Visto prévio do TdC deixa de existir em contratos com valor inferior a 10 milhões. Mas não só (eco.sapo.pt)

• Significant hike in prior audit threshold from €750k to €10m.
• Strategic shift towards administrative acceleration in procurement.
• Concerns raised regarding long-term financial accountability.

"The Portuguese government has approved legislation exempting public contracts under 10 million euros from the prior approval process of the Court of Auditors (Tribunal de Contas). Previously, this mandate applied to contracts exceeding 750,000 euros. This reform is designed to streamline administrative workflows for public works and procurement, significantly reducing the oversight role of the Court of Auditors for mid-sized projects. Proponents cite increased speed in project execution, while critics express concern over potential risks to fiscal transparency and the robustness of public financial control mechanisms within the state apparatus."