Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez, PNP Senator, stated on Thursday that she would already be calling additional witnesses for the Puerto Rico Senate Department of Family contracting investigation. [1][10]
The Puerto Rico Department of the Family delivered requested investigation documents to the Senate Family Commission on October 30, meeting the official deadline. [2] LAP Consulting Group recommended NOLA Education for a $38 million contract with ADSEF after evaluating three bidders. [3] Puerto Rico Senate Family Commission president Wanda Soto Tolentino granted Suzanne Roig until 30 October to submit contract evaluation documents. [4]
Wandy Soto, president of the Senate Family Commission, stated she will wait for document submission from the Department of Family secretary due Friday before deciding on calling more witnesses. [5] Senate Family Commission president Wanda Soto Tolentino stated the commission may pursue court action if review finds missing or incomplete documentation. [6] The legislative investigation covers Star Academy contracts operated by NOLA Education, the dismissal of former ADSEF administrator Blanca Medina Díaz, and federal TANF fund usage. [7]
Former ADSEF head Blanca Medina Díaz stated Suzanne Roig pressured her to advance the NOLA Education contract despite legal concerns over TANF fund usage. [8] LAP Consulting Group held a $180,000 consulting contract with the Puerto Rico Department of Family from July 2025 to June 2026, plus an additional $81,000 5-month agreement signed July 2026. [9] Wanda Soto Tolentino stated the commission will only gather evidence and refer findings to relevant authorities, not issue judgements. [11]Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez, senadora del PNP, expresó el jueves que ya estaría citando testigos adicionales para la investigación del Senado de Puerto Rico sobre la contratación del Departamento de la Familia. [1][10]
El Departamento de la Familia de Puerto Rico entregó los documentos de investigación solicitados a la Comisión de Familia del Senado el 30 de octubre, cumpliendo con la fecha límite oficial. [2] LAP Consulting Group recomendó a NOLA Education para un contrato de $38 millones con ADSEF tras evaluar tres licitadores. [3] La presidenta de la Comisión de Familia del Senado de Puerto Rico, Wanda Soto Tolentino, le concedió a Suzanne Roig hasta el 30 de octubre para someter los documentos de evaluación del contrato. [4]
Wandy Soto, presidenta de la Comisión de Familia del Senado, expresó que esperará por la entrega de documentos de la secretaria del Departamento de la Familia, que vence el viernes, antes de decidir si cita a más testigos. [5] La presidenta de la Comisión de Familia del Senado, Wanda Soto Tolentino, indicó que la comisión podría acudir a los tribunales si la revisión encuentra documentación faltante o incompleta. [6] La investigación legislativa abarca los contratos de Star Academy operados por NOLA Education, la destitución de la exadministradora de ADSEF Blanca Medina Díaz, y el uso de fondos federales TANF. [7]
La exjefa de ADSEF Blanca Medina Díaz expresó que Suzanne Roig la presionó para adelantar el contrato de NOLA Education a pesar de preocupaciones legales sobre el uso de fondos TANF. [8] LAP Consulting Group tuvo un contrato de consultoría de $180,000 con el Departamento de la Familia de Puerto Rico desde julio de 2025 hasta junio de 2026, además de un acuerdo adicional de 5 meses por $81,000 firmado en julio de 2026. [9] Wanda Soto Tolentino expresó que la comisión solo recopilará evidencia y referirá los hallazgos a las autoridades correspondientes, sin emitir juicios. [11]
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Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez, PNP Senator, stated on Thursday that she would already be calling additional witnesses for the Puerto Rico Senate Department of Family contracting investigation. · WAPA.TV
The Puerto Rico Department of the Family delivered requested investigation documents to the Senate Family Commission on October 30, meeting the official deadline. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
LAP Consulting Group recommended NOLA Education for a $38 million contract with ADSEF after evaluating three bidders. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
Puerto Rico Senate Family Commission president Wanda Soto Tolentino granted Suzanne Roig until 30 October to submit contract evaluation documents. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
Wandy Soto, president of the Senate Family Commission, stated she will wait for document submission from the Department of Family secretary due Friday before deciding on calling more witnesses. · WAPA.TV
Senate Family Commission president Wanda Soto Tolentino stated the commission may pursue court action if review finds missing or incomplete documentation. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
The legislative investigation covers Star Academy contracts operated by NOLA Education, the dismissal of former ADSEF administrator Blanca Medina Díaz, and federal TANF fund usage. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
Former ADSEF head Blanca Medina Díaz stated Suzanne Roig pressured her to advance the NOLA Education contract despite legal concerns over TANF fund usage. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
LAP Consulting Group held a $180,000 consulting contract with the Puerto Rico Department of Family from July 2025 to June 2026, plus an additional $81,000 5-month agreement signed July 2026. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
The Puerto Rico Department of Family stated it has complied with all established terms and deadlines for the legislative investigation. · WAPA.TV
Wanda Soto Tolentino stated the commission will only gather evidence and refer findings to relevant authorities, not issue judgements. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
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