A inserção da variável ambiental nas auditorias dos tribunais de contas

Abstract

This dissertation presents concepts and some methodological elements that are proposed aiming at inserting the environmental variable into the audit process done by the Brazilian Courts of Accounts having municipal and state court jurisdiction so as to harmonize with their traditional activities without interfering with the competencies of the other inspection and environmental control entities. Firstly, conceptual marks which demonstrate relevant aspects are presented according to historical, socio-economical and legal- normative points of view defining the general context in which this issue is inserted. Next, theoretical references are presented as well as practical experiences which are specific to external control entities and related to audits, to the court of accounts own organization and environmental management with the aim of giving support to the methodological proposal for this study. As a result of the comparison of the initial objectives and this theoretical-practical framework, the methodological elements developed are disposed, and then divided into four main sections which include the totality of the activities of the chambers of accounts and their jurisdictioned entities, followed by a guideline for the implementation of these elements. Finally, the feasibility of the insertion of the environmental variable into the activities of the Brazilian courts of accounts is discussed, and the formation of institutional nets with other environmental control and inspection entities is suggested aiming to enhance the efficiency of statal activities, and a basic program for the formation of field auditors for this field of work is also presented.