Danish Autism Center Faces Forced Closure Over Financial Mismanagement and Poor Quality

A residential facility for vulnerable individuals with autism in Denmark faces closure following a decision by Social Services. The Autism Support Center Tureby, located in Køge Municipality, along with a branch in Haslev, will be forcibly shut down due to findings of financial mismanagement and substandard quality of care.

Social Services has also filed a police report concerning two individuals linked to the facility's operations. The center's management, however, disagrees with the closure order and intends to appeal the decision, according to reports by Sjællandske Nyheder.

The core of the issue lies in alleged "irregularities" in payroll and procurement. Social Services stated that payroll expenses and purchases were made "without relevance to the botilbud's operation." Specifically, 12 million Danish kroner were spent on salaries in 2025 and 2026, which was 8 million kroner less than budgeted. Social Services concluded that these "dispositions do not allow for responsible management of public funds, as the budgeted rate is not used for citizen-related personnel."

Social Services is a public authority responsible for overseeing and approving social services and foster families to ensure high-quality care that meets legal requirements for children, youth, and adults with special needs. The closure of Tureby highlights concerns over the proper use of public funds and the quality of care provided to vulnerable citizens.

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dispositions do not allow for responsible management of public funds, as the budgeted rate is not used for citizen-related personnel.