The document summarizes information about the Brazilian state of Tocantins. It was created in 1988 and established its capital in Palmas in 1989. It has experienced rapid development through investments in infrastructure, education, agriculture, and more. The Court of Accounts of Tocantins implements transparency and participatory practices like training programs and public hearings to promote accountable governance.

1. STATE OF TOCANTINS - BRAZIL

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3. TOCANTINS GEOGRAPHICAL AREA 278,420.7 km 2 3

6. [  ] INCOME [  ] EXPENDITURES Source: General Report on the State 6 Comparison of Income and Expenditures – Tocantins, Brazil 1997 to 2007

7. Source: SEPLAN-TO/DPI and IBGE - Diretoria de Pesquisas, Coordenação de População e Indicadores Sociais 7 Population (inhabitants) – Tocantins, Brazil

8. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT Current prices (1,000,000 R$) Amounts in billions Source: IBGE/SEPLAN-TO DPI Coordenação de Estudos e Composições PIB 8

9. Source: IBGE/SEPLAN-TO DPI Coordenação de Estudos and Composições PIB 9 Per capita Income (1R$) – Tocantins, Brazil

10. ELEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM OF CONTROL IN BRAZIL 10 SOCIAL CONTROL EXTERNAL CONTROL INTERNAL CONTROL

11. CONTROL SYSTEM IN BRAZIL LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FEDERAL PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE FEDERAL COURT OF ACCOUNTS STATE PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE FEDERAL GENERAL COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE GENERAL COMPTROLLER’S OFFICES OF THE STATE AND CITIES JUDICIAL BRANCH 11 COURT OF ACCOUNTS OF THE STATE and/or CITIES

12. I DENTIFICATION OF PROBLEMS Lack of transparency in the use of public monies Ineficient political system for determining qualifications and needs in filling positions No replacement of funds from damages caused by poor application of resources Legislative Gap in terms of decision-making competence Lack of Societal Control Poor use of Public monies Lack of technical ability on the part of governmental agencies and politicians Low Budgetary Resources Mistrust of government on the part of the people 12 CORRUPTION

13. 13 History of Expenditures Executed by the Court of Accounts of the State of Tocantins, Brazil (in millions of R$)

17. INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTS OCTOBER 5 17 INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTS CONTINUING EDUCATION 2007 – in person 2008 – in person and distance  Low-level employees  Agents and politicians SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

18. 18 Number of Municipalities, Tocantins, Brazil

19. Source: ww.stn.fazenda.gov.br- Transf. To States and Cities 19 Municipalities, Tocantins, Brasil Education Budget - FPM

28. 28 THANK YOU Dr. Doris de Miranda Coutinho President Contacts +55 (63) 3232-5899 [email_address] [email_address]