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The report finds that Atha-Africa Ventures' financial provisions for the Yzermyn coal mine are incomplete and significantly underestimated. GCS Water and Environment identifies critical omissions, including costs for wetland rehabilitation, wetland offsetting, and the construction and operation of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) to manage post-closure decant. GCS estimates that the 2020 financial provision provided by Atha-Africa is less than one-quarter of the realistic costs required. The report emphasizes that the mine's location within the Mabola Protected Area and its impact on sensitive headwater wetlands necessitate a full-scale revision of closure and water management costs to ensure long-term environmental protection.

For the year ending 31 December 2018, the GCF's total administrative expenditures were USD 61.8 million, representing 90 per cent of the approved USD 69 million budget. The Secretariat accounted for the largest share of spending at USD 52.9 million. The report also notes USD 36.6 million spent on the Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme and USD 448.2 million in disbursements for approved funding proposals.

The report examines the high financial risks governments face in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), where average claims reach US$492 million. It details the disparity between claimed and awarded amounts, a growing trend toward compound interest, and the significant burden of legal and administrative costs, which often fall disproportionately on respondent states, particularly developing countries.

The IAI Executive Council met on June 26, 2012, to address operational budgets, scientific research grants, and governance restructuring. Key outcomes include the recommendation of a tripartite headquarters model distributed across Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina, and the approval of eight research projects under the third round of the Collaborative Research Network (CRN3) program. The Council also reviewed financial reports for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, noting a total of US$1.3 million in pending member contributions.

The Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC) met in May 2007 to review the IAI's financial health and budget. The IAI collected 85% of its 2006/07 budget by March 31, 2007, and expects to collect over 100% by year-end. The proposed 2007/08 budget remains at $1,015K, though the proportion of funds dedicated to salaries and benefits is increasing to 74% due to the declining US dollar/Brazilian real exchange rate. The committee also noted the completion of the Contracting and Procurement Manual and discussed the CRN-2 program and upcoming September 2007 audit.

The report details the 2006 activities of the Financial and Administrative Committee (FAC), focusing on the selection of external auditors, the development of a procurement manual, and the management of the basic budget. Key outcomes include the appointment of BDO Trevisan for the 2005/06 audit, the agreement to extend a 13% salary adjustment for one year, and efforts to improve member country contributions. The FAC also oversaw the recruitment of a new Financial and Administrative Officer and the refinement of grant agreements for CRN-II.

The FAC report for fiscal year 2003-2004 details committee meetings in Costa Rica and Brazil, focusing on the IAI's financial instability, the need for more proactive collection of Core Budget contributions, and the resolution of accounting issues that led to a 'qualified opinion' in the 2002/2003 audit. The committee also addressed administrative reforms, including the update of the Employee Handbook, the implementation of staff performance plans, and the review of a proposed 17.5% budget increase for 2004/2005, which the FAC urged the Director to reconsider.

The report assesses the state of country commitments to the IAI, noting a quantifiable improvement in core budget contributions as of June 2002. It identifies barriers to participation, such as a lack of visibility and perceived lack of benefits, and recommends diplomatic engagement, improved communication of scientific achievements, and the reactivation of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to strengthen institutional links.

The report examines the American Statistical Association's (ASA) financial ties to the fossil fuel industry and its public stance on climate change. While the ASA has endorsed the scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change and lacks evidence of direct corporate sponsorship from fossil fuel companies, it holds $21.9 million in publicly traded securities without a public ethical investment policy or disclosure of where these funds are held. Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) argues that this lack of transparency makes it impossible to rule out investments in fossil fuels, which would contradict the ASA's own ethical guidelines and the goals of the Paris Agreement.