A lei de acesso à informação nas universidades estaduais das regiões norte e centro-oeste brasileiras: análise dos portais da transparência

Abstract

Access to information is essential to combating corruption, as citizens now have transparency regarding government decisions. Law No. 12,527 of 2011 ensures public access to public information in an accessible and active manner. To assist in the law's applicability, the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU) provides a Practical Guide with recommendations for the minimum data to be disclosed by institutions. The following research aimed to analyze the electronic portals of nine higher education universities maintained by state governments in the North (five institutions) and the Central-West (four institutions). An instrument was adapted to guide navigation through the portals, analyzing 14 categories and 48 transparency items, where universities were scored based on the availability of the information found. The survey showed that the Central-West region stands out positively, with 66% accuracy for the items analyzed, with 56% compliance, 20% partial compliance, and 24% non- compliance. Compared to 40% in the North region, which presented 25% full compliance, 30% partial compliance, and 45% non-compliance with the legislation.