Portuguese Navy Faces Audit Critique over Procurement Irregularities (eco.sapo.pt)

• Authorization of expenses by unauthorized internal entities.
• Improper and excessive reliance on direct procurement adjustments.
• Failure to enforce contractual penalties for non-compliance.

"The Portuguese Inspectorate-General of Finance (IGF) has identified critical administrative failures within the Portuguese Navy's 2022 procurement processes. Audit findings include the authorization of expenses by unauthorized entities, an excessive and improper use of direct contracting, and a systemic failure to apply penalties for contract non-compliance. The report underscores significant weaknesses in planning and monitoring, raising concerns regarding the governance and operational resilience of military resource management."