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Government of Rio Reevaluates R$ 44.5 Million Project for Lilás Rooms After Warning About Consultancy

oglobo12 September 2026 at 22:22

The Government of the State of Rio will reevaluate the selection process of the entity responsible for a project of R$ 44.5 million to implement and modernize Lilás Rooms and Specialized Centers for Women's Care (Ceams). The decision was made after a technical report pointed out a possible deviation of purpose in the project.

The report recommended a more detailed analysis of the R$ 17 million planned for advisory and consultancy services. This value represents 38.2% of the total estimated cost of the partnership, linked to the "Before it Happens" program.

According to the document, the high percentage requires an assessment of the reasonableness, proportionality, and economy of the expense. The report also recommends that the compatibility of costs with the objectives and goals of the project be verified.

Why this matters

The reevaluation of the project directly affects women in the state who depend on Lilás Rooms and Ceams for specialized care. The questionable spending on consultancy (38.2% of the value) may represent misuse of public funds that should be destined for the expansion and modernization of these women's care services. The government's decision to pause the process demonstrates concern with transparency and the appropriate use of public funds.

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