A comunicação dos tribunais de contas dos estados brasileiros: estrutura, conteúdo e gargalos da comunicação pública

Abstract

This research analyzes the structure of the communication units of 17 out of 26 courts of accounts of the federal units of Brazil and their relationship with the content published by such courts on the social network Instagram, evaluating how these publications reflect the ideal values of public communication. The research uses Brazil's Information Access Law to map aspects such as the size and qualification of staffs, working conditions, available technologies and the standardization of guidelines for the communication of these institutions. The diagnosis leads to an analysis of the content of publications on Instagram throughout September of 2025, identifying common themes, correspondences with principles of public communication, potentials and risks. Ultimately, it aims to contribute to the promotion of transparency, social control and citizenship, and highlighting the role of audit courts in public communication and in stimulating the improvement of public administration and democratic and republican values.