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🇧🇷 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

TCE-PB identifies irregularities in public accounts of foundation managing Metropolitan Hospital in Greater João Pessoa

The TCE-PB has uncovered multiple irregularities in the public accounts of the Foundation PB Saúde, which oversees the Metropolitan Hospital in Paraíba.

Feb 27 • 17:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 11:48 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

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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dollar Operates in Decline with Focus on the US and Brazil's Public Accounts

The US dollar is declining against the Brazilian real, influenced by US political events and local financial factors.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Free Money: Who Will Benefit and Who Will Pay for It?

The article discusses the implications of a new tax law proposed by Donald Trump, which includes government-funded investment accounts for children.

Feb 25 • 11:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New warning sign in state accounts

The fiscal results for 2025 indicate a troubling trajectory for the public accounts of Brazilian states, with performance at its worst since 2014.

Feb 24 • 01:00 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Accounts Ministry requests TCU to lift secrecy of the Master case

The Brazilian Public Accounts Ministry has requested the TCU to lift the total secrecy imposed on the investigation involving the Central Bank and the liquidation of Banco Master.

Feb 20 • 19:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU consolidates data on task force that monitors state-owned companies at risk to public accounts

The Brazilian TCU is consolidating data on a task force monitoring nine state-owned enterprises identified as fiscal risks to public finances.

Feb 20 • 07:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Tanzania Bans Public Servants From Using Personal Airmail for Office Communications

Tanzania has prohibited public servants from using personal email accounts for official communications, emphasizing the importance of government email systems.

Feb 20 • 05:10 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
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Imelda Tuñón claims that the criticism she receives comes from fake profiles: 'It is bought by people who do not like me' | VIDEO

Imelda Tuñón addresses online criticism and suggests it is orchestrated by bots or fake accounts.

Feb 18 • 21:45 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

They have resigned or are being investigated after the latest Epstein release

A number of powerful individuals have resigned or are being investigated following the release of millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 17 • 21:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: dollars will be deposited into the bank accounts of all people who meet this condition

New regulations following the Social Security Equity Law could lead to dollar deposits for affected citizens in the U.S.

Feb 17 • 14:21 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

If You Give Bank Credentials to a Criminal, There May Be Damage You Won't Even See in the Account

Cybercriminals are increasingly interested in victims' identities to activate mobile certificates for fraudulent activities, while the public misconception is that online scammers only target cash in accounts.

Feb 14 • 06:44 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
🇧🇷 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The portal 'Bernardinai', which sought help from the public, raised 20.2 thousand euros in 4 days

The Lithuanian news portal 'Bernardinai' successfully raised 20,286.07 euros in just four days after appealing for public support, allowing it to cover operational costs and settle accounts with authors.

Feb 13 • 13:36 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

Haddad's statement about the accounts under Bolsonaro's government

Finance Minister Fernando Haddad criticized the previous Bolsonaro administration for mismanaging public accounts, despite some arguing that a primary surplus was achieved in the last year of Bolsonaro's term.

Feb 12 • 17:52 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
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Shin Bet: Iran carried out hundreds of attempts to hack accounts of officials and public figures in the past year

Israeli intelligence agencies reported that Iranian cyber units attempted hundreds of cyber attacks aimed at breaching the accounts of politicians and security officials over the past year.

Feb 11 • 15:00 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Bot scandal shocks discussions in Kapčiamistys: revealed how society was incited

A scandal involving fake accounts on Facebook has emerged amid discussions about a planned military polygon in Kapčiamistys, raising concerns about its impact on public opinion and national security.

Feb 10 • 10:02 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Warning from Singer Vytautas Šiškauskas: Urges to Stay Alert

Famous Lithuanian singer Vytautas Šiškauskas warns the public about fraudulent accounts created in his name that are soliciting money and promoting fake concert tickets.

Feb 9 • 12:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'There's nothing we can do': Inside the bullying crisis gripping ACT public schools

Bullying is on the rise in ACT public schools, prompting distressing accounts from affected parents and teachers.

Feb 8 • 19:49 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps query FCT council chairs over N100bn financial breaches

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the chairmen of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory to address alleged financial breaches exceeding N100 billion, threatening arrest for noncompliance.

Feb 7 • 00:00 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Treasury identifies loopholes to hide assets in bank accounts and requests measures from the Central Bank

Brazil's Ministry of Finance has identified loopholes in specific types of bank accounts that allow individuals implicated in criminal actions to hide assets, which hampers potential judicial asset seizures meant to compensate public funds.

Feb 6 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad says Bolsonaro 'raped' public accounts and that the opposition will have work to criticize the economy

Finance Minister Fernando Haddad criticized former President Jair Bolsonaro, claiming his administration's fiscal policies severely damaged public finances, and argued that the Workers' Party should leverage this to explain the economic situation inherited from the past government.

Feb 6 • 16:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Reps Panel Summons 6 FCT Area Councils Over N100bn Infractions

The House of Representatives has summoned the chairmen and finance directors of six FCT Area Councils due to alleged financial infractions exceeding N100 billion.

Feb 6 • 15:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Reps committee summons FCT area council chairmen over N100bn indictment

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the chairmen of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory due to alleged financial misconduct exceeding N100 billion, as highlighted in an audit report from the Auditor-General.

Feb 6 • 13:29 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What the IMF visit to Argentina consists of

A technical delegation from the IMF has arrived in Buenos Aires to review Argentina's national public accounts under a $20 billion agreement, assessing compliance with financial targets.

Feb 5 • 18:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The statement of the forensic psychologists is public – they believe Anneli Auer's children are now telling the truth

Experienced forensic psychologists do not believe that Anneli Auer's children are lying in their new accounts that no sexual crimes actually occurred, according to written evidence presented in Auer’s sexual crime trial.

Feb 5 • 16:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LRTK contacted TikTok regarding illegal content: requests removal of 80 accounts and 52 videos

The commission is requesting the removal of allegedly bot-controlled accounts and videos spreading disinformation, inciting hatred, undermining democratic institutions, and violating laws protecting minors from harmful public information.

Feb 5 • 08:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From chainsaw to targeting: a new stage in tariff policy

After two years of significant tariff increases, the government is starting to outline a stricter tariff policy aiming to reduce economic subsidies in public accounts.

Feb 3 • 21:47 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Unexpected step from Valdas Petreikis and his wife caught in scandal

Valdas Petreikis and his wife's social media accounts have been removed following a public announcement by Petreikis to cease organizing concerts and cultural events amid a scandal.

Feb 2 • 16:18 UTC

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