IMPORTANCE OF INTERNAL CONTROL IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE DECENTRALIZED AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENT OF JARAMIJÓ

Abstract

The study focuses on internal control and its impact on the administrative management of the Decentralized Autonomous Government of the Jaramijó canton, these being key aspects in public institutions. The main objective is to analyze how internal control systems influence the efficiency and effectiveness of public administration in this entity. To do this, a mixed methodology is used that combines quantitative and qualitative techniques. Structured surveys were carried out on a representative sample of 147 officials, complemented by direct observations and an exhaustive bibliographic review. The results obtained indicate that, despite a general positive level of compliance with internal control standards, there are significant areas that require improvement, especially in continuous training and internal communication. The analysis reveals that the effective implementation of internal controls contributes significantly to transparency and responsibility in public management, facilitating the optimization of processes and the prevention of deviations. This study highlights the need to strengthen internal control procedures to achieve more efficient, effective administration that is aligned with institutional objectives. It is concluded that robust internal control is essential to guarantee the proper functioning of the Decentralized Autonomous Government and to promote citizen confidence in public management.

Keywords: Internal control, Administrative management, Organizational efficiency, Public transparency, Continuous improvement.