Portugal’s Court of Accounts has absolved itself of responsibility for delays and cost overruns related to the planned Lisbon Oriental Hospital. The court stated it approved the project within 27 working days. However, the approval process required numerous clarifications to address identified “failures and illegalities” within the project’s documentation. The decision indicates the Court fulfilled its due diligence despite needing extensive supplementary information. The Court’s report does not detail the nature of the “failures and illegalities” or assign blame for the delays and increased costs to any specific entity. This ruling potentially shifts focus to other stakeholders involved in the hospital’s development. The hospital’s opening has been repeatedly postponed, raising public concern over its progress and financial implications.