TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Control Yuan released its 2024 political party donation report on Tuesday, showing the DPP with the largest surplus.

The DPP reported NT$116 million (US$3.8 million) in revenue, leaving a surplus of NT$46.91 million after expenses, per CNA. The KMT earned NT$89.01 million, ending the year with a NT$13.63 million surplus, per Liberty Times.

By contrast, the TPP took in NT$42.6 million but spent NT$91.75 million, creating a shortfall of NT$46.25 million. Compared with 2023, DPP revenue rose by NT$6.29 million despite a non-election year. KMT revenue fell roughly 40%, while TPP revenue dropped nearly 50%.

Expenditures also diverged. TPP spending increased by NT$20.72 million from 2023, while both the DPP and KMT cut expenses by about half.

Breaking down the DPP’s finances, individual donations totaled NT$94.34 million, business contributions NT$18.15 million, civic group support NT$414,000, anonymous donations NT$3.65 million, and other sources NT$40,880. Total expenditures of NT$69.68 million covered personnel, operations, public relations, and donations to recommended candidates.

KMT revenue came primarily from individuals at NT$73.96 million, with businesses contributing NT$14.09 million and smaller amounts from civic groups, anonymous donors, and other sources. Spending of NT$75.38 million went to personnel, operations, election-related expenses, and donations to recommended candidates.

TPP relied heavily on individual donations at NT$32.68 million and anonymous contributions of NT$6.76 million. The party spent NT$91.75 million, mainly on personnel and operations, with smaller amounts for election activities and treasury payments, leaving a significant deficit.