Internal Control

• Head of Service: Ana Belén Cortinas

Postal address

Universitat Pompeu Fabra 
Mercè building
Carrer de la Mercè 12 
08002 Barcelona

Functions

The functions of Internal Control are as follows:

• To ensure that economic, financial and contracting/hiring operations are carried out efficiently and in accordance with current regulations.
• To ensure that the University complies with the applicable laws and regulations governing economic and management matters, upholding the principles and ethical standards established by the University.
• To identify and analyse potential risks that may affect the achievement of institutional objectives.
• To provide information and recommendations to the University’s governing bodies for informed decision-making.
• To submit regular reports on the status of internal controls and suggest improvements, when necessary.

The personnel assigned to carry out the Internal Control functions and tasks is functionally autonomous, must be accountable to the governing body that determines the regulation governing Internal Control and, for the purposes of organization and administration, is attached to the Economic Area.