Auditors at the Fazenda in Minas Gerais voice concerns over the potential centralization of their operations due to a proposed federalization.
Fiscal auditors of the State Revenue in Minas Gerais staged a protest on Wednesday morning at the City Administrative Building in Belo Horizonte, criticizing what they suggest to be the "dismantling" of the Tax Administration of Minas Gerais. Organized by the Sindicato dos Auditores Fiscais da Receita Estadual de Minas Gerais (Sindifisco-MG), the demonstration primarily demanded the inclusion of properties belonging to the State Secretariat of Finance (SEF-MG) in the preliminary list of assets the Minas Gerais government aims to offer to the federal government as part of the Full Payment Program of States' Debts (Propag).
According to Sindifisco-MG, the list includes strategic buildings for the SEF-MG, such as those on Rua da Bahia, Avenida Afonso Pena, Avenida João Pinheiro, as well as the City Administrative Building. During the protest, auditors used whistles and banners to draw attention to what they consider a threat to their job security. They also criticized the lack of progress in negotiations with the state government regarding salary adjustments, better working conditions, and institutional recognition.
Matias Bakir Faria, the president of Sindifisco-MG, stated that negotiations have been at a standstill for over a year. "Revenue is growing, but auditors remain overloaded, with eroded salaries and threatened premises," he said. He underscored that the current situation jeopardizes the continuity of public service in Minas Gerais, adding that the leadership of Luiz Cláudio, the Secretary of State of Finance, has been detrimental to the category.
Newton Flávio, the director of Sindifisco-MG, claimed that the management of SEF-MG reveals a strategy of institutional dismantling. He suggested that Governor Romeu Zema is intent on undermining the state's public service structure, starting with weakening its core functions and now moving on to the physical properties. Newton also criticized the lack of preparation for the changes brought by the tax reform, asserting that SEF-MG's representative, Luiz Cláudio Gomes, has been effectively working to compromise the fiscal sector, leading to institutional chaos and discord.
The State Secretariat of Finance has not yet responded to O TEMPO's inquiries for a comment on the criticisms and the situation of the properties. The article will be updated as soon as an official response is provided.
Structural reorganization of state finances and administrative bodies, such as Propag, can sometimes generate unrest among public employees affected by changes in government, job security, or working conditions. The program's implementation fundamentally alters the traditional structure of state finances and asset management, which can indirectly affect the operations and morale of revenue agencies like the State Revenue Secretariat.
- The Protest by Sindifisco-MG highlights concerns about the proposed Propag, suggesting that it may indirectly affect the operations and morale of revenue agencies like the State Revenue Secretariat, particularly in terms of job security and business operations.
- The lack of response from the State Secretariat of Finance regarding the critics raised by Sindifisco-MG about the proposed Propag program and the state's business decisions has escalated tensions, adding to the general news and politics discourse in Minas Gerais.
