OLIVEIRA, Mario Rafael Nery; AZEVEDO, Pablo Moreno; POSSAMAI, Patricia Fernanda Macedo
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.
