Análise comparativa dos portais eletrônicos de Esperança/PB e Areia/PB, sob o viés da transparência pública (janeiro a outubro de 2023).

Abstract

The present study presents a research proposal whose general objective was to carry out a comparative study on the degree of transparency of electronic portals in the municipalities of Esperança and Areia, in the State of Paraíba, as well as the current reality and adjustments to standards linked to public transparency. Specifically, the study sought to achieve the objectives: evaluate the availability and quality of information on the electronic portals of the municipalities of Esperança and Areia, in Paraíba, between the period from January to October 2023; investigate public transparency and the Access to Information Law, emphasizing transparency portals; and compare the results obtained in Esperança/PB and Areia/PB, identifying similarities, differences and possible good management practices and public transparency. The study focuses on analyzing financial transparency on its electronic portals, following an inductive approach and aiming to identify factors that affect the effective disclosure of information. Data collection took place from January to October 2023. This is a comparative study, whose central elements are the electronic portals of Esperança and Areia, located in Paraíba. It was observed, therefore, that Esperança stood out for its direct usability, while Areia offered a more attractive design. Both need to improve financial transparency and public awareness about access to information, as it is fundamental to improving public management. It was concluded that both municipalities demonstrated efforts in transparency, but there is room for improvement in the accuracy of the financial information disclosed.