States should reject government proposal to reduce ICMS on fuels; Treasury says it is willing to negotiate
Brazilian governors are currently inclined to reject the federal government's proposal to eliminate the ICMS tax on diesel fuel imports, arguing it could negatively impact public finances.
Dino sets a deadline for the Senate and Viana to explain the sending of R$ 36 million via 'PIX amendments' to the Lagoinha foundation
Minister Flávio Dino has ordered Senator Carlos Viana and the Federal Senate to explain the mysterious allocation of R$ 36 million to the Oasis Foundation via 'PIX amendments.'
Ibaneis is expected to sanction the rescue project for BRB this week; understand the next steps
The Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, is expected to sanction a law aimed at supporting the Banco de Brasília (BRB) with significant financial measures.
No more federal budget watchdog in Ottawa as interim PBO’s term expires
The interim parliamentary budget officer's term has expired, leaving Ottawa without a financial watchdog to analyze federal budgets and spending proposals.
Public accounts have a surplus exceeding R$ 100 billion in January; but federal state-owned companies report deterioration with a deficit of R$ 3.33 billion
Brazil's public accounts recorded a primary surplus of R$ 103.7 billion in January, but federal state-owned enterprises saw a significant decline with a deficit of R$ 3.33 billion.
Municipal Finances: This Treatment is Not What the Municipalities Deserve
The article discusses the unmet needs of German municipalities and the government's inadequate response to their financial struggles.
Until March 13: the official program in a city in Florida that finances home repairs
Fort Pierce, Florida has extended the application deadline for its residential rehabilitation program until March 13, allowing eligible homeowners to apply for funding to meet local, state, and federal code standards.
Reps direct Accountant-General, Auditor-General to submit four years’ FG financial statements
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Accountant-General and Auditor-General to submit the federal government's consolidated financial statements for the years 2023 to 2025 by October 2026, addressing delays in financial reporting.
Man who threw over R$ 400 thousand out the window becomes the target of an investigation by the Federal Police in SC
A man who threw a suitcase with over R$ 400 thousand out of a high-rise building in Balneário Camboriú is now under investigation by the Federal Police in Brazil.
CNJ will investigate the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion from TJ-MA to Banco de Brasília
The National Justice Corregedoria will investigate the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion in judicial deposits from the Maranhão Court of Justice to the Banco de Brasília amid concerns about the bank being under Federal Police investigation.
FG vows to halt states’ interference in LGs’ finances
The Federal Government has pledged to stop state governments from interfering with local government finances allocated from the Federation Account.
FG to stop states’ interference in LG finances
The Federal Government has committed to ending state governments' interference in local government finances during a budget appraisal meeting in Abuja.
Lula also sows doubts about states and municipalities
Brazilian state and municipal finances are under federal oversight due to a long history of fiscal irresponsibility, affecting regional governments' ability to finance their operations.
AEDC Band A bills draining FUT Minna funds – VC
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Minna, Prof Faruk Kuta, revealed that the Band A bill from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company significantly impacts the university's finances during a press conference for the school's 34th Convocation Ceremony.
The independence of the American central bank is at risk – and with it the stability of finances worldwide
The article discusses the threat to the independence of the American central bank and its implications for global financial stability, drawing parallels to high inflation rates during the 1970s.