The PS in Lisbon's City Council has called for an external audit into the lottery process for municipal housing allocation. This comes after the results of a recent lottery were annulled due to regulatory formalities not being met, including the requirement for public transmission.
Key Details:
- The 29th edition of the Affordable Rent Program (PRA) lottery, intended to allocate 133 municipal homes, was conducted on Monday instead of the scheduled Tuesday.
- The annulment was due to non-compliance with regulatory formalities, specifically the lack of public transmission and deviation from the announced date and time.
- Filipa Roseta (PSD), the councilor for Housing, has initiated an internal inquiry to investigate the facts and determine any liabilities, promising transparency in the findings.
PS's Stance: The PS insists on an external audit to ensure the credibility of Lisbon's Municipal Council, highlighting concerns over the transparency and fairness of the lottery procedures. They argue that this step is crucial to restore public trust in the housing allocation process.
Next Steps: A new lottery is scheduled for June 27, covering the same pool of applicants. Meanwhile, the online platform Habitar Lisboa remains operational, having recently conducted the 30th PRA lottery for 17 homes designated for people with limited mobility.
Background: The PS emphasizes the importance of maintaining the credibility and transparency of housing allocations, a principle established two decades ago to combat corruption and ensure fairness. They criticize the current administration for undermining this trust through mismanagement and lack of adherence to established regulations.
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