Transparência e controle social: uma análise crítica do portal da transparência da gestão pública municipal de Teresina (2023-2024)

Abstract

This study aims to critically analyze the process of transparency and social control in the municipal public administration of Teresina. It is guided by the following research question: How do the information disclosed on the transparency portal enable citizens to effectively exercise social control? The general objective is to assess the effectiveness of Teresina’s Transparency Portal as an instrument for promoting social control and to what extent it allows citizen participation in monitoring public management during the 2023–2024 period. The research adopted a quali-quantitative approach, using bibliographic review, documentary analysis, and a questionnaire applied to 202 residents of Teresina. Data were examined through content analysis. The results indicate limited progress in complying with transparency legislation, particularly regarding the disclosure of revenues, expenditures, and fiscal reports, as well as the absence of financial statements and detailed documents. Difficulties in access and understanding by users were also identified. Thus, the Transparency Portal of Teresina only partially fulfills its role, highlighting the need to improve language clarity, information updates, and interaction mechanisms. It is concluded that transparency, beyond being a legal requirement, must be understood as a continuous practice to strengthen public management, accountability, and participatory citizenship.