This article examines the influence that the organizational culture components have on work environment at one of the finance audit institutions in Colombia. The study is supported by the theoretical model proposed by Schein (2010) which comprises three levels of organizational culture related to artifacts, values, and presumptions. In order to achieve the objective, a methodology derived from the qualitative approach was used. A record form and a semi-structured interview were used for data collection. The sample consisted of 40 employees from the finance office in Valledupar, Colombia, therefore the research is considered as a case study. Results highlight the existence of artifacts, values, and presumptions that are under excessive control which reveals a type of organizational culture that requires ongoing supervision so as to fulfill the institution’s goals. Hence, the main conclusion is that such institutional rigidity tends to foster individualistic and aggressive behavior since the presence of an inflexible environment promotes competition rather than the construction of interpersonal relationships.