The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) in its report and accounts for 2018 emphasizes the fact that 2018 was another year of expenditure restraint. However, a brief look made by CIP, that revenue growth was lower this year than in 2017, which grew by 23,96%.

In relation to expenditure, while the INSS emphasizes that it is in contention, the report shows the opposite. Administrative expenses grew more in 2018 (around 9,17%) than in the same period in 2017 (around 3,59%).