Submitted by Paulo Junior (paulo.jr@fgv.br) on 2010-06-09T20:03:59Z No. of bitstreams: 1 WALERIA DA CRUZ.pdf: 2361022 bytes, checksum: f3868b3259798627cf43caf84224177b (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Paulo Junior(paulo.jr@fgv.br) on 2010-06-09T20:04:59Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 WALERIA DA CRUZ.pdf: 2361022 bytes, checksum: f3868b3259798627cf43caf84224177b (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2010-06-10T14:16:11Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 WALERIA DA CRUZ.pdf: 2361022 bytes, checksum: f3868b3259798627cf43caf84224177b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009-08-14 / Amongst numerous topics of social interest, this research has focused on the relationship between the state and society, highlighting the role of administrative improbity control as a relevant instrument for improving public management, as well as the living conditions of the general population. The research also emphasizes the role of the Tribunal of Accounts of the State of Pernambuco, the manners in which institutional control is achieved and the way that citizens are able to exercise social control over government authorities. The results of the studies, based on an overview of the literature regarding the subject, together with the experience of the Tribunal of Accounts, not only indicate ways that lead towards social participation, but also the need for constant reflection concerning institutional practices. The research has understood the identification of the communication channels established between the Tribunal of Accounts in Pernambuco and society, through the programs of the Professor Barreto Guimarães School of Public Accounts and, especially, the Ombudsman. The work has also outlined the document provided by the Tribunal, regarding reports of irregularities originating from members of the public. An analysis of the irregularities and the repercussions of the participation of members of the public were observed during the trials that originated from demands by the Ombudsman. The study also offers an overview of the organization and workings of the Tribunal of Accounts in the State of Pernambuco, as well as its relationship with society, while searching for a more effective control of administrative improbity. Considering the innovative nature of investigations within the area of activities within the Tribunal of Accounts, the approach employed by this study has been of an exploratory nature. / Dentre os diversos temas de interesse social, a pesquisa realizada enfocou as relações entre Estado e sociedade, destacando a função de controle sobre a improbidade administrativa como instrumento relevante para o aprimoramento da gestão pública e para a melhoria das condições de vida da população. A investigação destacou a atuação do Tribunal de Contas de Pernambuco, as formas de controle institucional e o modo como o cidadão exerce o controle social da Administração Pública. Os resultados dos estudos, baseados na revisão da literatura sobre o tema e na experiência do Tribunal, apontam caminhos para a participação social e indicam a necessidade de constante reflexão sobre a prática institucional. A pesquisa compreendeu a identificação dos canais de comunicação estabelecidos entre o TCE-PE e a sociedade, por meio dos programas da Escola de Contas Públicas Barreto Guimarães e particularmente da Ouvidoria. O trabalho ressaltou o encaminhamento dado pelo Tribunal às denúncias de irregularidades encaminhadas pelo cidadão à Ouvidora. A análise das denúncias e a repercussão da participação do cidadão foram observadas nos julgamentos dos processos oriundos de demandas da Ouvidoria. O estudo ofereceu uma visão geral da organização e do funcionamento do Tribunal de Contas de Pernambuco e sua relação com a sociedade, em busca de um controle mais efetivo da improbidade administrativa. Tendo em vista a novidade da investigação no âmbito dos Tribunais de Contas, a abordagem utilizada revestiu-se de caráter exploratório.