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Law of the Court of Auditors approved: Less contracts subject to prior visa and more post-examination
Publication: ECO
Author: Filipa Ambrósio de Sousa
Source published: 21/10/2026, 20:29:35 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 21:14:16 UTC
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Briefings
The Republic Assembly approved the new Law on Organization and Procedure of the Tribunal of Accounts (LOPTC) on October 21, 2026, shifting public spending oversight from pre-approval to post-contract review. Key changes include raising the pre-approval threshold to 7.5 million euros, mandating reporting for contracts over 950,000 euros, and introducing a 'grave fault' requirement for financial liability. The law restructures the Tribunal into three distinct sections for pre-approval, audit, and judgment, while allowing contract counterparties to challenge decisions. The government argues this shift improves efficiency and accountability, though the specific impact on budget allocation remains uncertain.
Key points
- The Republic Assembly approved the new Law on Organization and Procedure of the Tribunal of Accounts (LOPTC) on October 21, 2026, raising the pre-approval threshold for public contracts from 7.5 million euros to 7.5 million euros.
- Contracts exceeding 950,000 euros must be reported to the Tribunal for concurrent and successive audit, while entities deemed 'reliable' may be exempt from pre-approval audits.
Context
This legislation represents a significant shift in public financial oversight, moving from pre-approval checks to post-contract audits. The reform aims to improve accountability by requiring stricter fault thresholds and separating judicial functions, though the specific budgetary impact remains to be assessed.
Limitations
Evidence covers the legislative approval date and key numerical thresholds (7.5 million euros, 950,000 euros). Specific implementation timelines, exact budget reallocations, and the full scope of the new judicial recruitment criteria are not detailed in the provided text.
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