The administration of Mayor Ricardo Nunes has publicly criticized the Municipal Court of Accounts (TCM) for their lack of urgency regarding a public call to hire a new organization to manage the Theatro Municipal Foundation. The current contract with the managing entity, Sustenidos, is set to expire at the end of May, and the administration has been attempting to break this agreement since last September. In a note to the press, the administration highlighted that the delay is adversely affecting the quality of services provided to the public by the foundation.

The administration's note specifically mentioned concerns about the slow processing of their requests by Councilor Eduardo Tuma, who is responsible for overseeing this matter at the TCM. They lamented that nearly two months have passed without a decision from the court, stating that the lack of action is preventing improvements in the services offered by the foundation. The mayor's office called on the TCM to expedite their review process to better serve the community.

In contrast, the TCM responded to the allegations by asserting that they have found irregularities in the contract processes that warrant careful examination. This response indicates that the TCM is upholding its duty to oversee public finances while also highlighting the complexities involved in such administrative decisions. The situation reveals the tensions between local government management and public accountability mechanisms, emphasizing the need for speed in decision-making to benefit the cultural services that rely on these contracts.