A importância do princípio da transparência nas unidades de gestão pública do Estado do Piauí

Abstract

This monographic work aims to analyze the precarious state of public transparency in municipal councils of the State of Piauí, Brazil, and its implications for combating corruption. Based on the constitutional principle of transparency—essential for democracy and effective public administration—the study highlights how the lack of accessible information to citizens undermines social control and facilitates illicit practices. The research focuses on the municipalities of Alagoinha do Piauí, Geminiano, Santana do Piauí, Sussuapara, and Picos, located in one of Brazil’s most socioeconomically vulnerable regions. Using data from the Court of Accounts of the State of Piauí (2021–2024) and the theoretical framework of authors such as Ricardo Lobo Torres, Maria Sylvia Zanella Di Pietro, and Ana Cristina Barros, the study examines how the absence of transparency portals in these locations weakens citizenship and hinders public oversight of government spending. The methodology combines documentary analysis and literature review, emphasizing financial law and external control mechanisms. Moreover, the paper assesses the responsibility of the State Government of Piauí in promoting transparency policies and proposes solutions to strengthen oversight and accountability tools in the municipalities studied. It concludes that enhancing transparency is essential to preventing corruption and ensuring a more efficient, equitable, and participatory public administration. Keywords: Public transparency. Corruption. Social control. Municipal management. Piauí.