Madagascar's president calls for urgent investigations into $850 million embezzlement case
Madagascar's President, Mikhaël Randrianarivelo, has ordered comprehensive investigations into embezzlement of approximately $850 million following a report from the Court of Accounts revealing significant financial mismanagement.
MPT signs agreement for Meta to block child influencer accounts without court authorization
The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and the São Paulo Public Ministry have reached an agreement with Meta to prevent the exploitation of child influencers on social media by blocking accounts without proper judicial authorization.
The War for the TCU Only Has Men; Court Needs a Qualified Minister
A fierce political battle in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is ongoing for a vacant seat at the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU), highlighting gender disparity and rising political tensions.
TCU opens investigation into delays in dialysis funding for SUS; clinics warn of risk to patients
The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has launched an investigation into funding delays affecting dialysis clinics under the Unified Health System (SUS), raising concerns about patient safety.
TCE suspends land concessions on Via Costeira and orders the RN government to prioritize bidding
The State Court of Accounts (TCE/RN) has suspended administrative acts granting extensions to land concessions on Via Costeira in Natal, Brazil, and mandated that priority be given to a new bidding process for land use.
TCU suspends federal resources for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel project; understand
The Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has suspended federal funding for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel project until improvements in governance are presented.
Mayor revokes law that donated land to public servant and daughter-in-law of councilman in MT
The mayor of Luciara has revoked a law granting public land to a public servant who is the daughter-in-law of a local councilman, following a ruling by the state's Court of Accounts deeming the donation illegal.
TCE files investigation into payment for unused ICU beds in Nova Mutum (MT) during the pandemic
The Mato Grosso State Court of Accounts (TCE-MT) has archived an investigation regarding a potential loss of R$ 7.2 million due to the payment for unused ICU beds in Nova Mutum during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TCMPA recommends rejection of the 2024 accounts of the City Hall of Mojuí dos Campos
The Pará Court of Accounts recommends that the City Council of Mojuí dos Campos reject the 2024 financial accounts of former mayor Marco Antonio Machado Lima due to several irregularities.
Mecias de Jesus takes office as a counselor of the TCE-RR and promises to contribute to the government and municipalities
Former senator Mecias de Jesus has been sworn in as a counselor of the Court of Accounts of Roraima (TCE-RR) and aims to contribute to state governance and local municipalities.
SHUT UP! ⟩ Banks are not allowed to even sue over unjustified snooping on accounts
A representative from LHV Bank commented on a court ruling that disallowed banks from suing over allegations of unjustified snooping by the Money Laundering Data Bureau on accounts of politically sensitive individuals.
Witnesses detail multimillion-naira inflows to Malami’s hotel accounts
The trial of former Nigerian Attorney-General Abubakar Malami continues with witnesses providing evidence about substantial financial transactions linked to hotel accounts and loans.
TCE fines São Paulo Health Secretary for failures in R$ 59 million contract
The São Paulo State Court of Accounts fined Health Secretary Eleuses Paiva for irregularities in a R$ 59 million management contract for a rehabilitation center.
Banco do Brasil says to TCU it has no interest in federalizing BRB
Banco do Brasil has informed the Brazilian Court of Accounts (TCU) that it is not interested in federalizing the Bank of Brasília (BRB).
UPA equipment in DF has been idle for 3 years; Court demands explanation
The Court of Accounts of the Federal District demands an explanation for hospital equipment that has been unused for three years at UPA Ceilândia II.
Court of Accounts of the DF demands explanations from Iprev about risk of resources invested in BRB
The Court of Accounts of the Federal District has given the Iprev 30 days to explain potential risks related to its shareholding in the Bank of Brasília.
Amazon obtains injunction against Perplexity's AI tool in the USA
A federal court in San Francisco granted Amazon an injunction against Perplexity AI over the use of automated shopping bots accessing Amazon accounts without authorization.
Mecias de Jesus leaves the Senate, ending 33 years of uninterrupted political life to assume a lifetime position
Mecias de Jesus has resigned from his role as a senator to take on a lifetime position as a councilor on the State Court of Accounts in Roraima, marking the end of his 33-year political career in various parliamentary roles.
"One Million Invisible Cars": The Court of Accounts Denounces the State's Passivity in the Face of Registration Fraud
The French Court of Accounts has criticized the government's inaction regarding widespread registration fraud involving nearly one million vehicles.
Republicanos Leader Resigns from Senate for Position on Roraima Court of Accounts
Senator Mecias de Jesus resigns from his Senate position to take a role as a councilor in the Roraima Court of Auditors.
Roraima Court of Accounts schedules the swearing-in of Senator Mecias de Jesus as a councilor
The Roraima Court of Accounts has scheduled the swearing-in of Senator Mecias de Jesus as a councilor for March 16, 2023.
Substitute Auditor of TCE-RO Leading 'Rachadinha' Scheme Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison
A substitute auditor from the State Court of Accounts of Rondônia was sentenced to 26 years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme involving the forced redistribution of salaries among public servants.
Paraíba Legislative Assembly approves new councilors of the State Court of Accounts
The Paraíba Legislative Assembly has approved two new councilors for the State Court of Accounts, following a secret ballot.
A Andorran banker recounts "coercion" by the 'patriotic police': "They demanded accounts of the Mas, Junqueras, and Pujol families"
An Andorran banker claims he faced coercive pressure from the 'patriotic police' regarding accounts of prominent political families in Spain during a court trial.
TCE fines former health secretaries of AM for irregularities during the pandemic and points out failures in a hospital and the purchase of respirators
The Amazonas Court of Accounts has fined former health secretaries Simone Papaiz and Marcellus Campêlo each R$ 68,000 for irregularities in contracts and purchases made during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Will Celepar be sold? Privatization depends on analyses from the STF and TCE-PR
The privatization of Celepar, the Paraná state technology company, is on hold pending analyses by the Supreme Federal Court and the State Court of Accounts of Paraná.
TCE points out irregularities in contract between Buri City Hall and paving company; former mayor was fined
The São Paulo State Court of Accounts found irregularities in a paving contract issued by Buri City Hall and fined the former mayor.
VIDEO: TCE employee is accused of hitting neighbor during argument in Acre
An employee of the Acre State Court of Accounts, Maurício Drago, faces allegations of physically assaulting a neighbor during a dispute in Rio Branco.
R$ 1.3 billion contract from the Government of AM suspended by the Court of Accounts due to indications of irregularities
The Amazonas State Court of Accounts has suspended a R$ 1.3 billion contract by the state government following allegations of irregularities in the non-bidding contracting process.
TCE-AP opens registrations for the 'Day of Ombudsman 2026' event in Macapá
The Amapá State Court of Accounts (TCE-AP) has opened registrations for the 'Day of Ombudsman 2026' event, aimed at promoting active citizen participation in public management.
Defense requests blockage of R$ 13.8 million from the Prefeitura de Nova Friburgo for non-compliance with court rulings
The Public Defender's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro has requested the court to block approximately R$ 13.8 million from the accounts of the Prefeitura de Nova Friburgo due to non-compliance with judicial decisions concerning assistance for the homeless population.
Blood Hospital in Manaus should only open after correcting failures, advises TCE
The Amazonas State Court of Accounts has recommended that the Blood Hospital in Manaus only inaugurates after resolving identified issues and risks from a technical inspection.
Court of Accounts of the DF orders Santa Maria Hospital to return R$ 17 million due to irregularities
The Court of Accounts of the Federal District has ordered the Santa Maria Hospital to return almost R$ 17.6 million due to financial irregularities related to public fund management between 2008 and 2011.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.