Audit of Maria das Dores Meira's Expenses Costs Setúbal Council €21,000
An audit into the expenditures of Maria das Dores Meira during her tenure as president of the Setúbal City Council (CMS) has cost the current municipal administration approximately €21,000 (€17,000 plus VAT). The contract was awarded on May 5 of this year following a public tender to the official auditing firm Júlio Alves, Cabral, Saraiva & Associados.
The terms of reference mandated a thorough analysis of all municipal credit card transactions, travel expense reports, and reimbursement of allowances for the period from January 1, 2017, to October 31, 2024. This audit was initiated to investigate potential financial irregularities.
Candidate Backed by PSD Plans Legal Action
A candidate supported by the PSD (Social Democratic Party) has announced intentions to pursue judicial action against those responsible for the audit report, which cites indications of peculation (embezzlement of public funds). This move underscores the political tensions surrounding the findings.
The audit's high cost and its implications for local governance highlight ongoing scrutiny of public spending in Setúbal.
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