Research can be understood as a process of producing knowledge to understand a given reality. Thus, it is a tool that can effectively contribute to the deepening of reflections and the search for solutions to concrete problems of public policy management experienced by government areas. In this sense, this article aims to present the Research Program of the School of Accounts and Management of the Court of Auditors of the State of Rio de Janeiro (ECG/TCE-RJ) as a knowledge production instrument that aims to generate and disseminate knowledge in the various areas of activity of the ECG/TCE-RJ and encourage scientific production on matters of interest to public administration. The theoretical framework used is based on Minayo [1], Camões, Palotti and Cavalcante [2] and Chaise, Bergue and Carvalho [3], among others. To this end, the main instruments guiding the institution’s internal life were used as sources, such as the current Internal Regulations, the Institutional Development Plan - PDI 2020-2024 and the Annual Training and Qualification Plan - PAFC. In addition to these, other sources were also used, such as books and articles that address research as an instrument of knowledge production. The results obtained in the study indicated that the ECG/TCE-RJ Research Program contributes to the emergence and greater promotion of an investigative and knowledge production culture at TCE-RJ, by bringing its employees closer to research techniques, theoretical knowledge and researchers from other institutions, promoting a necessary exchange of ideas.