Civil Defense accounts for damage after Jaú registers the highest rainfall total in 24 hours in the state of SP
Jaú, Brazil, suffered significant flooding from heavy rain, recording the state's highest rainfall total in 24 hours, leading to damage but no reported injuries.
Residents and companies owe millions of euros to the state: unpaid fines will be collected by the State Tax Inspectorate from July
The State Tax Inspectorate in Lithuania will change its approach to collecting unpaid fines from residents and businesses, only involving bailiffs in cases where direct collection from bank accounts fails.
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.
The VMI Sends a Message to Residents – Begins the Refund of Excess Individual Income Tax Payments
The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) is starting to refund excess individual income taxes to residents’ designated bank accounts, urging taxpayers to verify their declarations.
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.
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.
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.
Haddad Issues Challenge on Public Accounts Situation Just Before Leaving Government
Fernando Haddad, Brazil's Minister of Finance, challenges his predecessors to debate the state of Brazil's public finances as he prepares to leave the government for this year's elections.
Estonia warns about Russia's information operation – the idea of the 'Narva People's Republic' suddenly started spreading on social media
Estonian authorities are concerned about the sudden rise of social media accounts promoting the establishment of a so-called 'Narva People's Republic', suggesting that Russian-speaking residents in Narva and East Virumaa deserve their own state.
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.
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.
Accusations Against Russian Hackers Targeting User Accounts on WhatsApp and Signal
Dutch intelligence agencies have accused Russian state actors of a global espionage campaign aimed at stealing user accounts on WhatsApp and Signal.
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.
Garnishment of bank accounts, here's how much the State can take
The article explains the process and limitations surrounding the garnishment of bank accounts in Italy, detailing the legal framework and financial limits imposed to protect debtors.
X suspends 800 million accounts in one year amid ‘massive’ scale of manipulation attempts
Elon Musk’s X has suspended 800 million accounts over the last year to combat extensive manipulation attempts, particularly from state actors.
Gombe First Lady announces 200 bank accounts for GBV survivors
The First Lady of Gombe State has announced a new initiative to establish 200 bank accounts aimed at supporting survivors of Gender-Based Violence during the International Women’s Day celebration.
Dutch intelligence warns of Russian hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp
Dutch intelligence services have issued a warning about a cyber campaign by Russian state hackers aiming to access the accounts of officials and military personnel on messaging apps Signal and WhatsApp.
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.
MPC of Sergipe warns that spending on festivals in the state in 2026 has already surpassed all of last year
The Public Ministry of Accounts in Sergipe (MPC-SE) has raised concerns about the significant increase in municipal spending on festivals, with 2026 expenditures already exceeding those of the entirety of 2025.
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.
Sports Secretary of the Tarcísio Government Approved Accounts with Indications of Overpricing
The Sports Secretariat of Tarcísio de Freitas' government quickly approved financial statements indicating potential overpricing linked to a karate confederation receiving significant state funding.
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.
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.
Nigeria: El-Rufai Asks Court to Block Moves By ICPC, EFCC, SSS to Freeze His Bank Accounts, Assets
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a lawsuit to prevent Nigerian anti-corruption and security agencies from freezing his bank accounts and seizing his assets.
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.
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.
State courts spend 67% of their budget on staff, and expenses grow faster than revenue
State judicial institutions in Brazil allocated over R$ 62.5 billion for salaries in 2024, which accounts for 67% of their total budgets.
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.
IDFC Bank 590 Crore Fraud: Hundreds of Crores Missing from State Government Account? Returned within 24 Hours? Major Bank Corruption Allegations Emerge in the Country
A major fraud involving IDFC Bank has been uncovered, with allegations of missing funds amounting to 590 crores and suspicious transactions tied to various accounts, including those belonging to the Haryana government.
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.
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.
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.
17.8 Million Euros of Criminally Acquired Funds to be Allocated to the State Budget
The Riga District Court has ruled that €17.8 million in criminally acquired funds from ABLV bank accounts will be allocated to the state budget.
Process that investigated irregularities in the appointment of Marconi Perillo's brother-in-law as a TCM advisor is archived
The Goiás Court of Justice has archived the investigation into the appointment of Sérgio Antônio Cardoso de Queiroz, brother-in-law of former governor Marconi Perillo, as a counselor for the State Court of Accounts.
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.
Court recognizes nearly 2 million euros in ABLV Bank accounts as derived from criminal activity; funds to be credited to state budget
Latvia's court has ruled that almost 2 million euros held in ABLV Bank accounts are derived from criminal activities and will be transferred to the state budget.
Garbage collection suspended after TCE blocks bidding, residents face accumulation in Avaré
Residents in Avaré, Brazil, are facing garbage accumulation due to the suspension of a waste collection contract by the State Court of Accounts.
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.
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.
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.
Rio de Janeiro Court of Accounts opens investigation into Cedae's investment in Master
The Court of Accounts of the State of Rio de Janeiro has unanimously approved the opening of an investigation into Cedae's investments in Banco Master following a complaint by state deputy Luiz Paulo.
TCE suspends fee reduction for driver's license in MG
The Court of Accounts of Minas Gerais suspended a resolution that would have reduced fees for obtaining or renewing driver's licenses in the state due to concerns about the continuity of services provided by accredited clinics.
Lagos Assembly audits LGs, LCDAs to strengthen accountability
The Lagos State House of Assembly has begun auditing the accounts of 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas to enhance accountability and transparency at the grassroots level.