Administração pública federal: propostas para o fortalecimento do controle sobre os atos praticados e o respectivo combate à corrupção

The characteristics of the Brazilian historic context, under which the predominant social relations have developed, have led to a process of income concentration and to the political power of the dominant classes. The slavery abolishment hasn't guaranteed the people the rights secured to privileged citizens in general. Such practices were observed during historic process as the low level literacy shown by the census of 1920, the political domination of oligarchies and the military coup, all as determining factors in process of political power concentration. The social indicators and the corruption are extremely unfavorable to our country, but we wonder if that happens only in underdeveloped societies. It is possible that even the American society, even the most developed societies, under the democratic capitalism, can suffer negative consequences of some corruption in the capitalism system. Our observations have led to the perception that all democratic society must be regulated by the State in order to preserve the stability of the system. It has also been observed that it is necessary more effective popular participation in order to neutralize economic groups¿ pressure. It has also become evident the necessity of reduction of commissioned office in the federal public administration. And, finally, it is fundamental to propose an amendment to the construction that allows the Public Ministry to have access to any bank, fiscal or telephonic information of anyone that is in office: It should be called "The Law of Moral Transparency". Those proposals will only be possible if there is massive popular participation and we hope that they express our people¿s will in order to appose to those who act only to obtain private benefits.

Obtenção de crescente eficiência e eficácia no fluxo de informações entre a Caixa e os órgãos governamentais na área de fomento - habitação e saneamento - do setor público e com aplicação de recursos do FGTS

o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar o Fluxo de Informações entre a CAIXA e os outros órgãos do Governo, na área de Fomento - Habitação e Saneamento, do Setor Público e com aplicação dos recursos do FGTS, e propor soluções que visem melhorar sua eficiência e eficácia, procurando dar maior transparência ao processo. Na realização do trabalho, foram selecionadas para análise as seguintes categorias: Capacidade de Pessoal, Sistema de Informação, Estrutura Organizacional e a questão Habitacional. A análise dos dados tomou possível propor o desenvolvimento de um sistema, que através de um modelo descentralizado, permita o tratamento das informações de forma mais eficiente e eficaz.

Ouvidoria em órgão regulador do sistema financeiro nacional: o caso do Banco Central do Brasil

This study aims to understand how can the Ombudsman Office in the Central Bank of Brazil - the national monetary policy authority - contribute towards its interaction with society, especially regarding its customer service center. Social control over the government appears to be vital to the governments be responsive and pursue the public interest. The Ombudsman Office can be one instrument of social control. This research is a case study. The study presents the term ombudsman in the world and also its equivalent in Brazil - "ouvidor". Next, concepts related to public administration and accountability are approached. It was verified that the Ombudsman office can be effective in helping the social control of Central Bank of Brazil. Moreover, the Ombudsman Office brings a lot of valuable knowledge to this organization, mainly regarding its social role and its internal processes.

"A garantia soy yo" : etnografia das práticas comerciais entre camelôs nas cidades de Porto Alegre (Brasil) e Ciudad del Este (Paraguai)

O Centro de Porto Alegre (Brasil) caracteriza-se pela presença de vendedores de rua desde o século XVIII. Hoje, contudo, essa forma de comércio informal assume proporções extraordinárias, constituindo-se um fenômeno global relacionado à produção e comercialização de pirataria, consumida generalizadamente em todas as camadas sociais. O universo desta pesquisa são os camelôs e sacoleiros regularizados que trabalham na Praça XV de Novembro da capital gaúcha e comercializam mercadorias contrabandeadas de Ciudad del Este (Paraguai), trazidas por eles próprios. A atuação dos camelôs no espaço público envolve uma permanente negociação - ora pacífica, ora conflituosa - com o poder público, lojistas, meios de comunicação e vendedores de rua em situação irregular. Afora as dificuldades do trabalho de rua e a competitividade do ofício, os comerciantes estudados formam suas redes de relações (sejam elas de vizinhança, de parentesco ou de companheirismo de viagem) pautadas pela presença constante da solidariedade e lealdade - códigos simbólicos que dão sustentação ao trabalho cotidiano, conferindo sentido ao trabalho e à vida social. Procura-se, com isso, fornecer uma visão ampla do universo estudado, mostrando várias de suas facetas, acompanhadas ao longo de uma etnografia que aconteceu tanto em Porto Alegre, quanto na fronteira do Brasil com o Paraguai.

