COGNICURRENT

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.

The article discusses the declining state of the Russian economy four years into the war in Ukraine, highlighting unsustainable military spending and deteriorating growth rates.

State judicial institutions in Brazil allocated over R$ 62.5 billion for salaries in 2024, which accounts for 67% of their total budgets.

A woman will receive R$ 45,000 in compensation after spending 60 days in a public hospital with an improperly healed exposed fracture due to inadequate medical care.

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

The Russian economy is artificially maintaining growth through military spending amidst high inflation and other destabilizing factors, while facing the effects of Western sanctions and changes in the global oil market.

Despite rising inflation, state premiers in Australia enjoy high popularity while the federal government faces pressure due to cost-of-living issues.

The article discusses the conflicting perspectives among Labour MPs regarding public spending and the UK economy's recovery amidst financial caution.

Edo State's government has reported N14.15 billion in extra-budgetary spending that raises concerns over fiscal discipline under Governor Okpebholo.

Kentucky's Republican auditor raises issues over extravagant spending by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's administration, outlining significant expenditures deemed unnecessary.

The cost for clearing snow from state roads in Latvia on February 13 and 14 totaled 1.17 million euros, as reported by the State Joint Stock Company 'Latvijas valsts ceļi' (LVC).

State House in Kenya has exceeded its annual budget allocation for recurrent expenditure just months into the financial year 2025/26.

Cain Velasquez, former UFC heavyweight champion, has been placed on probation after spending 10 months in California state prison.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio commended Finnish President Alexander Stubb for Finland's efforts to increase defense spending among allied nations.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed gratitude to Finland for its active role in highlighting NATO defense spending.

During a recent speech in Munich, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a collaborative approach to future challenges between the U.S. and Europe, urging European nations to increase their defense spending and address immigration issues.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a proposal aimed at relieving the tax burden for homeowners in the state, which includes constitutional amendments to eliminate certain taxes and is seen as crucial for his re-election campaign.

Inps defends the deferred payment of TFR, claiming that a lump sum payout encourages irrational expenses, amidst criticism from public employees' lawyer Pietro Frisani.

State analysts have raised concerns over a proposed €136.5 million modernization plan for the Slovensko.sk portal, doubting its feasibility within a six-month timeframe.

Latvia's proposed public procurement reform could significantly decrease transparency by allowing government agencies to spend large sums without public announcements or competitive bidding processes.

Slovak Minister of Informatization Samuel Migaľ indicates that the government may directly order repairs for the state website Slovensko.sk costing over 110 million euros, pending an assessment from the Public Procurement Office.

Martin Lewis discusses important retirement spending strategies in light of upcoming state pension changes on his BBC podcast.

The podcast discusses the Polish government's efforts to depoliticize state-owned companies and the urgency of obtaining funds from the EU's SAFE program.

The Abia State Government of Nigeria clarified that a controversial ₦210 million allocation for a photocopier in its 2026 budget was due to a typographical error and explained the correct budgetary intentions.

The Rio de Janeiro State Audit Court (TCE-RJ) has launched an investigation into works carried out in state educational institutions, following a report that revealed significant structural renovations financed through a decentralized payment system that complicates public expenditure oversight.

The All Progressives Congress and Governor Seyi Makinde's administration in Oyo State are in conflict over allegations of improper funding of the state's 50th anniversary celebration, reportedly involving N2.9 billion from local government allocations.

The municipality of Rio Preto suspended a R$ 25 million tender for public building maintenance services after allegations of inflated pricing emerged, following a directive from the State Court of Auditors of Minas.

Pensioners in Abia State have urged Governor Alex Otti to avoid spending on campaign funds for the upcoming elections, expressing their support based on his performance in office.

According to Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND), the Kremlin conceals a significant portion of military expenditures from the state budget, with actual military spending in recent years potentially 66% higher than official figures.

Germany's Federal Intelligence Service reports that Russia's military spending may have comprised nearly half of its state budget last year, approximating 10% of its GDP.

Jacques Schuster analyzes the pension reform debate, emphasizing the need to reassess defense spending and the welfare state, suggesting that people may need to work until the age of 70.

An advisory committee proposes measures that could save the state over 42 billion kroner annually by cutting sick pay and electricity support.

Top economist Moritz Schularick criticizes Europe's fear and America's strength, urging for an end to European small-state mentality in defense, advocating for a united army and common defense spending funded by shared debt.

Despite tight budgets, the German government is contributing 7.6 billion euros to the network operator TenneT, leaving taxpayers to cover the follow-up costs stemming from former Economics Minister Robert Habeck's energy transition efforts ahead of the announced spending brake by his successor.

Health Minister Kamil Šaško suggests reducing the protective limits on co-payments for medications and aids to save state funds.

The state is stimulating the economy with debt-financed investments, but a study warns that exceptions for military spending could lead to risks and potentially a public debt trap.

A report reveals Croatian parliamentarians spent nearly 1.3 million euros from the state budget last year, with the highest expenditure on housing costs totaling 467 thousand euros.

The article discusses the unsustainable growth of state expenditures in Slovakia, primarily driven by social benefits and healthcare costs, warning that current spending levels exceed what the economy can manage, despite rising taxes.

Italy's parliament approved a budget plan that includes 22 billion euros in spending and relief measures while facing criticism over a controversial reform of the Court of Auditors.