Rafael Gomes Lima

Rafael Gomes Lima is an esteemed auditor-chef adjunto at the Unidade de Auditoria Especializada em Orçamento, Tributação e Gestão Fiscal (AudFiscal) of the Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU) in Brazil. He has gained attention for his role in drafting a critical report that advises against the Brazilian government's proposal to utilize the lower limit of the fiscal target when managing budget freezes. Lima's analysis suggests that this approach could considerably increase the country's debt, potentially by R$ 320 billion over the next decade. His work is pivotal in the ongoing discussions about fiscal responsibility and budget management in Brazil.