O Tribunal da Governança Pública catarinense e a promoção da igualdade racial

This study presents and analyzes data collected in the municipalities across the State of Santa Catarina regarding local policies that promotes racial equality, besides data from state agencies and authorities extracted from the operational audit report, based on the discussion surrounding the metamorphosis of the Court of Auditors in its social role in the face of changes in contemporary Public Administration and its crucial role in monitoring and controlling governmental initiatives to ensure rights and social justice. A total of 237 from 295 municipalities in Santa Catarina answered the study, providing a representative overview regarding the state’s initiatives. The data indicate a scarcity of measures addressing racial issues, it unfolds a profound obstacle to racial equality and non-discrimination of this population in the State. Given this scenario, the urgency of discussing and taking action on the theme, alongside the mission of the strategic planning of the Court of Auditors from the State of Santa Catarina “– TCE/SC” – for the period 2024-2030 to become the Court of Public Governance, this assignment highlights the Court of Auditors as one of the key public organizations capable of fostering the transformation in Santa Catarina concerning access, dignity and racial equality.