Unstructured NGO receives R$ 53 million from Dino without adequate justification
In a series of discussions at the Supreme Tribunal Federal (STF), Flávio Dino, a justice on the court, has been advocating for increased transparency in the allocation of parliamentary amendments. However, his efforts have faced resistance from some parliamentarians who are accustomed to using these funds in ways that might not prioritise transparency.
Recently, the focus has shifted to an NGO called Associação Moria, which has received significant funds through parliamentary amendments. The exact allocation of these funds and the qualifications of Associação Moria's management are questions that remain unanswered in the current search results.
The Union's General Control Office (CGU) has raised concerns about a lack of transparency on Associação Moria's website regarding the resources received through parliamentary amendments. Additionally, the administration of the building where the NGO's supposed headquarters is located has stated that the location is occupied by a physical person, not the entity.
Justice Dino has ordered the Executive and Legislative Powers to express their views within ten business days on the use of parliamentary amendments allocated to Associação Moria. The entity was also included in a specific audit that will be presented by the CGU by the end of October.
The alteration in question may contradict the Constitution, according to organisations such as Transparência Brasil and Contas Abertas. The change allows municipalities to use commission amendments for the payment of health professionals' salaries, which could potentially lead to irregularities in public resources management, as highlighted by these organisations.
It is important to note that the new Supplementary Law No. 210/2024, which regulates the allocation of resources for parliamentary amendments, is not mentioned in relation to this new change. Hédio Ferreira Júnior, the Minister, shares Dino's concerns about the change.
The absence of a functional headquarters and a qualified technical body may configure a legal impediment to the execution of amendments, according to the ruling. Most of the funds, approximately R$46 million, were allocated to a youth gaming program in games like Free Fire, Valorant, and eFootball.
It is crucial to emphasise that the change in question was not mentioned in the initial order regarding Associação Moria. The new change is not related to Associação Moria, but is another issue being addressed by Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino.
The supposed headquarters of Associação Moria was empty and without identification during a visit by journalists. The Associação Moria is run by people without technical training in the areas benefited by the funds. The measure represents a risk of fiscal imbalance, as it would transform the variable revenue of amendments into a source for fixed and permanent expenses.
As more information becomes available, further research into court documents, public statements, and official statements from the STF will be necessary to address the questions surrounding Associação Moria's involvement with parliamentary amendments.
- The unfolding controversy surrounding Associação Moria’s allocation of parliamentary amendment funds has sparked discussions in the realm of politics, with Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino advocating for increased transparency.
- In the world of business, the management of Associação Moria and the proper usage of their received funds have been called into question due to the lack of transparency on their website and concerns raised by the Union’s General Control Office (CGU).
- The issue of Associação Moria’s involvement with parliamentary amendments has also gained attention in the spheres of general news and crime and justice, as organizations like Transparência Brasil and Contas Abertas have expressed concerns about potential irregularities in public funds management.
