PEC dos Precatórios does not provide space for an increase in the salaries of civil servants, says Lira

The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), said this Thursday (18th), that the text of the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) of the Precatório does not provide for an increase in the salary of public servants.

The statement comes after President Jair Bolsonaro (non-party) claimed, on November 16, that he would give the salary increase if the measure were approved in the Federal Senate. However, the head of the Executive did not explain how much the increase will be or what exact share of the resources will be destined to the civil service.

“I absolutely didn’t see this space, I don’t know this space. The numbers that were presented by the economy to the Chamber of Deputies did not foresee this increase”, said Lira.

“I think that that portfolio of costs that was widely publicized to the press can be honored, the reliability of what was agreed in the plenary discussions is maintained in the PEC vote”, continued the president of the Chamber.

The Precatório PEC circumvents the spending ceiling and makes room for R$ 91.6 billion in the 2022 Budget by postponing the payment of debts that have already been judged, changing the correction of the spending ceiling. The rule prevents expenses from growing at a rate higher than inflation.

According to Bolsonaro, inflation above double digits – the Broad National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) accumulates an increase of 10.67% in 12 months – justifies the increase.

“Inflation reached double digits, so I spoke with (Economy Minister) Paulo Guedes. In passing the PEC of Precatório, there must be a small space to make some adjustments. It’s not what they deserve, but it’s what we can give. To all federal employees, without exception”, declared Bolsonaro.