O planejamento estratégico na Marinha do Brasil: o caso das organizações militares prestadoras de serviços

Public Management has been faced with a challenge in improving quality of its services to atendent a citizen each day more concerned and self-conscient of his rights. One of major tools used abroad is strategic planning, although its has been designed for a private sector where the focus is profit its been used in the public sector for improving efficiency. Our focus was the Brazilian Navy, especially the Service-Deliver Military Organization (OMPS),who has been using strategic planning searching for continous improving of internal practices. Strategic planning, originated in Military field, has improved its use in the private sector, especially in United States, after the Second World War when it reached 85% of all american private industry. Some of the concepts and models of strategic planning are reviewed, including some criticism and questioning of its aplicability in the public sector, who, by the way, have serious limitations, like: 1) legal matters (separation of powers); 2) citizen dependency - actions are taken in a vote-profits bases; and 3) burocratic culture, including resistency for changes. Our primary target was to investigated the validity of the strategic planning tool in the Brazilian Navy, searching for define the profile and the comittment of all actors involved in the process, comparing teory and practice. The survey used in the search was individual and anonimous using Likert scale of four options, where each respondent shown his percepetion of the strategic planning used in each of the two investigated organizations All data are shown in the appendices and the results pointed for a non-coerency of the speech and pratice of strategic planning and its models in the analised organizations.

Qualidade de vida e transporte público urbano: estratégias para melhorar a qualidade do serviço de transporte público urbano por ônibus

If urban planning is to support the equitable distribution of public goods and services, it must recognize and address the dismal condition of millions of poor people who are living in a city. The primary focus of contemporary planners and planning students should be on finding and advocating solutions that help eliminate the problems of today¿s cities. Any meaningful solution will need to be grounded in a thorough understanding of the social class inequities of citizens. With the rapid development of national economy and urbanization process in Brazil over the last two decades, the number of vehicles and their travels are dramatically increased. This is particularly evident in all large cities. Traffic congestion becomes more and more severe. Inadequate parking facilities often result in difficulty to find a parking space in large cities and many illegally parked vehicles can be seen on the crowed streets. These illegally parked vehicles further intensify traffic congestion and also pose a traffic safety hazard. The process of urbanization and motorization in Brazil is likely to continue in a rapid pace. The urban public passengers transport modes problems in large cities are likely to get even worse. There is an urgent need for the development of policy and criteria for public service of urban public passenger transport by bus in large cities. The purpose of survey is to develop policy guidelines for public transport services planning, design, construction and mobility management, that meet community needs for accessibility in large cities. So this thesis will present major comparative characteristics of urban mobility management, urban public passengers transport by bus services planning and the quality of social life in two towns of Brazil: Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba. The study case has been focused on Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba because of the major different results of the survey presented by the two cities. The objectives of this thesis are: a) to analyze and discus existing urban mobility related accessibility and economic development problems in large cities; b) to provide an overview of the relationship within city ¿ quality of social life ¿ urban mobility in Rio and Curitiba; c) to analyze and discuss existing urban mobility management related public transport services in Rio and Curitiba; d) to analyze and discuss existing quality of bus public transport services problems in Rio. Some preliminary recommendations for mobility management policies will also be presented.

