Comptroller, inspector general to partner on gov’t oversight

Inspector General Ivelisse Torres Rivera, left, and Comptroller Carmen Vega Fournier

By THE STAR STAFF

The Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico and the Office of the Inspector General signed an interagency agreement on Monday to coordinate oversight efforts, information exchange, and technical support in investigations related to the management of public funds.

The agreement was signed by Comptroller Carmen Vega Fournier and Inspector General Ivelisse Torres Rivera, who agreed on the need to strengthen oversight mechanisms through joint work between both offices.

Vega Fournier noted that oversight requires coordination and systems that allow for the optimization of public controls.

“This alliance allows us to combine capabilities, share knowledge, and strengthen government controls for a more transparent and responsible public administration,” she said in a written statement.

Torres Rivera added that the collaboration between the two entities will improve internal controls and compliance with administrative processes.

“We are combining capabilities from our respective jurisdictions to strengthen oversight and ensure that public resources are managed efficiently,” she said.

As part of the agreement, the agencies will establish mechanisms for the secure exchange of information through protected technological platforms and confidentiality protocols, in order to safeguard sensitive documents, reports, and data.