2019 — The Crime Prevention Fund St. Maarten. Inspection into financing by the Crime Prevention Fund.

This report assesses the management and utilization of the Crime Prevention Fund in St. Maarten. The findings reveal that the fund has been inadequately managed, with significant shortcomings in the allocation and oversight of funds. Many expenditures were not aligned with the fund's intended purpose of supporting crime-prevention projects. The report highlights the lack of clear criteria, processes, and procedures for fund allocation, leading to misuse of resources. Recommendations include the development of a policy framework, stricter oversight, and ensuring that the fund is used exclusively for its intended purpose to enhance crime-prevention efforts in St. Maarten.