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Court of Accounts President threatens to take case to Constitutional Court
Filipa Urbano Calvão believes the government's proposed reforms may violate the law and is prepared to take the matter to the Constitutional Court.
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The President of the Court of Accounts, Filipa Urbano Calvão, stated in an interview that she is considering taking the matter to the Constitutional Court to review the reforms the government is implementing under the Law on the Organization and Proceedings of the Court of Accounts. Calvão asserted that there is sufficient basis for this potential action, given the impact of the proposed reforms.
According to her, the Court of Accounts does not intend to 'withdraw from the scene' and is prepared to act to ensure that the rules proposed in the reform under discussion in Parliament are not applied if they are deemed contrary to legality. The possibility of appealing to the Constitutional Court has been clearly highlighted as a viable option should the situation require it.
Filipa Urbano Calvão has expressed concerns regarding the elimination of prior approval for over 90% of public contracts, questioning the ability of this measure to ensure effective management of public finances. Her unease is based on the idea that these changes may compromise the necessary oversight over the use of public resources.
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The statements from the President of the Court of Accounts have been noted as a warning to the government, particularly directed at Socialist leader António Seguro, urging consideration of the implications of the planned reforms. Calvão's stance indicates a significant resistance from the Court to accept changes that may affect its oversight function.
Furthermore, Calvão's interventions have been widely covered by the media, highlighting the warnings about the potential dangers of the reforms. Various media outlets have underscored the President's determination to keep the Court active and relevant in the context of the proposed new legislation.
The situation continues to evolve, with Parliament debating the norms of the reform, while Filipa Urbano Calvão maintains her firm position, signaling that the Court of Accounts is ready to use all legal means at its disposal to protect its functions and the legality of the process.