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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU sets deadline for the Treasury and public banks to inform if they are considering 'federalizing' the BRB

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts has given a 15-day deadline for federal banks and the Ministry of Finance to disclose whether they have considered 'federalizing' the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

Feb 27 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

For the second time, Court of Accounts suspends R$ 1.1 million show by Bruno and Marrone in Axixá

The Court of Accounts of Brazil has suspended a R$ 1.1 million show by artists Bruno and Marrone set for March 2026 in Axixá for the second time due to identified irregularities in the contract.

Feb 26 • 21:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expenses for the Sou Manaus 2025 festival have increased by over 1,000% and transparency failures, says TCE-AM

A report from the State Court of Accounts (TCE-AM) revealed significant irregularities in the financial management of the Sou Manaus Passo a Paço 2025 festival, including a 1,150% increase in expenses.

Feb 26 • 20:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU summons the State of SP for explanations about the Santos-Guarujá tunnel contract

The União Court of Accounts has summoned the São Paulo government to explain the signing of a public-private partnership contract for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel without the involvement of the Port Authority of Santos.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU gives 15 days for STF, STJ, and TST to justify exclusive VIP rooms at Brasília Airport

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has given 15 days for the Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Superior Labor Court to justify their exclusive VIP room contracts at Brasília International Airport.

Feb 25 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE of SC announces competition with 20 vacancies and a salary of R$ 10.4 thousand; see areas

The Court of Accounts of the State of Santa Catarina has announced a public competition for 20 vacancies, targeting various fields for the position of external control fiscal auditor.

Feb 25 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Millions of bank customers being moved to new brand as huge transfer approved

Nationwide has received court approval to take over Virgin Money, with the transition expected to complete on April 2, 2026, while customers will see no immediate changes to their banking accounts.

Feb 25 • 12:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Clandestine resort where friends died on zipline has ex-president of TCE-MS investigated for corruption as a partner

The Walf Resort, where two young men tragically died during a wedding celebration in Bonito, Brazil, is co-owned by a former president of the State Court of Accounts of Mato Grosso do Sul, Waldir Neves Barbosa, who has faced corruption allegations.

Feb 24 • 17:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Mathieu Bock-Côté: "Appointment of Amélie de Montchalin to the Court of Accounts, of competence in macronism"

The article critiques the appointment of Amélie de Montchalin to the Court of Accounts, questioning the competency narrative often used in Macron's political sphere.

Feb 23 • 15:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mazón's political advisor contradicts the bodyguards and says they worked at the Palau 25 minutes before going to Cecopi

The political advisor to former Valencian Generalitat president Carlos Mazón stated in court that he spent 20 to 25 minutes with him at the Palau on the afternoon of October 29, 2024, contradicting earlier accounts from bodyguards.

Feb 23 • 10:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Reshuffle: Minister of Public Service David Amiel appointed to Public Accounts to replace Amélie de Montchalin

David Amiel has been appointed the new Minister of Public Accounts in a government reshuffle, taking over from Amélie de Montchalin who will head the Court of Auditors.

Feb 22 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula vetoes perks above the salary cap for civil servants and staggered raises until 2029 approved by Congress

President Lula sanctioned a salary increase for Legislative and Court of Accounts officers while vetoing measures that allowed paychecks to exceed the public sector salary cap.

Feb 19 • 01:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU points out irregularities in the R$ 235 million extension of Avenida Litorânea in São Luís

The Brazilian Court of Accounts identified irregularities in the R$ 235 million extension project for Avenida Litorânea, which connects São Luís to São José de Ribamar.

Feb 18 • 17:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Credit cards cancelled, Google accounts closed: ICC judges on life under Trump sanctions

The article discusses the impact of Donald Trump's administration's sanctions on judges of the International Criminal Court, particularly focusing on Kimberly Prost's experience with the cancellation of her financial accounts and the implications for the court's authority.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula vetoes super-salaries in the Chamber, Senate, and TCU

Brazilian President Lula has partially vetoed laws that would increase salaries for employees in the Chamber of Deputies, Senate, and the Federal Court of Accounts by approximately 9%.

Feb 18 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula sanctions adjustment for servers of the Chamber, Senate and TCU, and vetoes amounts above the constitutional ceiling

President Lula has partially sanctioned a pay raise for employees of the Brazilian Congress and the Court of Accounts while vetoing prospective increases that exceed constitutional pay limits.

