The Budget, Finance and Administration Committee has unanimously approved requests to summon the Inspectorate-General of Finance (Inspeção-Geral de Finanças or IGF) and various administrations of the public broadcaster RTP from 2018 to 2024. The inquiry focuses on the allocation of subsidies deemed improper. Separately, RTP recently contracted a consultancy firm for 74,000 euros to assist in selecting its new board.
Parliament summons RTP administrators over improper subsidy allegations
Thursday, 17 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Inspectorate-General of Finance (Inspeção-Geral de Finanças or IGF) is a government body responsible for auditing and supervising the financial management of public entities in Portugal. It operates under the Ministry of Finance to ensure that public funds are used legally and efficiently, often issuing reports on financial irregularities within state-funded organizations.
