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France’s Audit Court Rebukes 30 Millions d’Amis for Excess Reserves With Tax Breaks at Risk

The Cour des comptes set a mid‑2026 deadline to upgrade governance and spending under threat of a non‑compliance ruling.

Overview

  • The report, published October 22, reviews 2019–2023 accounts and cites €135 million in 2023 assets, including €39 million in donations.
  • Mobilisable reserves of about €86 million—roughly 4.5 years of operating costs—are deemed an unjustified hoard for a tax‑advantaged, donor‑funded body.
  • The court says the foundation’s activity is modest relative to its means and that limited financial transparency leaves donors without a faithful view of how funds are used.
  • Required by end‑H1 2026 are stronger professional skills, structured internal controls over external providers, a strategic plan, and clearer budget and real‑estate programming.
  • The foundation acknowledges the need to adapt and says it is acting on the recommendations; no sanction has been imposed, and it currently runs two refuges and funds about 215 dog‑and‑cat refuges plus 15 for equids.