The Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU) audit revealed that former President Jair Bolsonaro and his government spent at least 41,182,928.68 reais on corporate credit cards between 2019 and 2022. This audit is examining potential irregularities in government spending.
The TCU is planning further investigations to determine if any irregularities occurred, particularly during Bolsonaro's reelection campaign. Specific investigations are also underway regarding the expenses incurred during Bolsonaro's motorcades and his trip to Orlando, Florida, shortly before Lula's inauguration.
The audit also noted a substantial increase in spending during August–October 2022, Bolsonaro's reelection campaign period. The number of people in Bolsonaro's support team and security detail peaked in September and October (1752 and 1849, respectively), and expenses on food, lodging, and asset rental increased by approximately 45% in the Secretariat of Administration of the Presidency of the Republic compared to the previous year. The PL party reimbursed 6.7 million reais for official transport during Bolsonaro's campaign.