# Puerto Rico Governor meets Fiscal Board over IVU relief funding

Puerto Rico Governor meets Fiscal Oversight Board after IVU relief funding concerns

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Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated that she presented financing alternative sources to the JSF during the meeting [^1][^4]

The Junta de Supervisión Fiscal (JSF) stated that the Puerto Rico government had not identified funds to cover the $56.8 million cost of the proposed IVU suspension [^2] Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated on Friday she could have implemented the proposed IVU suspension unilaterally via Treasury Department order, but chose to consult the Fiscal Board first to avoid court action. [^3] The JSF stated the IVU suspension measure may not enter into force until the board completes its evaluation and funding is confirmed [^5]

Governor González Colón stated she declined to sign unanimously passed budget safeguard bills House 1261 and 1262 because unconsulted last minute amendments substantially changed the original legislation. [^6] The JSF requested that non-recurring funds be identified to offset lost revenue, and that the tax suspension not take effect until a full budget impact review is completed. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Governor Jenniffer González Colón held a meeting with the JSF following the board's funding warning (WAPA.TV, News)
2. The Junta de Supervisión Fiscal (JSF) stated that the Puerto Rico government had not identified funds to cover the $56.8 million cost of the proposed IVU suspension (WAPA.TV, News)
3. Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated on Friday she could have implemented the proposed IVU suspension unilaterally via Treasury Department order, but chose to consult the Fiscal Board first to avoid court action. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
4. Governor Jenniffer González Colón stated that she presented financing alternative sources to the JSF during the meeting (WAPA.TV, News)
5. The JSF stated the IVU suspension measure may not enter into force until the board completes its evaluation and funding is confirmed (WAPA.TV, News)
6. Governor González Colón stated she declined to sign unanimously passed budget safeguard bills House 1261 and 1262 because unconsulted last minute amendments substantially changed the original legislation. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
7. The JSF requested that non-recurring funds be identified to offset lost revenue, and that the tax suspension not take effect until a full budget impact review is completed. (esnoticiapr.com, News)

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