Survey conducted by the Comptroller General of the Union (CGU) pointed out that the Union paid the benefit to approximately 135,700 people who had already died
The Ministry of Development and Social Assistance and Hunger Fighting () began the recovery of amounts unduly paid to beneficiaries of emergency aid, granted during the pandemic. Those who received assistance in the years 2020 and 2021, but do not fit the established criteria, are being called to repay the amounts received.
A survey conducted by the Comptroller General of the Union () in 2022 pointed out that the federal government paid emergency aid to approximately 135.7 thousand people who had already died, resulting in a total of R $ 336.1 million in improper payments.
Since March 6, the ministry has begun to notify citizens who have evidence of irregularities. Communications are being made through SMS, emails and the application notifies. Payment must be made within 60 days from the date of notification, and can be made in cash or in installments up to 60 times, provided that the amount of the installment is not less than R $ 50. To assist in the regularization of the situation, the It provides information on how to proceed to the voluntary return of values.
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Posted by Nátaly Tenório
