Transparência e gestão de crises: uma análise e criação de um método para prestação de contas de processos de dispensa de licitação dos estados nordestinos em calamidade pública durante a Pandemia de Covid-19

Abstract

This study investigates active transparency in the states of the Northeast region, specifically regarding the exemption from bidding due to public calamity during the COVID-19 pandemic, through the analysis of the states' electronic portals. Using a tool developed for this purpose, the degree of compliance with the legislative framework that regulates transparency during the pandemic crisis was examined. The research, of a descriptive nature, analyzed data from the Transparency Portals of the states from April 21 to December 22, 2023, corresponding to the year 2020. The procedure involved documentary and bibliographic analysis, based on the reading of relevant legislation and articles, with a qualitative approach. The results revealed that two states, Alagoas and Ceará, stood out by reaching 100% compliance with the evaluated requirements, demonstrating a high standard of transparency. Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte achieved approximately 90% compliance, also reflecting a high level of transparency. Maranhão, Paraíba, Piauí, and Sergipe achieved a compliance rate of 70% or more of the criteria analyzed, characterizing a good index of transparency. On the other hand, Bahia only complied with 60% of the evaluated items, being classified with a transparency index considered medium. It is concluded, based on the results of this study, that public entities showed positive results in terms of transparency, considering their calamitous situation. However, there is still room for improvement according to legal requirements.