Question NW1771 to the Minister of Finance
24 August 2020 - NW1771
Opperman, Ms G to ask the Minister of Finance
With regard to the amended Public Audit Act, Act 25 of 2004, (a) which nine municipalities were reported to the National Treasury by the Auditor-General for further investigation due to material irregularities and non-compliance, (b) to which municipalities did the Auditor-General report to the National Treasury will certificates of debt be issued and (c) in which municipalities did the Auditor-General report to the National Treasury will binding remedial action take place?
Reply:
The Honourable Member to note that the Public Audit Act is administered by the Office of the Auditor-General who reports to Parliament.
a) The Office of the Auditor-General has advised that they are implementing the material irregular provisions at nine municipalities. This was published in their general report. However, none were referred to any public body for investigation.
b) No report was provided to National Treasury relating to certificates of debt issued.
c) No report was provided to National Treasury relating to binding remedial actions.