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PIP Calls for Greater Oversight of PRITS Contracts and Public Funds


September 22, 2025 – Capitol Building — The legislative delegations of the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) in both chambers introduced three measures aimed at addressing recent controversies surrounding the operations of the Puerto Rico Innovation & Technology Service (PRITS) and proposing stronger tools for budget allocation and oversight.

The first measure is a Resolution for Investigation to have each legislative chamber, acting through a Committee of the Whole, investigate allegations about the irregular manner in which the contract between XUVO Technologies L.L.C. and the Department of Health was awarded. While this contract is nominally valued at five dollars, in reality, it has generated millions in profits.

“Given the serious concerns raised by multiple sources regarding this contract and alleged undue pressure on three nominees for the PRITS leadership, the Legislative Assembly must begin a public and transparent investigative process without further delay. We are talking about billions of dollars over the past five years, with very little fiscal oversight,” added PIP House representative, Denis Márquez Lebrón.

The second measure is a Bill to amend the Government Accounting Law by modifying the definition of public funds so that, for disclosure and oversight purposes, it includes sums collected or received by private companies when acting under powers legally granted by government agencies.

The third measure is a Joint Resolution directing the Department of Treasury to amend Regulation 49, adopted in 2012. This regulation defines how budget line items are identified. Currently, technology and communication expenses—which represent billions of dollars—are buried within general budget categories like service contracts, equipment purchases, and other services. The Joint Resolution also requires the Department of Treasury to assign a specific account code within each agency to separate funds allocated for technology and communications.

Source: Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP)

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Photo: La Fortaleza.

 
 
 

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