CGU provides Alice tool for states and municipalities to identify bids with suspected irregularities

Summary:

The Alice platform is a tool developed by the Brazilian Agency of Public Procurement (CGU) to analyze public contracts and identify potential irregularities. It automates the review process, providing alerts and analyzes to prevent and combat corruption. The platform uses natural language processing and artificial intelligence to identify risks and potential fraud in contracts registered on government portals, such as Compras.gov.br, Licitau00e7u00f5es-e, and Caixa Econu00f4mica Federal's System of Public Procurement. The tool aims to add value to public management by identifying potential flaws in the procurement process, including biased tendering, overpricing, and unnecessary contracts. Interested parties can access the platform by submitting an electronic application with necessary data.