A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DO TCE-PB PARA O CONTROLE SOCIAL: UMA ANÁLISE DO PORTAL DA TRANSPARÊNCIA E DO SISTEMA SAGRES

Abstract

This monographic study examines the instruments employed by the Court of Accounts of the State of Paraíba (TCE/PB) in enabling social oversight by the people of Paraíba to combat corruption and, consequently, the inadequate provision of public services. In Brazil, the fight against corruption has been explicitly elevated to a constitutional level, assigning the oversight of public expenditures to the Courts of Accounts in support of the National Congress. However, addressing administrative misconduct through these courts presents significant challenges, as corruption is deeply ingrained in Brazilian political practices. This issue is further exacerbated by the apathy of citizens who, feeling unrepresented by their elected officials, refrain from holding them accountable—officials who, once in power, often prioritize their own interests over those of the electorate. In response, the Court of Accounts of the State of Pa raíb a h as developed SAGRES (Society’s Res ource Management Monitoring System) and the Transparency Portal as mechanisms for mutual collaboration between society and the auditing body. This interaction, driven by a shared objective, has the potential to be highly effective in combating the pervasive corruption plaguing public administration. Based on these premises, we will demonstrate that the Court of Accounts plays a crucial role in upholding administrative integrity and morality.