Analysis of audit activities carried out by DenaSUS in OPME: a behavioral view over a decade
Audit. Internal Audit. Health Audit. Orthoses, Prostheses and Special Materials
This research project focuses on the selection of audit objects in the Unified Health System (SUS), with an emphasis on the National Audit Department (DenaSUS). The general objective is to analyze the process of choosing audit objects based on the Annual Audit Plans (PAA) from 2014 to 2024, evaluating the criteria and methodologies adopted, especially in the context of Risk-Based Auditing (RBA), to identify practices that maximize the effectiveness of the audits conducted. The specific objectives are to examine the methodologies used by DenaSUS in selecting objects, assess the technical knowledge level of managers regarding RBA, verify its application in the selection of objects, and propose a set of guidelines to improve the selection process, contributing to the optimization of DenaSUS resources. This is an action research that uses a qualitative-quantitative and exploratory approach, based on data triangulation, integrating document analysis, questionnaires with the heads of the National Audit Services of SUS in each federation unit, and data extraction from the SisaudSUS system. Data processing will be carried out with content analysis and descriptive statistics, aiming to identify patterns, frequency, and distribution of audited objects during the period. The research indicates that the adoption of risk-based criteria can bring significant improvements to internal auditing in SUS, promoting more equitable health management.