Alternativas para a superação de obstáculos relativos à criação de valor, aumento da competitividade e acordos comerciais Internacionais na negociação comercial do Brasil com a China: o caso da soja

China and Brazil have got commercial potentials and strategic partnerships are desired from both sides, but in order to guarantee long term, stable relationship these countries must overcome barriers and obtain mutual gains. The objective of this study was to determine how one can overcome obstacles related to value creation, enhance of competitiveness and international deals in terms of Brazil-China commercial negotiation specifically for soy beans. The CEO of one of the biggest and most important international trading-companies has been contacted and mentioned problems faced by his company in terms of brazillian soy beans sale to chinese clients. Problems such as: the break up of legally based contracts, demanding public pressure, insufficient infra-structure in Brazil for production dispatching, cultural differences, lack of trust, power asymmetry were related and has been analyzed on this study. The perspective used on this study refers to elements, processes and forms of negotiation between these two continental giants.

A prestação de um serviço público de qualidade: a divulgação eletrônica de informações do IBGE sob a óptica dos estudantes de administração e economia dos cursos de graduação da FGV/RJ em 2002

For the last 20 years, the State - and consequently the services it provides - is being redefined from its objectives to its validity as a guiding instance of the citizens' destinies. This redefinition is pushed by a strong and generalized tendency that discuss its role and power in the new worldwide scenario, making the State to suggest the introduction of a methodology to update the public management and the revision of the State properties forms. In this context, stands out the necessity of the public services adaptation to the worldwide tendencies of global information and the reduction of the distance between citizens, governments and information. According to this conjecture, the Brazilian Public Administration, is now trying to establish a base of support in the modern information technology in order to develop the public policy and, consequently, provide services for the society. Based on this intention, IBGE introduced a project for electronic spread of data and information produced in the ambit of the Institution. The purpose of the presented dissertation is to answer the following central question: Does the IBGE project for electronic spread of information meet expectations of the students in the FGV/RJ (2002) Administration and Economy graduation courses, properly accomplishing the provision of a public service?

Escolas de governo e escolas de serviço público: limites e problemas (Estudo de Caso da FESP/RJ e FUNDAP/SP)

Este trabalho busca identificar um campo específico de atuação para instituições vinculadas a governos estaduais que atuam com capacitação e que são denominadas Escolas de Governo. Toma como estudo de caso as experiências da FUNDAP, em São Paulo e da FESP, no Rio de Janeiro e, a partir de uma análise crítica sobre o modo de funcionamento, missão e público alvo dessas instituições, busca sinalizar novos caminhos e possibilidades para consolidação dessas instituições no Brasil. Examina o modelo adotado pela Escola Nacional de Administração Pública, ENAP, que serviu de referência para as Escolas de Governo estudadas, buscando identificar os problemas existentes na práxis dessas duas instituições e demonstrar que esses se situam, não na qualidade e no desempenho de seus cursos e programas de capacitação, mas sim na sua própria concepção e missão.

Políticas públicas para radiodifusão e imprensa: ação e omissão do estado no Brasil pós-1964

The press and the State had developed, in Brazil, a relation of interdependence. Press and broadcasting corporations depend on state money for its survival and politicians depend on the press and the exposition in the media to communicate with their electorate. This relation of proximity affects the elaboration of public policies for the sector. This study analyzes public policies for broadcasting and the press since 1964, when it was established in the country the military regimen, a mark of a deep reform in the Communications. Public policies are debated in line with two dimensions - one relative to the infrastructure needed by the Communications, and another referring to the content of information. Our conclusion clarifies the urgency of a revision in the laws that regulate the media, many of which are not applicable anymore, and questions the independence of Brazilian parliamentarians to proceed with the necessary reforms and to the discussion about new public policies for the sector.