Feb 18 • 05:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE-PA opens registrations for the edition of the program 'Talking with Internal Control' in Santarém

The Court of Accounts of the State of Pará (TCE-PA) has opened registrations for the first edition of the 'Talking with Internal Control' program to be held in Santarém on March 16 and 17, 2026.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Intended to Ride the Wave but Became a Player: A Defendant's Regret Over Securities Account Takeover

A Tokyo court held the first hearing for defendant Lin Xin-hai, who was charged with illegal access and stock price manipulation after becoming involved in a scam involving the takeover of multiple securities accounts.

Feb 17 • 09:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Court of Accounts urges Canal de Isabel II to speed up its divestment in America after accumulating multimillion-dollar losses

The Court of Accounts of Madrid is urging Canal de Isabel II to expedite its divestment in America following significant financial losses.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

17.8 Million Euros of Criminally Acquired Funds to be Allocated to the State Budget

The Riga District Court has ruled that €17.8 million in criminally acquired funds from ABLV bank accounts will be allocated to the state budget.

Feb 13 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CGU points out failures of NGO that received R$ 53 million in amendments from DF: 'inefficiency in the use of public resources'

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts highlighted inefficiencies in the use of public funds by the Moriá Association, which received R$ 53 million in federal parliamentary amendments.

Feb 12 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU identifies flaws in R$ 750 million advertising bidding for Banco do Brasil

The Brazilian Court of Accounts (TCU) found significant transparency issues in a R$ 750 million advertising bid by Banco do Brasil.

Feb 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Process that investigated irregularities in the appointment of Marconi Perillo's brother-in-law as a TCM advisor is archived

The Goiás Court of Justice has archived the investigation into the appointment of Sérgio Antônio Cardoso de Queiroz, brother-in-law of former governor Marconi Perillo, as a counselor for the State Court of Accounts.

Feb 12 • 13:35 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Witnesses: This is how the afterparty was in Lofoten

Witnesses provide varying accounts of Marius Borg Høiby during a court case regarding a sexual assault that occurred after an afterparty in Lofoten.

Feb 12 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 76 million bidding for school transportation in Teresina suspended by TCE

A R$ 76 million bidding process for school transportation in Teresina has been partially suspended by the Court of Accounts of Piauí due to allegations of unequal treatment in the bidding process.

Feb 12 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU files process questioning the appointment to the presidency of the Securities and Exchange Commission

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) unanimously decided to archive a process questioning Otto Lobo's nomination as president of the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM).

Feb 11 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"No conflict of interest": Amélie de Montchalin will take office at the Court of Auditors on February 23

Amélie de Montchalin, the current Minister of Public Accounts, is set to assume her role as the first president of the Court of Auditors beginning February 23, despite facing criticism regarding potential conflicts of interest.

Feb 11 • 11:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Marine Le Pen calls on Emmanuel Macron to 'abandon' the appointment of Amélie de Montchalin to the Court of Auditors

Marine Le Pen has urged President Emmanuel Macron to withdraw the nomination of Amélie de Montchalin as head of the Court of Auditors, citing her responsibilities in the management of public accounts under his government.

Feb 11 • 09:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Verde City Council Contest Is Suspended

The public contest for the City Council of Rio Verde, Brazil, has been suspended following a decision by the State Court of Accounts due to a request from the Public Ministry regarding the contractor's investigation.

Feb 10 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Garbage collection suspended after TCE blocks bidding, residents face accumulation in Avaré

Residents in Avaré, Brazil, are facing garbage accumulation due to the suspension of a waste collection contract by the State Court of Accounts.

Feb 9 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With requests for confidentiality and investigation, TCE-AM session sees exchange of insults between councilors; VIDEO

A session of the Amazonas Court of Accounts (TCE-AM) turned hostile during discussions about public education, resulting in personal insults between councilors Ary Moutinho Jr. and Luís Fabian.

Feb 9 • 21:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paulo Saldanha, former state deputy and former advisor of TCE-MS, dies at 84

Paulo Saldanha, a former state deputy and advisor of the Court of Accounts of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, passed away at the age of 84.

Feb 8 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU alerts the Senate about the appointment to CVM

The Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) will analyze a request for a warning regarding Otto Lobo's appointment as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) amid concerns about political influence.

Feb 7 • 10:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transport bidding: TCE points out inconsistencies and Campinas postpones the deadline for envelope delivery by 15 days

The city of Campinas has postponed the deadline for submitting bids for public transport by 15 days after receiving notifications about inconsistencies from the State Court of Accounts.

