NONCONFORMITIES AND RELATED ACTIONS IN DRY PORTS LOCATED IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA OF SÃO PAULO, 2016-2018 TRIENNIUM

Abstract

This article seeks to compile nonconformities in dry ports located in Greater São Paulo during the 2016-2018 triennium. It contextualizes preventive and corrective actions adopted by the dry ports contracts inspection teams. The primary sources supporting the research were the six semiannual issues, concerning the period under review, of the Relatório Consolidado de Acompanhamento da Execução Contratual - Relac, evaluated by the Tribunal de Contas da União - TCU (Federal Court of Auditors in Brazil). In view of this, the Relac issues under scrutiny have indicated a potential that goes beyond the external control function that article 71 of the Brazilian Federal Constitution attributes to both TCU and the National Congress of Brazil. Those issues provide a direct and immediate way of improving public services through the dynamics of the communication processes between contract inspectors and permit holders.