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Legal Division

Advisory and Legal Affairs Area

The Legal Division of the SIFC is responsible for providing institutional representation and specialized legal advice, ensuring compliance with the legal frameworks that govern the Corporation's operations. This area is comprised of several Specialized Negotiations, who serve specific functions depending on their area of competence.

Structure of the Legal Division

Litigation Negotiation

Responsible for representing the SIFC before the courts of Puerto Rico in court cases that include:

• Injury Claims
• Labor Demands
• Civil proceedings related to the SIFC operation

Negotiated Legal Advice

It provides legal opinions, assesses legal risks and advises management on issues such as:

• Public procurement and auctions
• Review of internal regulations
• Administrative Resolutions
• Institutional public policy

Appeals Negotiate

Manages the review and appeal processes of administrative decisions, ensuring compliance with:

• The Uniform Administrative Procedure Act (LPAU)
• Due process of law in administrative hearings

Ethics and Compliance Negotiation

It oversees that institutional action is governed by ethical principles and anti-corruption regulations. It also channels inquiries to the Office of Government Ethics (OEG).

Main Features

• Judicial and administrative representation
• Preventive legal advice
• Legal review of contracts, regulations and internal policies
• Evaluation of complex claims
• Coordination with external entities such as the OIG, the Department of Justice, the OEG and other oversight agencies

Legal and Regulatory Framework

• Act No. 45 of 1935 — State Insurance Fund Act
• Act No. 170 of 1988 — Uniform Administrative Procedure
• Act No. 38-2017 — Administrative and Regulatory Compliance Act
• Internal Regulations of the SIFC
• Public Service Code of Ethics