The Court has published three flash audits analysing the measures taken as part of the support provided by central government to the culture sector during the Covid-19 crisis. These audits, conducted in compliance with professional standards, are characterised by the speed of the investigations. The...
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On the eve of the covid-19 epidemic, the overall financial position of public hospitals appeared to be deteriorating, with recurring losses (€558 million in 2019). Two investment plans, Hôpital 2007 and Hôpital 2012, had led to a tripling of financial debt to €30 billion in 2019. The interest burden...
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In October 2014, the Cour des comptes issued a public report devoted to High-speed rail : a model extended beyond its relevance. The history of high-speed rail in France is the history of the convergence, 30 years ago of an avant-garde technology with a large public. Indeed, many French people have ...
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Against comparable European countries, France experienced a faster rate of deindustrialisation between 2000 and 2010. Following the Gallois report in 2012, France gradually changed its strategy. The actions taken have come in a variety of forms, with contrasting results in 2024. Against this backdro...
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The Greater Paris Metropolis (MGP) comprises 130 municipalities and the City of Paris, representing a total population of over seven million inhabitants. The report published today by the Court of Auditors begins with a reminder that the decision to create the MGP was prompted by an ambitious reform...
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Historically, policing has always been one of the most ancient powers of mayors, and Central Government has only gradually emerged as the guarantor of security for citizens. Organisation of public security authorities was introduced through legislation dated 6th April 1884, which shared policing pow...
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The Adult Disability Allowance (AAH), introduced in 1975, is designed to provide a minimum income for individuals with disabilities who do not receive an income through employment. Entirely funded by the State, this minimum social benefit, consisting of a basic monthly payment of €900, is paid to ov...
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The National Police had just over 126,000 active employees in 2020, including 9,200 commissioners and officers, 107,600 patrol officers and 10,300 ancillary police officers. The initial and on-going training of these people is particularly important because of the prerogatives associated with intern...
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When it comes to accidents in the workplace, prevention must take precedence over compensation. However, prevention measures currently account for only 2 % of the total budget for the occupational accidents and diseases component of the health insurance system. In companies with more than 150 employ...
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The aim of inclusive education is to ensure quality schooling for all pupils by taking into account their individual characteristics and special educational needs. Since the law of 11 February 2005 on equal rights and opportunities, participation and citizenship for persons with disabilities, the en...
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