Feb 6 • 20:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU Minister Rejects Suspension of Embratur's Funding to Samba School Honoring Lula

Minister Aroldo Cedraz of the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) rejected a request to suspend the transfer of R$ 1 million from the Brazilian Agency for International Tourism Promotion (Embratur) to the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói, which will pay tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in its theme.

Feb 6 • 17:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

We All Fight for Socialism, Comrades (the Strong Group of GSEE), the Spy and the Information, the Bank Account from the Supreme Court and Lamda's Deal with ION

The article discusses various topics including the GSEE's strong leadership, spy information, Supreme Court banking accounts, and a deal between Lamda and ION.

Feb 6 • 05:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

State school reform system in RJ becomes target of complaint for lack of transparency and suspicion of irregularities

A system designed to expedite emergency purchases in state schools in Rio de Janeiro is under investigation by the Public Ministry and the State Court of Accounts due to allegations of lack of transparency and difficulties in controlling expenses.

Feb 5 • 22:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Rio de Janeiro Court of Accounts opens investigation into Cedae's investment in Master

The Court of Accounts of the State of Rio de Janeiro has unanimously approved the opening of an investigation into Cedae's investments in Banco Master following a complaint by state deputy Luiz Paulo.

Feb 5 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE suspends fee reduction for driver's license in MG

The Court of Accounts of Minas Gerais suspended a resolution that would have reduced fees for obtaining or renewing driver's licenses in the state due to concerns about the continuity of services provided by accredited clinics.

Feb 5 • 14:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

In UP, the salaries of these employees will more than double, they will receive 10 lakh in their accounts!

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the salaries of contractual teachers in Uttar Pradesh will increase significantly, with back pay dating back to 2017, resulting in an approximate total of 10 lakh for the employees.

Feb 5 • 07:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government will have to present 'consistent' justifications for possible cuts in the budget of regulatory agencies

The Federal Court of Accounts has mandated that the federal government provide technical justifications for any potential budget freezes impacting regulatory agencies, with an additional requirement to submit a financial autonomy plan within 180 days.

Feb 4 • 23:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU sees low use of FGTS and will request measures from the Ministry of Cities

The Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) will send recommendations to the Curator Council of the FGTS and the Ministry of Cities following an audit that revealed low execution of funds for sanitation, urban infrastructure, and support programs.

Feb 4 • 22:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TCE-RJ to investigate Cedae investments in Banco Master

The State Court of Accounts of Rio de Janeiro (TCE-RJ) has approved an investigation into Cedae's R$ 218 million investments in Banco Master amid allegations of irregularities.

Feb 4 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water and sewage concession becomes target of action in TCE and CPI in Petrópolis

The extension of the contract between the City Hall of Petrópolis and the Águas do Imperador concessionaire is being questioned in both the Court of Accounts and a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission.

Feb 4 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TCE Advisor Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Hiding Money in Switzerland

José Gomes Graciosa, a councilor of the State Court of Accounts of Rio de Janeiro, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and lost his position according to the ruling by the Superior Court of Justice.

Feb 4 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Authorities debate land conflict in a city on the coast of Piauí where even the city hall has no registration

Officials from the Piauí State Court of Accounts met to address land disputes in Cajueiro da Praia, aiming to regularize properties and ensure legal security for residents and businesses.

Feb 4 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TCE-RR suspends R$ 120 million Education contract due to suspected overpricing

The Roraima Court of Accounts has suspended a contract exceeding R$ 120 million with Alicerce Construções and Serviços Ltda based on allegations of overpricing for school security services.

Feb 4 • 20:12 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Santanchè Trial, former Visibilia board member: 'Anomalous accounts, tired of being the black sheep'

Gianfranco Vitulo, a former member of Visibilia's board, expressed in court his frustration over being the only dissenting voice against the company's financial statements during his term from 2016 to 2018.

Feb 3 • 13:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Counselor Maxwell Vieira from the TCE will report on Tarcísio's accounts for the electoral year

Counselor Maxwell Vieira will oversee the audit of Tarcísio's accounts at the State Court of Accounts in the electoral year of 2026.

Feb 3 • 01:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former rector investigated for corruption and assault on wife appointed to position in the Court of Accounts of Roraima

Regys Odlare Lima de Freitas, former rector of the State University of Roraima, has been appointed to a commissioned position in the Ministry of Public Accounts of Roraima despite ongoing investigations for corruption and domestic assault.

Feb 2 • 18:40 UTC

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