A transparência ativa no Instituto Federal do Sertão de Pernambuco : uma análise estrutural multicampi

Abstract

Active transparency in public institutions is essential for efficient public management and for fostering participation and social accountability. In this context, the research addresses the complexity of transparency within a Federal Institute of Education, considering its multicampus structure. The study aims to analyze how active transparency promoted on the website of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Sertão Pernambucano (IFSertãoPE) can be improved, focusing on service users and on enhancing management actions. The specific objectives include identifying how active transparency is being promoted, through the mapping of the institutional website, by verifying the information provided under the “Access to Information” menu, related to both the Rectory and the Campi, based on the Active Transparency Guide (ATG) issued by the Office of the Comptroller General of Brazil. This served as a parameter to support the preparation of a specific manual and the proposal of a technological tool with guidelines to foster innovation in the improvement of active transparency. The research is characterized as exploratory and descriptive, with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The scope encompassed the full analysis of three categories defined in the ATG—Institutional, Actions and Programs, and Social Participation—covering all 17 subcategories. Data collected on the current state of transparency in the institutional website revealed significant weaknesses in active transparency, particularly due to the absence or insufficient and inadequate availability of documents. Among the findings, 75% of the “Actions and Programs” category was found to be noncompliant with the ATG. The study highlights the fundamental role of active transparency in ensuring management efficiency, promoting accountability, and stimulating social control, as well as the relevance of future comparative and evaluative studies that incorporate the perspectives of key actors in the institutional improvement of transparency. Ultimately, the objectives were achieved, resulting in the development of a manual and a technological tool with guidelines to support the strengthening of active transparency at the institution.