Transparência ativa e linguagem simples: um estudo de caso do Instituto Federal do Tocantins

Abstract

The Federal Constitution of 1988 enshrines access to information as a fundamental right of citizens, assigning the State the responsibility of ensuring transparency in governmental actions. Legislation such as the Fiscal Responsibility Law, the Transparency Law, and the Access to Information Law has strengthened this right, promoting a more open relationship between citizens and public administrators. With technological advancement, opportunities have emerged for the government to improve citizen interaction and participation. However, the challenge of official communication still remains, as it often relies on complex technical language that hinders public understanding and social oversight. In this context, this research investigated how IFTO employs digital tools to promote active transparency of financial and budgetary information, as well as the adoption of practices aimed at making this information accessible through the use of plain language. The study is justified by the growing demand for transparency and citizen participation in public administration. A qualitative and exploratory approach was adopted, based on bibliographic and documentary research, complemented by systematic observation of the institution’s digital tools as the primary method of data collection. The results show that IFTO meets a significant portion of the active transparency requirements and has made progress in using digital tools to disseminate financial and budgetary information. These efforts are implemented through the institutional website and the management dashboard, which help ensure public access to information. The study also identified opportunities for improvement, particularly regarding the adoption of plain language, in order to make access to information more effective and inclusive.