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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

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.

Mar 22 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 23:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 20:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 17 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 • 23:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 • 22:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 16 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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).

Mar 13 • 21:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 13 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 12 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 12 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 12 • 15:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"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.

Mar 11 • 18:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 11 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 11 • 14:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 11 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 10 • 19:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

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.

Mar 10 • 15:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 9 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 6 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 6 • 18:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 5 • 16:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 5 • 02:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 • 23:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 • 16:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 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

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