In Guadeloupe, the excesses of the "Sécu" examined by the Court of Auditors: 1.2 billion euros lost, internal disorganization, and increasing delays

The Caisse générale de sécurité sociale in Guadeloupe and Saint-Martin has lost €1.2 billion in unpaid contributions, leading to delays in payments to beneficiaries. The Court of Auditors reported that by the end of 2025, this amount represented 22% of all prescribed debts in France, despite the caisse collecting only 0.25% of national revenues. Poor debtor tracking and halted legal actions during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to these losses. As of 2026, the central agency overseeing national treasury refused to validate accounts for the third consecutive year, risking further losses. Beneficiaries face significant delays, with only 53% of retirement applications processed in under three months and an average wait of 337 days for survivor pensions. The organization struggles with operational inefficiencies, including reduced working hours and limited access to services, impacting the already vulnerable population in the region.