CGU and TCU strengthen the anti-corruption policy of leniency agreements

Summary:

The Tribunal de Contas da Uniu00e3o (TCU) has approved the regulation of the Accord of Technical Cooperation (ACT) between the CGU, TCU, AGU, and MJ, with the coordination of the Superior Tribunal Federal (STF). The ACT aims to create a system to combat corruption in Brazil, ensuring a harmonious and convergent environment among institutions. The regulation provides for principles, guidelines, and operational actions for joint action and collaboration among agencies to prevent corruption. The ACT also promotes consensual decision-making, ensures predictability and legal security for companies that collaborate, and facilitates the detection and sanctioning of acts of corruption.

Key points:

Articulation between institutions through continuous cooperation
Respect for the attributions and competencies of each participating agency
Non-applicability of additional sanctions to collaborating companies
Description of the TCU's role in following up on leniency agreements and acting after their signing
* Utilization of evidence collected with the cooperation of legal entities by all involved institutions to improve the investigative capacity of the state.

By strengthening the collaboration between the TCU and CGU, the ACT aims to promote a culture of leniency and facilitate the detection and sanctioning of corrupt practices.