Summary:
Manuel Castro Almeida opposes the creation of a new oversight body for local authorities.
He advocates for increasing inspectors in the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) instead.
Justice Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice proposed an independent organization to combat corruption.
Local officials welcomed the idea, but Almeida stresses the need for more inspectors over new agencies.
Minister's Opposition to New Oversight Body
Manuel Castro Almeida, the Minister for Territorial Cohesion, has expressed his opposition to the establishment of a new autonomous body aimed at overseeing local authorities. He argues that the most effective solution is to increase the number of inspectors assigned to municipalities within the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF).
Justice Minister's Proposal
The idea of creating an independent organization for more active oversight of potential corrupt practices in local authorities was proposed by Justice Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice earlier this week. This suggestion was well-received by local officials. However, Castro Almeida contends that the issue lies not in the lack of services, but rather in the insufficient number of inspectors. He emphasizes that establishing another agency would require additional administrative and bureaucratic resources, diverting funds that could be used to hire more inspectors.
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