A PARTICIPAÇÃO POPULAR NO CONTROLE DA ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA COMO MEIO DE COMBATE À CORRUPÇÃO

Abstract

This article seeks to answer how popular participation, as a form of social control, can contribute to the prevention of corruption in Public Administration. It starts from the recognition that, although various official oversight mechanisms exist, they are insufficient to monitor all the actions of the State, especially given the complexity and frequency of corruption cases. For this reason, it becomes essential to analyze the roleof society as a partner in the control of public resources. The research adopts a qualitative approach, using the deductive method, and based on books, articles, and norms that address transparency, integrity, and the fight against corruption. The hypothesis defended is that popular participation helps prevent corruption by increasing vigilance over governmental acts, increasing transparency, and strengthening the accountability of managers. Thus, when citizens are informed, motivated, and have accessible channels for oversight, they become a fundamental element for a more ethical administration committed to the public interest.