These educational capsules are intended to guide personnel on key compliance topics and internal processes. They also address frequently asked questions that reach the Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico through the Integrated System for Requesting Legal Guidance (SIPSOL).
The Comptroller of Puerto Rico explains one of the questions we receive most often: may the Office of the Comptroller determine the legality of a settlement agreement or a labor arbitration award?
In this guidance capsule, we address a question concerning a resolution of the Conciliation and Arbitration Bureau of the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH) and explain the scope of our jurisdiction under the Constitution of Puerto Rico and Act 9 of 1952.
Key points discussed:
– The Office of the Comptroller's post-audit oversight function over public funds and property.
– Why the Office does not intervene in advance to certify or approve labor agreements.
For legal guidance, officials may access our Integrated System for Requesting Legal Guidance (SIPSOL) on our portal: ocpr.gov.pr.
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