ACTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROBITY IN BIDS UNDER BRAZILIAN LAW

Abstract

The present work had as its theme acts of administrative improbity in bidding processes under Brazilian law. This is a subject whose relevance is characterized by multidisciplinary nature, even though it is an object of investigation of an eminently legal nature. The objective of the work was to identify acts of administrative improbity in bidding processes in Brazil, discussing the legal aspects and attitudes that act to undermine the guiding principles of bidding processes. Tenders are an essential mechanism to ensure transparency and efficiency in public procurement. They allow public authorities to purchase goods and services competitively, avoiding waste and losses to the treasury. However, tenders can also be subject to fraud and irregularities. Administrative improbity is a serious problem that has affected Brazil for centuries. It causes losses to the public treasury and violates the constitutional principles of morality and legality. Tender fraud is the predominant form of administrative improbity in Brazil. They can occur in different ways, such as the splitting of works and services, exemption from irregular bidding and overpricing. To combat administrative improbity, it is important to strengthen internal and external control of public administration. Furthermore, it is important that civil society is aware of this problem and demands transparency and accountability from public agents. The Administrative Improbity Law is an important instrument to punish public agents who carry out acts of improbity. However, it is important that the law is applied effectively, with severe punishments for violators.