San Juan, Puerto Rico — February 17, 2026 — Veronica Ferraiuoli Hornedo, Efficiency Coordinator, presented the third report of the Deregulation and Administrative Efficiency Initiative (IDEA) to Governor Jenniffer González-Colón, a report outlining progress in regulatory simplification, digital service modernization, and interagency coordination.
The report details concrete results from the most recent period: the number of repealed regulations increased from 251 to 343, institutional participation expanded from 12 to 18 agencies, and approximately 10,585 pages of obsolete regulatory provisions were eliminated, thereby streamlining processes and clarifying requirements for individuals and businesses.
“This report shows that the administrative modernization process is already underway and that we are taking concrete steps toward a government that is clearer, more coordinated, and more agile. We recognize that there is still work ahead, which is precisely why we continue strengthening tools and processes that allow us to move forward in a sustained way, in line with Governor Jenniffer González-Colón’s vision of transforming public administration so it can better respond to people’s needs,” said Ferraiuoli Hornedo.
Among the central components highlighted in the report is the Public Transparency Portal, a centralized digital platform that enables individuals to submit and track public information requests within a single system. By unifying processes that were previously handled independently by each agency, the portal introduces comparable metrics, real-time visibility, and oversight mechanisms that help identify delays, address operational challenges, and strengthen institutional accountability.
The initiative also incorporated the Government Program Tracker, a platform designed to centrally monitor implementation of government priorities and ensure that strategic objectives are reflected in agencies’ day-to-day operations.
Tools such as IDEAL and the Efficiency Tracker further support this model by enabling secure interagency data exchange, reducing duplicate processes, and accelerating service delivery. These systems have increased searches for government services and expedited access to certifications and official documents.
The report emphasizes that the impact of these measures extends beyond administrative operations: clearer rules, more predictable processes, and accessible online services reduce uncertainty, shorten processing times, and lower compliance costs — factors that strengthen economic competitiveness and support business activity.
Looking ahead, the next phase of the initiative will focus on deepening regulatory modernization, expanding service automation, strengthening interagency coordination, and consolidating an integrated digital ecosystem that allows residents to interact with government through connected platforms rather than isolated systems.
With these results, IDEA continues to position itself as a structural component of the administrative modernization effort led by Governor Jenniffer González-Colón, aimed at building a more agile, transparent, and coordinated government capable of translating public priorities into measurable results and tangible benefits for residents.
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