REGULATION ON THE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE COSTA RICAN INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE PRESENTATION This Regulation on the Organization and Functions of the Internal Audit of the Costa Rican Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture originates by reason of Law No. 8292, General Law on Internal Control, articles 20, 21, 23 and 24, the Law Creating the Costa Rican Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture, the Law against Corruption and Illicit Enrichment in Public Service, and the "Standards for the Exercise of Internal Auditing in the Public Sector." This normative body is composed of three chapters, which regulate aspects such as:
. A first chapter referring to the organization of the Internal Audit of the Costa Rican Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture, involving points such as the concept of Internal Audit, the independence and objectivity of the Audit, the location and organizational structure, relevant aspects regarding the Auditor and Sub-Auditor, aspects of the Internal Audit personnel, the scope of action in which it operates, and the relationships and coordination with the different actors.
. The second chapter discusses the functioning of the Internal Audit. This chapter frames the Audit's powers, the duties of the Internal Audit, its authorities, and some other aspects related to the functioning of the Internal Audit.
. Finally, a third chapter of final provisions is presented, particularly referring to the repeals and the effective date of this Regulation.
On the organization of the internal audit: legal framework, concept, objectives, and organization of the audit