Hong Kong lawmakers urge more scrutiny of Student Aid Society funding after scandal

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Hong Kong lawmakers are calling for stronger oversight of proposed public funding for a HK$377.3 million redevelopment of the scandal-hit Hong Kong Student Aid Society. The scrutiny follows allegations of staffing shortages and inadequate food budgets at the NGO’s childcare facilities, which the organization has denied.

Hong Kong lawmakers have demanded tighter scrutiny over a government proposal to fund the HK$377.3 million redevelopment project of the scandal-hit Hong Kong Student Aid Society. Residents and former staff of the NGO’s child care facilities recently alleged severe staffing shortages, high employee turnover and an inadequate food budget that reportedly left them with just HK$250 (US$32) to feed 10 people with two meals a day. The NGO denied the allegations and in late October filed for an...