Avaliação da qualidade de Leporinus obtusidens (Piava) comercializada no Mercado Público de Porto Alegre através de metais-traço advindas do lago Guaíba, RS

Durante o ano de 2003 foram realizadas coletas sazonais de peixes do Lago Guaíba, Porto Alegre, Sul do Brasil. Os metais cádmio, cobre, cromo e zinco foram utilizados como indicadores químicos na avaliação da qualidade ambiental da ictiofauna, sendo representada pela espécie Leporinus obtusidens (piava). Os exemplares de piava foram capturados dentro de três grandes regiões do Lago: Região Norte, próximo ao Canal do Jacuí; Região Central, em frente à cidade de Porto Alegre e Região Sul, junto à ponta de Itapuã. Conteúdo de metais em amostras de fígado e músculo de cada exemplar foram avaliados por espectrofotometria de absorção atômica. Os resultados demonstram que há diferenças na acumulação entre os tecidos de machos e fêmeas, com machos acumulando mais no músculo do que no fígado e fêmeas apresentando comportamento contrário. Considerando os locais de captura, o Ponto Central apresentou as maiores concentrações de cobre (músculo), cádmio (fígado) e zinco (músculo); e entre as estações de captura, os indivíduos coletados durante o verão apresentaram as maiores concentrações de todos os metais analisados. Apesar disso, nenhum indivíduo amostrado apresentou-se inapto para o consumo humano, atestando a qualidade ambiental da ictiofauna do Lago Guaíba para os metais estudados.

Avaliação do estágio de desenvolvimento da responsabilidade social no Banco Central do Brasil

This study examines the corporate social responsibility (CSR) theme in Central Bank of Brazil (Bacen). The CSR movement is growing worldwide and it is related to values such as sustainability, ethics and transparency to the stakeholders. The study was performed in two parts. The first part consists of a bibliography research on the origins, the concept and the practice relating to CSR in the contemporary organizational environment. In the second part - field research - the Central Bank's Board of Directors and representatives of Ibase and Ethos Institute were interviewed and the content analysis method - a qualitative research method - was used in the interpretation of information obtained. The analysis of the interviews shows that the Board is receptive to the CSR development and that they consider the accomplishment of Central Bank's institutional mission fundamental in this process. The participation of the Bank's personnel and the incorporation of the CSR principles into the day-to-day practice are also considered necessary. Finally, one hundred indicators - based on the Ethos CSR Indicators - are proposed to evaluate the stage of development of social responsibility in Bacen on the following subjects: Values, Transparency and Governance; Internal Public; Natural Environment, Suppliers and Society. In summary, this study aims to contribute to the improvement of the knowledge of corporate social responsibility and the best practices in the public sector, particularly in Central Bank of Brazil.

Proposta de melhoria do processo de aquisição de material e contratação de serviços na administração pública - modelo aplicável à marinha de guerra

O objetivo deste estudo foi o de propor a aplicação de um modelo que agilize as aquisições de material e contratações de serviços na Marinha de Guerra com os recursos legais existentes na Lei e legislações complementares. O sucesso de tal proposta implica trazer melhorias de toda ordem ao processo de aquisição do setor público tendo em vista as dificuldades serem as mesmas, em função da necessidade do comprimento das mesmas Leis. Da análise técnicas em uso setor privado, que se beneficia do grande potencial da tecnologia da informação, resultou a possibilidade de inserção de um modelo ágil e desenvolvido para todo o setor público.

A democratização da política pública e o fortalecimento da cidadania. Conhecendo o projeto Casa Brasil : unidades Vitória e Vila Velha

The purpose of this dissertation is to analyze the Casa Brasil Project and its contribution for promoting actions related to citizenship in Vitoria and Vila Velha cities. The essay was led through a theoretical discussion about citizenship, public space, social participation and public politics. Thereafter thematic interviews based on a non-probabilistic method were done with seventeen people such as public power representatives, organized civilian society and community. The speech analysis was used for data treatment. Some negative and positive aspects referred to citizenship and public power were identified. The aim of the research was checking if there is any encouragement to a genuine and consciousness participation of the society for the structure and continuous citizenship practice. The Casa Brasil Project experience in Vitoria and Vila Velha demonstrates that its sustainability and effectiveness depend on how interacted and committed the strategic stakeholders are, since the condition of local institutions influences the model of social mobilization and individual participation. Besides, this essay shows it is necessary: to improve the citizen involvement ¿ by implementing the board of directors, which assures public participation in order to stimulate the community to take the unity control ¿ to grant democratic feature to the public power, and to increase citizenship.