the Governor may revise it by implementing the
“corrective” action identified by the Board. If the Budget still does not comply, the Board will
prepare it and submit it to the Governor and Legislature.
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15. The same process applies after the Legislature approves the Budget.
If the Board does not consider the Budget compliant, and the Legislature does not submit one
by the first day of the fiscal year, the Board will submit it to the Governor and Legislature and
the Budget will be deemed approved by the Governor and Legislature.
Again note: the Budget is “deemed approved” by the elected government representatives.
Another attempt to hide that the Budget was prepared and imposed by a foreign entity not
elected by Puerto Ricans.
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16. PAPER, PAPER EVERYWHERE
Every quarter, the Governor must submit a report comparing actual cash revenues, cash
expenditures, and cash flows of the government to the Budget.
The Board may require that the information be presented for each “covered territorial
instrumentality.”
Now, another “threat”: if this quarterly report shows a variance, the Board must report it to the
US President and the US Congress, unless Puerto Rico adopts remedial actions (that are
acceptable to the Board, of course) and submits monthly reports, instead of every quarter.
The Board must also submit annual reports to Congress describing Puerto Rico’s progress
implementing the bill, and the assistance provided by the Board (which I understand to mean, a
description of the control it exercised over every aspect of the government).
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17. … AND CUT!
If the Governor or the Legislature do not correct a “violation” of actual revenues or expenses
against budgeted revenues or expenses, the Board is authorized to make across-the-board
reductions in nondebt expenditures to ensure compliance.
What a mess: 10% cuts across-the-board, as if paying for office supplies were as important as
paying for medicines.
Go figure.
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18. A TAKEOVER
The Board may submit recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, the US President or
the US Congress to “ensure compliance” by Puerto Rico to the Budget and the Fiscal Plan.
However, these recommendations may expand to include financial stability, management
responsibility, and service delivery efficiency, including recommendations on:
• cost control
• government structure
• additional revenue structures
• alternatives to meet payment of pensions
• privatizations
• changes to Puerto Rico law and Court opinions
• government personnel and lay-offs
Notice a pattern here? The list does not include a single recommendation on anything remotely
related to economic development.
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19. Now the “gloves-off” part: the Puerto Rico government has 90 days to implement the
recommendations.
If it doesn’t, it must explain to the US President and the US Congress why it will not implement
them.
However, the Board may decide, by the vote of just three members, to implement its own
recommendation, but after consulting with the Committee on Natural Resources of the House
and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
Because, well, the overlord knows best.
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20. And I ask: are these Committees not busy enough, that they will consult with the Board on
whether Puerto Rico should keep its maternity leave act, or what should be the vacation policy
for public employees?
Inquiring minds want to know.
My discussion of this takeover continues in the presentation: “Elections? For a government for
Puerto Rico? What for?”
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21. INTERESTING ARTICLES
“Greece Holds Lessons for Puerto Rico,” Robert Slavin, The Bond Buyer, 28 March 2016. Behind a
paywall. (Pay attention to Prof Anna Gelpern’s statements.)
“How Hedge Funds Held Argentina for Ransom,” Martín M. Guzmán and Joseph E. Stiglitz, The
New York Times, 1 April 2016
“Corporate profits are near record highs. Here’s why that’s a problem.” Lawrence Summers, The
Washington Post, 30 March 2016
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22. RELATED POSTS
In SlideShare
The Congressional PROMESA to put the uppity Commonwealth in its place
Restructuring and Due Diligence: The Front-End of Puerto Rico Debt
Crisis and Status: Puerto Rico on the Brink
In LinkedIn
The devil is in the details: Congress and restructuring
…and Congress said: “We’ll do nothing”
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23. Originally published in LinkedIn
The PROMESA: A takeover is a takeover is a takeover
2 April 2016
An attorney and CPA, I help clients understand Puerto Rico’s public finance market and its legal and regulatory
framework. I aim to provide you with insights and information rooted in Puerto Rico’s history, and legal and political
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