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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a new report confirms the uncontrolled increase in the payroll in the public service

A recent report confirms a significant increase in the payroll for civil servants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rising from $2.75 billion in 2021 to an estimated $4.58 billion in 2025.

Mar 21 • 03:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fernando Haddad surfed on economic growth but slipped on fiscal; see the numbers

Fernando Haddad's time at the Ministry of Finance is characterized by economic growth but significant challenges in fiscal management.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See 15 moments in Fernando Haddad's management at the Ministry of Finance

Fernando Haddad, who led Brazil’s Ministry of Finance for nearly 1,200 days, has left his position to run in this year’s elections, marking his tenure with numerous achievements and conflicts with Congress.

Mar 20 • 19:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Green Budget Lawsuit: This Debt Policy is a Tragedy

The Green party in Germany is contemplating a legal challenge against what they perceive as unconstitutional government budget policies, arguing for responsible fiscal management amidst ongoing crises.

Mar 19 • 20:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After STF imposes stricter control of amendments, National Treasury takes measures to facilitate tracking

The Brazilian National Treasury has issued a new decree that aims to improve the tracking of parliamentary amendments, which are funds allocated by lawmakers for their electoral bases.

Mar 12 • 13:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Manchester City is not enough: Losses over 300 million for City Football Group

City Football Group reported a loss of £291.1 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, highlighting significant financial challenges despite managing numerous football clubs globally.

Mar 10 • 13:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why fiscal governance is today's most valuable asset for your company?

The article discusses the evolving role of tax management in corporate governance, highlighting its significance as a crucial component for long-term resilience and viability.

Mar 9 • 08:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Is Not Experiencing Fiscal Collapse, Ongoing Reforms Signal Correction - Government

The Nigerian government has denied claims of a fiscal collapse, stating that current reforms are aimed at correcting longstanding issues in public finance management.

Mar 9 • 04:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

How Many Were Made to Sleep? ⟩ RMK Held a Grand Company Party and Told Employees to Keep Quiet About It

The Estonian State Forest Management Centre (RMK) reportedly held a lavish company party while downsizing its workforce, prompting concerns over fiscal responsibility and employee treatment.

Mar 6 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand why Mato Grosso leads the national ranking of debt and revenue balance

Mato Grosso has been recognized for its fiscal sustainability, leading Brazil's states in managing the balance between debt and revenue.

Mar 3 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With a low rating in fiscal management, DF will not have the Union's guarantee to take out a loan and reinforce BRB

The Federal District of Brazil is unable to secure a Union guarantee for potential loans to boost the Bank of Brasília due to a low payment capacity rating.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Trump talks affordability amid public distrust in his handling of the economy

In his State of the Union address, Donald Trump addressed concerns about the economy while facing public skepticism regarding his fiscal management.

Feb 25 • 08:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN is the 2nd most indebted state in the country and exceeds personnel spending limit, says Ministry of Finance

Rio Grande do Norte has become the second-most indebted state in Brazil, surpassing the legal limit for personnel expenditures.

Feb 23 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

IBS Management Committee will have an independent verification system linked to a single portal

The IBS Management Committee in Brazil plans to implement an integrated portal for streamlined tax services this year.

Feb 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

How will Prime Minister Takaichi's aggressive fiscal policies be held accountable? Experts point out the risks involved

Japan's new cabinet under Prime Minister Takaichi is set to focus on bold and strategic crisis management investments across various sectors, raising concerns about their long-term effectiveness and responsibility.

Feb 18 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Finances: An End to Financial Chaos is in Sight

The district of Freising has successfully completed its first annual financial statement since 2010 after 16 years, marking a significant turnaround in its fiscal management.

Feb 18 • 15:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle reports: The debt brake working group is close to an agreement, requiring at least seven billion in adjustments

A parliamentary working group in Finland is nearing a consensus on necessary fiscal adjustments to address the country's budget deficit, targeting a deficit of 2-2.5% by 2031.

Feb 18 • 14:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

ASF delivers individual reports on the oversight of the 2024 Public Account

The Federal Audit Office of Mexico presented individual reports on the oversight of the 2024 public budget, emphasizing the importance of transparency and public resource management.

Feb 18 • 01:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fiscal crisis and debt need to take center stage in the campaign

The article discusses the fiscal crisis and debt management under the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil, emphasizing the need for these issues to be prioritized in the electoral campaign.

Feb 17 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ceron rebuts Mansueto's criticisms of fiscal management and complains about 'denialism'; see video

The National Treasury Secretary Rogério Ceron responded to criticisms from economist Mansueto Almeida regarding the fiscal management of Lula's government, asserting that economic data suggests an improvement in public accounts.

Feb 13 • 22:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Significant Deficit for Two Consecutive Years: Nissan Management States 'Within Expectations' and Looming Risks of Shrinkage Balance

Nissan Motor Co. faces a significant net loss of 650 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2026, marking its second consecutive year of losses, as management indicates this was expected while also acknowledging the risks of a continued decline in vehicle sales.

Feb 12 • 12:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mansueto criticizes Lula's economic management and attributes better scenario to external factors

Economist Mansueto Almeida criticized President Lula's economic management, attributing improvements in Brazil's economic indicators to external factors and warning of potential fiscal issues ahead.

Feb 10 • 21:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps probes NBET over N4.10bn regulatory income

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance questioned Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc's management regarding the use of N4.10bn regulatory income for the fiscal year 2025 and suspended consideration of the agency's 2026 budget proposal.

Feb 6 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo City Council Members Request Public Disclosure of Largest Tax Debtors

São Paulo city council unanimously approved a request for the city hall to publish a list of the largest tax debtors to improve public resource recovery and enhance fiscal management accountability.

Feb 5 • 22:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Airef denounces the "structural deficiency" in the management of sick leave in Spain and warns of the risk of "unnecessary extensions"

The Independent Fiscal Authority (Airef) highlights a structural deficiency in the management of temporary incapacity in Spain, noting a 60% increase in cases since 2017 and a rise in average sick leave duration.

Feb 4 • 11:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

30-Year-Old Candidate Emerges in Uijeongbu... City Councilor Jung Jin-ho Says 'We Will Break Old Practices'

A 30-year-old city councilor, Jung Jin-ho, announced his candidacy for the mayor of Uijeongbu, aiming to challenge the incumbent administration's approach and fiscal management.

Feb 4 • 04:57 UTC

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