Silva, Clara MoniseCosta, Isabela Dantas2016-05-102022-06-152016-05-102022-06-152015https://repositorio.ufrn.br/handle/123456789/48125In this paper we study the control as a function of Management Science and its use as a system that assists the public administration in control of their activities. Thus, it developed a case study in the Comptroller General of the organ of the municipality of Serra Negra do Norte/RN in order to conduct a preliminary assessment of the efficiency of internal controls and verify its applicability in public administration. The work aims to identify the influence that internal control has on public management in the municipality of Serra Negra do Norte/RN. Secondary objectives aim to present theoretical concepts of its rationale and regulation of internal control, highlighting its relevance to the municipalities, verifying the influence of the Internal Control as municipal management tool and contribute to the knowledge society on the relevance of the influence of Internal Control in municipal public administration. The methodology is based on an exploratory research, with questionnaires to servers responsible for internal control, using problem analysis a qualitative approach. Immediately after collection, the data were taken for analysis and before this, were made some observations and suggestions, and the answer was reached that the internal control of the municipality does not have much influence on the municipal administration, as stated in the questionnaire.openAccessAdministração PúblicaControle InternoEficiênciabachelorThesis