INFORMATIONAL TRANSPARENCY ON RORAIMA CITY HALL PORTALS: ASSESSMENT, OVERSIGHT AND SOCIAL CONTROL

Abstract

This article investigates the effectiveness of transparency portals in the municipal governments of the State of Roraima as tools for fiscal management and promoters of democracy. Using a documentary research methodology, the study analyzed the interface, functionality, and updating of fiscal reports in 15 municipal portals. The results revealed a significant discrepancy in the quality of these portals: while some municipalities exhibit a high standard of transparency and accessibility, others display serious shortcomings, failing to comply with legal requirements for updating and clarity of information. The study also indicates that the effectiveness of these portals is directly linked to the commitment of local administrations to staff training and investment in appropriate technology. Furthermore, the analysis suggests that the lack of transparency in many of the portals may reflect an institutional resistance to the full disclosure of fiscal information, which undermines social oversight and citizen participation. This work concludes that, in order to strengthen democratic governance and fiscal control in Roraima, it is essential for municipalities to improve their transparency systems, ensuring that the portals not only exist formally but also function as effective tools for access to information.

DOI:10.56238/edimpacto2025.057-003