Government blames Court of Accounts for Lisbon hospital cost increases

The Portuguese government maintains that the Court of Accounts (TdC) bears responsibility for the escalating costs associated with the Hospital Oriental de Lisboa project. The Minister of State and Minister of State Reform has repeatedly voiced criticism directed at the TdC, citing its role in the budget overruns and construction delays that have plagued the future hospital.

According to the government, the TdC's actions or oversight have contributed significantly to the project's financial difficulties and schedule slippage. This stance suggests a divergence in accountability between the government and the oversight body regarding the management of this major public health infrastructure project.

The Hospital Oriental de Lisboa has been a point of contention, with its development facing substantial hurdles. The government's insistence on the TdC's culpability underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the project's management and the financial implications for the state.