Due to the unclear use of funds of at least 400 million yen at the "All Japan Private Kindergarten Association", the secretary general of the association is the account of an organization chaired by a public interest incorporated foundation of related organizations or former Chief Cabinet Secretary Kawamura. It turned out that it was also managed centrally.

The secretary-general explained to the federation's investigation that he had withdrawn cash at the direction of former chairman Kei Kagawa, and retired in December last year.

On the other hand, former chairman Kagawa explained, "The office staff manages the account and does not refuse to divert it personally."

Regarding the "All Japan Private Kindergarten Federation," which has about 7,500 private kindergartens nationwide, it has become clear that at least more than 400 million yen has been unclear in the four years up to this year.



In addition, the "All Japan Private Kindergarten PTA Association", an affiliated organization chaired by former Chief Cabinet Secretary Kawamura, has also unclear the use of 41 million yen this year, and the related organization's public interest foundation "All Japan Private Kindergarten Early Childhood Education" At the Research Organization, about 140 million yen was temporarily withdrawn and returned just before the audit last November.



According to the Kindergarten Federation, the federation and the two related organizations both have offices in the same location in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and the secretary general of the federation centrally manages the deposits and withdrawals of the accounts of the three organizations, and the passbook. And the seal was also kept.



The secretary-general explained to the federation's investigation that he had withdrawn cash at the direction of former chairman Kagawa, and retired in December last year.

On the other hand, former chairman Kagawa explained to NHK that "the office is managing the account and I have not refused to divert it personally. I have no idea what the money was used for." I will.



The Kindergarten Federation said that Kagawa's excuse was extremely unreasonable, and that he would take decisive action with a view to criminal complaints and civil lawsuits, and that he would proceed with the investigation of the flow of funds of related organizations. ..

What is the All Japan Private Kindergarten PTA Association?

The related organization "All Japan Private Kindergarten PTA Association" is a voluntary organization established in December 1986, and PTAs of private kindergartens all over the country are members, and the current chairman is Takeo Kawamura, former Chief Cabinet Secretary of the Liberal Democratic Party. I am serving.



According to the website, etc., the financial resources are the contribution of 50 yen per kindergarten child paid by each group, and the annual budget scale is about 50 million yen.



The PTA federation, in collaboration with the kindergarten federation, will promote a strong movement to the government and the Diet to expand public funds to reduce the burden on parents.

What is the All Japan Private Kindergarten Early Childhood Education and Research Organization?

The "All Japan Private Kindergarten Early Childhood Education and Research Organization" is a public interest foundation under the jurisdiction of the Cabinet Office, which was established in February 2006 by the Kindergarten Federation for the purpose of research and research on early childhood education and improvement of educational ability. It is a corporation.



Members of the All Japan Private Kindergarten Association belong to the Research Organization, and the association collects membership fees on their behalf.



According to the website, etc., the income for the first year of Reiwa was about 242 million yen, and the total assets such as time deposits were about 177 million yen.



According to the business plan published on the website, the main business is to hold classes for renewing teachers' licenses and training for kindergarten principals and leaders in each prefecture.