Dois ensaios em integridade pública estadual whistleblower : uma proposta de implementação no estado do rio grande do sul corrupção e cargos comissionados nos estados brasileiros

Abstract

The present dissertation comprises two essays on public integrity at the state level. The first article proposes the implementation of the whistleblower institute in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, addressing a gap in the State Anticorruption Law by providing effective mechanisms to encourage reports and protect whistleblowers. Based on successful international practices, the policy aims to incentivize reports of corrupt practices while ensuring whistleblower protection against reprisals. Additionally, the dissertation explores the economic and social benefits of this policy, aiming for a more transparent and efficient public administration, as well as reducing the costs associated with fighting corruption. In turn, the second study investigates the relationship between political appointee positions and corruption levels in Brazilian states, employing quantitative analysis and data related to public budgets, suggesting that a high number of political appointee positions is associated with higher levels of corruption.