Franklin Brasil Santos

Franklin Brasil Santos is an experienced auditor at the Controladoria-Geral da União (CGU) in Brazil, where he has been serving since May 1998. He specializes in public procurement, fraud prevention, and risk management. His academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (2002) and a Master's degree in Accounting from the Faculdade de Economia, Administração e Contabilidade da Universidade de São Paulo (2014). Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering and Management at the Instituto Superior Técnico of the University of Lisbon.1

Professional Experience

• Auditor at CGU: Since 1998, focusing on auditing public expenditures and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Coordinator of the Central de Compras do Governo Federal: From May 2019 to March 2020, he was responsible for centralizing government procurement processes.
• Advisor to the Minister: From October 2017 to May 2019, he provided advice on public procurement issues, governance, risk management, and legislation.1

Achievements

• Awards: Franklin has received the "Chico Ribeiro" award three times for excellence in public spending quality.
• Publications: He has authored several books on auditing, risk management, and public procurement practices.
• Leadership Role: He coordinates NELCA, a network that connects thousands of public buyers across Brazil.1

Franklin Brasil Santos is recognized for his contributions to improving governance and efficiency in public sector procurement in Brazil.