A transparência como instrumento de controle social na administração pública uma breve análise sobre a aplicabilidade da lei de acesso à informação no município de Montenegro

Abstract

This article has as principal objective discuss briefly about the principle of transparency in Public Administration, drawing a parallel between that principle and the principle of publicity, demonstrating how both retain significant correlation. It also addresses the importance of access to information as instrument of social control. Seeks a succinct analysis of the innovations introduced by Law No. 12,527 / 2011 - Law of Access to Information (LAI). Explains the three main forms of control: Internal, External and Social. Comments on the institutional campaign of the Tribunal de Contas do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (Court of Auditors) - "Transparency: make this idea trendy". Analyzes the results collected through a questionnaire with citizens from Montenegro, do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Evaluates how is being applied the Law of Access to Information in the city of Montenegro and what is the prospect of its citizens in relation to this new legislation and about the access to the portals of transparency of official websites of the City Hall and the City Council of Montenegro. From this evaluation seeks to suggest disclosure and dissemination mechanisms of the importance of the Law of Access to Information in the city of Montenegro.