The TCE-PB has uncovered multiple irregularities in the public accounts of the Foundation PB Saúde, which oversees the Metropolitan Hospital in Paraíba.
The Tribunal de Contas do Estado da Paraíba (TCE-PB) has reported several irregularities concerning the accounts of 2024 for the Foundation PB Saúde, responsible for managing the Metropolitan Hospital Dom José Maria Pires in Greater João Pessoa. This revelation comes from an audit report indicating significant issues in budget execution, raising concerns about potential financial mismanagement within the institution throughout the year.
The report highlights that the foundation received R$ 498 million from the State Health Secretariat of Paraíba (SES-PB) for 2024, but auditors have found critical discrepancies in the financial records compared to the amounts disbursed. This includes concerns over the use of contracted resources to cover expenditures from different contracts and expenses exceeding permissible limits, indicating a troubling lack of fiscal control.
These findings by the TCE-PB not only affect the operational credibility of the Foundation PB Saúde but also raise questions about the oversight mechanisms in place for public health funding in Brazil. The implications of these identified irregularities could lead to further investigations and potential accountability measures against those responsible for managing these public resources.
