Bahia's Public Spending Quality Policy Saves R$9.4 Billion, Showcased at Major National Congress
Bahia showcased its decade-long public spending quality initiative that saved R$9.4 billion at the 15th CONSAD Congress, unveiling plans to boost efficiency further with a new costing system.
- • Sefaz-Ba's Quality of Public Spending policy saved R$9.4 billion over ten years.
- • The policy analyzed over 72,000 spending processes, focusing on efficiency and strategic investment.
- • Total investments in key sectors reached R$53.3 billion between 2015 and 2025.
- • A new Public Service Cost System will be piloted to enhance spending transparency and decision-making.
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The Bahia State Treasury Secretariat (Sefaz-Ba) presented its Quality of Public Spending policy at the 15th CONSAD Congress of Public Management held in Fortaleza. Highlighted by Manuela Martinez, Director of Quality of Public Spending, the initiative has saved a remarkable R$9.4 billion over the past decade through strategic expenditure analysis and management.
Since 2015, the policy has examined over 72,000 spending processes, focusing on sectors like outsourcing, health, education, infrastructure, and security — with total investments of R$53.3 billion during this period. Martinez emphasized the critical need for balancing budgets amid economic uncertainties and rising social demand, advocating for strategic allocation to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
A new Public Service Cost System is set for implementation, initially piloted in the Education and Administration secretariats. This system aims to enhance transparency and provide reliable data to support improved public management decisions.
The 15th CONSAD Congress, Brazil’s largest public management event, featured debates, workshops, and presentations of innovative public administration experiences from across the country. Sefaz-Ba’s presentation underscored Bahia’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and modern public expenditure management in a challenging financial landscape.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
