The Portuguese government has proposed removing the 'prior visa' requirement from the Court of Auditors (TdC) for contracts up to 10 million euros. While this raises concerns about weakening oversight, the author argues it is a false dilemma. The TdC faces resource constraints and a high volume of complex cases, leading to delays that hinder public investment. Instead of a universal, formal, and undifferentiated control model, the government should focus on a more intelligent, risk-based approach that prioritizes auditing where it is most needed, thereby ensuring both efficiency and effective oversight.