The Problems of Football Club Musan Salama Continue – Pori Reclaiming Subsidies Again
Football Club Musan Salama in Pori faces further financial issues as the city plans to reclaim €12,500 in sports subsidies due to a lack of required documentation.
Football Club Musan Salama is embroiled in ongoing financial troubles that have led the city of Pori to consider reclaiming €12,500 in sports subsidies earmarked for 2024. Esa Kohtamäki, the director of the city's education sector, has proposed to the city’s recreation board that the funds be retrieved, as the club failed to provide the necessary documentation regarding how the subsidies were utilized. The club was expected to report on its activities to the city more than a year ago, which highlights a significant lapse in compliance with city regulations.
Key reports and documentation, including income statements, balance sheets, annual reports, and auditor's remarks, were supposed to be delivered by the end of May but have not been submitted despite multiple requests from the city. The failure to comply with these requirements jeopardizes the club’s funding and raises questions about its financial management practices. As reports indicate, this pattern of delayed submissions has persisted for several years, indicating a systemic issue within the club's operations.
In light of the potential reclaim of funds, MuSa has stated that they will handle the matter responsibly and are open to collaboration with the city. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and whether the club will be able to rectify its documentation issues in time to retain its funding and strengthen its financial health moving forward. The ongoing issues are not only a concern for the club’s operations but may also affect community support and local interest in football activities in Pori.