Governance And Integrity Programs: A Look At The Regional Challenges Of Brazilian City Halls

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21434/IberoamericanJCG.v11i00.152

Keywords:

Integrity Programs, Culture of Integrity, Compliance, Corruption, City Halls

Abstract

Objective: The article aims to analyze the regional challenges faced by Brazilian city halls in implementing integrity programs. The aim is to identify weaknesses and good practices in the adoption of these programs.

 Method: The research adopted a qualitative approach, using structured questionnaires to collect data. City halls were selected from all regions of Brazil, with different sizes, population profiles and budgets. Responses were analyzed to identify recurring themes, patterns and relationships between challenges and observed practices.

 Results: The main results indicate that, although 90% of city halls do not have integrity programs, according to CONACI's diagnosis, there is significant progress in the adoption of these programs in municipalities of different sizes. The most common difficulties include the lack of an entity responsible for the program's actions, low dissemination of knowledge about compliance, integrity and ESG, limitations of human and financial resources, low adherence to the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and difficulties in adapting to the new Tender Law.

 Originality/Relevance: The study fits into the theoretical gap regarding the implementation of integrity programs in diverse regional contexts with low maturity in governance and compliance. The academic relevance of the research lies in understanding the regional specificities that influence the adoption of integrity practices, highlighting the need for personalized and adaptive approaches.

 Theoretical/methodological contributions: The research contributes theoretically by highlighting the importance of adapting integrity programs to local realities, reinforcing the need for flexibility in the implementation of compliance policies. Methodologically, the study demonstrates the effectiveness of qualitative analysis of structured questionnaires to map challenges and good practices in public governance.

 Social/management contributions: Social and managerial implications include identifying strategies for implementing integrity programs in different municipal and regional contexts. The study suggests the importance of technical support and specialized consultancy to overcome the identified barriers.

Author Biographies

Danila Resende Duarte Marvão, Rede Governança Brasil (RGB), Brasilía

Master's student in Public Policy Management has a degree in accounting sciences with a postgraduate degree in auditing and controllership. Coordinator of the Compliance Women Committee in Tocantins and the Compliance Committee of Rede Governança Brasil. He has certifications in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Public Compliance. Acted as a mentor for implementing integrity programs for city halls. Author of the books: Practical Guide for the Compliance Consultant and the book Mulheres no Controle e Mulheres na Governança. She was one of the authors of the Booklet for Structuring Integrity Programs for RGB City Halls. Professor of postgraduate courses in Compliance disciplines.

Fagner Marcelo Santos Becker, Rede Governança Brasil (RGB), Brasilia

He has a degree in Public Management with a postgraduate degree in Governance, Governance and Accountability and a Law degree. Mentor of city halls in the Mentoring Program for City Halls of Rede Governança Brasil - RGB. Director of Governance, Compliance, Sustainability and Innovation at the Consciousness Science Institute - ICEV. He was President of the Latin American Institute of Governance and Public Compliance - IGCP for two years. Special Advisor at the Executive Secretariat for Governance and Compliance of the Federal District - DF. Director of the Internal Governance Committees at the DF General Comptroller's Office, Meritorious Associate of Rede Governança Brasil, Commercial Manager at SKY Serviços do Brasil and Manager of the credit area at QI - Schools and Colleges. Co-author of the RGB Municipal Governance Booklet, Co-author of the RGB Code of Good Governance Practices, Co-Author of the Booklet on LGPD for RGB Municipalities.

Bruno Galvão Ferola, Rede Governança Brasil (RGB), Brasilia

Partner at P&B Compliance, lawyer, Master in Public Law and Postgraduate in Compliance, both from Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV/SP.
He worked in relevant companies such as Banco do Brasil, Pinheiro Neto, Ambev, Telefônica and PwC. He was Vice-President of ANACO - National Compliance Association and member of the Ethics Council of ALAGOV-DF.
He is Member and Coordinator of the Anti-Corruption Committee of Rede Governança Brasil, member of IBRADEMP and the Compliance Committee of OAB – /SP.
Member of the LEC-SP Corporate Governance Committee.
Volunteer for the Constitution in Schools Project and guest professor at educational institutions such as PUCCAMP- SP and UCS-RS

Jeniffer de Aguilar Rodrigues, Rede de Governança Brasil (RGB), Brasilia

Attorney. Graduated in Law from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and Postgraduate in Public Law from Faculdades Arnaldo and Legale. Legal Advisor at the Regional Dentistry Council of Minas Gerais. Certified in Public Compliance by the Center for Studies in Law and Business (CEDIN) and Member of the Anti-Corruption and Compliance Committee of the Brazilian Governance Network (RGB). Co-author of the Booklet for Structuring Integrity Programs for City Halls - RGB.

Rodrigo Morais de Amorim, Rede Governança Brasil (RGB), Brasilia

Internal Auditor at the General Comptroller of the State of Mato Grosso since 2017, with experience in holding public agents and legal entities accountable, compliance, integrity, leniency agreements and corporate governance. Graduated in Law and Journalism (UFMT), he is a specialist in Prevention and Repression of Corruption (Ácio) and Applied Constitutional Law (Damásio). Has international certification as Lead Auditor ISO 37001:2016 - Anti-Bribery Management Systems (Global Exemplar). Member of the Anti-Corruption and Compliance Committee of Rede Governança Brasil (RGB), being one of the authors of the Booklet for Structuring Integrity Programs for City Halls - RGB. He is a member of the Scientific Editorial Board of the Revista Latino-Americana de Governança.

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2024-07-29

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Marvão, D. R. D. ., Becker, F. M. S. ., Ferola, B. G. ., Rodrigues, J. de A. ., & Morais de Amorim, R. . (2024). Governance And Integrity Programs: A Look At The Regional Challenges Of Brazilian City Halls. Journal of Sustainable Institutional Management, 11(00), e0152. https://doi.org/10.21434/IberoamericanJCG.v11i00.152

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