Ricardo Couto, interim governor of Rio de Janeiro, published a decree ordering an audit of all state departments and suspending new bidding processes without budget coverage. The measures were announced on Tuesday (15), hours after the Legislative Assembly began procedures for electing a new president.
Rio de Janeiro faces a political crisis following the removal of former governor Cláudio Castro, with judge Ricardo Couto assuming the interim government by STF decision. The state has a projected deficit of R$ 19 billion for this year, which is one of the main concerns of the new administration.
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Ricardo Couto ordered an audit of state departments, agencies and foundations
Decree was published in an extra edition of the Official Gazette on Tuesday
Audit will cover contracts valued at more than R$ 1 million
Agencies have 15 business days to send reports to Civil House and General Comptroller
Couto appointed Flávio Willeman as new head of Civil House
Former governor Cláudio Castro's decree on environmental protection areas was revoked
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Projected deficit for this year is R$ 19 billion
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