The Sorocaba City Council in São Paulo has been spending over R$ 800,000 on a management software designed to facilitate communication with voters, despite the fact that at least 85% of the council members do not use it. A survey conducted by G1 revealed that only the office of the council president, Claudio Sorocaba, claims to make use of the software, leaving most other councilors without engagement with this tool. The software was originally contracted for R$ 822,000 in 2024, with R$ 460,000 already paid out by the council.

Despite the low adoption rates, the council decided to renew the contract for another R$ 342,000, which will extend the service until November 2026. This decision raises questions about financial management and accountability within the legislative body, given that the majority of the elected officials are not utilizing what is supposed to be a useful tool for managing voter relationships. Many councilors expressed concerns, stating they felt pressured to justify the expense given its minimal use.

This situation highlights the disconnect between the council's financial commitments and the actual needs of its representatives. As taxpayers fund these resources, it becomes imperative for the council to reassess its spending and ensure that they are investing in technology and services that will actually benefit their constituents, opening a discussion on efficiency and utility in government spending.