Morocco Allocates 140 Million Dirhams as Support for Political Parties in 2023
The Court of Accounts has revealed that the amount of public support allocated to political parties in the 2023 budget reached 140 million dirhams, aimed at covering management expenses, organizing regular national conferences, and carrying out studies and missions.
In its report on auditing the accounts of political parties, the Court indicated that only 43 percent of this amount was disbursed, benefiting 17 political parties, which amounts to 60.38 million dirhams. Additionally, support to promote women’s representation was granted, totaling 100,813.20 dirhams, benefiting a single party.
The report noted a decline of 25.5 percent in the support allocated compared to 2022, when the amount stood at 81.17 million dirhams. It highlighted that 16 parties did not receive any support due to failure to meet the legal eligibility criteria. Furthermore, 99.21 percent of the disbursed support was allocated to cover management expenses, while only 0.62 percent was used for organizing conferences, and a mere 0.17 percent to encourage women’s representation.
The resources declared by 27 political parties totaled 104.97 million dirhams, of which 58 percent represented the state contribution, and 42 percent were self-sourced, amounting to 44.49 million dirhams. This figure saw a decline exceeding 38 percent compared to 2022. The report explained that this decrease was attributed to a drop in non-operating revenues from 19.21 million dirhams to 4.79 million dirhams, and in membership dues and contributions from 52.49 million dirhams to 39.60 million dirhams.
Only nine parties reported resources totaling 96.97 million dirhams, which constitutes 92 percent of the total declared resources. The Court made observations regarding amounts exceeding 1.72 million dirhams related to eight parties, noting deficiencies in justifying the resources for four of them, and excess cash withdrawals from five parties that surpassed the legal limit, totaling 865,900 dirhams.
