An audit by the Court of Auditors (TdC), released this Wednesday, found that 16 audited mainland municipalities failed to comply with mandatory rules regarding the procedures and deadlines for appointing officials in acting roles. In a statement, the TdC highlighted that the issue involves breaches of mandatory standards contained in the Statute of Management Personnel (EPD).
Rules for appointing officials disregarded by 16 municipalities. Oeiras and Seixal under surveillance
Wednesday, 29 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Public Administration (Administração Pública) is Portugal's central, regional and local government bodies and the public-sector workforce that deliver services like healthcare, education and municipal functions. A pay rise announced on 20 February 2026 raised the state's base public-sector salary to €934.99 with retroactive payments back to January 2026, so employees and those who contract with state bodies should expect updated payrolls and potential budget effects.
