A report from Folha reveals that in certain years, some federal employees in Brazil are earning more than R$ 2 million, despite the official cap on salaries being around R$ 46,300 per month. This discrepancy suggests severe mismanagement at all government levels, leading to a state of administrative disorder and improper appropriation of public funds. The article indicates a troubling abuse of power among high-ranking officials, judges, and legislators, who often grant themselves excessive financial privileges or overlook budgetary excesses.

The situation escalated when Flávio Dino, a minister of the Supreme Federal Court, moved to suspend unauthorized extra compensations and reimbursements not established by law. His ruling also prohibits the implementation of new rules that would allow such payments or recognize fictitious rights as of a specific date. This action is aimed at restoring order to the public payroll system by ensuring a halt to the practice of inflated salaries and perks.

Federal, state, and municipal agencies have been given a 60-day period to prove compliance with these new restrictions on unauthorized payments. This article underscores the need for accountability and reform in Brazil’s public sector to protect citizen interests and restore trust in government institutions.