CGU and Federal Police investigate diversion of health resources in São Gonçalo (RJ)

Summary:

The Controladoria-Geral da Uniu00e3o (CGU) and the Polu00edcia Federal (PF) are participating in Operation Esculu00e1pio to investigate irregularities in the contracting of Organizau00e7u00f5es Sociais (OS) in Su00e3o Gonu00e7alo, RJ, for healthcare management services. The investigation found favorable treatment of companies subcontracted by OS, resulting in overbilling of approximately R$ 900,000 (20% of the total value of contracts) between November 2020 and February 2021. The modus operandi involves outsourcing services to an OS, which then subcontracts companies linked to the Municipal Secretary of Health of Su00e3o Gonu00e7alo, without providing the full scope of services. The audit identified various crimes, including criminal organization, money laundering, embezzlement, and fraudulent bidding. The prejuu00edzo of around R$ 900,000 has a direct impact on the provision of health services in the city, which has been struggling with healthcare issues.