Question NW1561 to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
10 August 2021 - NW1561
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
With regard to the feedback on the Budget Review and Recommendation Report to the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans on 5 May 2021, where it was reported that several departments still owe her department for services rendered (details furnished), (a) what is the total amount owed by each specified department, (b) for what period has the debt been outstanding in each case, (c) what are the details of the payment arrangements that were agreed to with each department and (d) by what date will the outstanding accounts be settled in full?
Reply:
The response is detailed in the table below.
1. Department of Correctional Services – Veterinary Services
2. Department of Health (North West Province) – Medical assistance during strikes
3. Department of Health (Kalafong Hospital) – Transfer of patients
4. Department of Health (Steve Biko Academic Hospital) – Transfer of patients
5. Department of Military Veterans – Medical assistance
6. Department of Public Works and Infrastructure – Building of bridges
7. National Treasury – Medical treatment for military pension officers
8. South African Police Services - Veterinary Services
With regard to the feedback on the Budget Review and Recommendation Report to the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans on 5 May 2021, where it was reported that several departments still owe her department for services rendered (details furnished), (a) what is the total amount owed by each specified department, (b) for what period has the debt been outstanding in each case, (c) what are the details of the payment arrangements that were agreed to with each department and (d) by what date will the outstanding accounts be settled in full? NW1766E
9. South African Revenue Services - Veterinary Services
Whether she will please confirm what
(a) is the total amount owed by each department;
(b) is the total period for which the debt has been outstanding;
(c) payment arrangements were agreed to with each department and
(d) confirm when these outstanding accounts will be settled in full?
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OUTSTANDING AMOUNTS FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO DEPARTMENTS |
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S/N |
Department Name |
Type |
Number of cases |
(a) the total amount owed by each department |
(b) the total period for which the debt has been outstanding |
(c) payment arrangements agreed to with each department |
(d) confirm when these outstanding accounts will be settled in full |
|
1 |
Correctional Services |
Veterinary Services |
22 |
R35 093,23 |
Ongoing service and most outstanding amounts are in the current financial year less than one year. |
Payments will be made on a regular bases |
Probably in the current financial year as payments are received regularly |
|
2 |
Dept Health: NW |
Medical Assistance During Strike |
1 |
R12 275 216 |
Two to three years |
In the year the service was provided however the institution does not keep to its promise. Continuous follow up is being made. |
Dept. of Health / North West indicates that there was no contract in place, hence payment cannot be made until there is a contract. Engagements between the two departments are ongoing to settle the amount owing. |
|
3 |
Kalafong Hospital: Gauteng |
Patient Transferred |
20 |
R264 108,37 |
More than three years |
In the year the service was provided however the institution did not keep to its promise. Continuous follow up is being made. |
Probably in the current financial year, since engagements with the relevant department are in process for settlement of the account. |
|
4 |
Steve Biko Academic Hospital: Gauteng |
Patient Transferred |
17 |
R50 036,86 |
More than three years |
In the year the service was provided how ever the institution did not keep to its promise. Continues follow up is being made. |
Probably in the current financial year, since engagements are in process for settlement of the account. |
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5 |
Military Veterans |
Medical Assistance |
4 671 |
R99 033 939,62 |
Ongoing service and 58% of the amount outstanding is between 1 year to 3 years. |
In the year the service was provided however the institution has had challenges making payments. Continous engagements are ongoing. |
The relevant department reconciles with the DOD on a quarterly basis. In most years the debts raised are greater than the payments received. DMV has requested for some of the historic debts to be written off |
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6 |
Nat Dept Public Works |
Operations: Building Of Bridges |
2 |
R12 568 571,08 |
One debt is less than one year and the other more than three years. |
In the year the service was provided however the institution does not keep to its promise. Continues follow up is being made. |
Probably in the current financial year, since engagements with the relevant department are in process for settlement of the account. |
|
7 |
National Treasury |
Medical Treatment For Military Pension Officers |
1 292 |
R6 724 103,65 |
Ongoing service and most outstanding amounts are more than three years. |
In the year service was provided. However, in the financial year 21/22 National Treasury has requested to review long outstanding claims for settlement. |
Probably in the current financial year, since engagements with the relevant department are in process for settlement of the accounts. |
|
8 |
SAPS |
Veterinary Services |
6 |
R39 802,81 |
Ongoing service and most outstanding amount is in the current financial year less than one year. |
Payments will be made on a regular bases |
Probably in the current financial year as payments are received regularly |
|
9 |
SARS Veterinary Service |
Veterinary Services |
1 |
R3 255,74 |
Two to three years |
In the year the service was provided however the institution does not keep to its promise. Continues follow up is being made. |
Probably in the current financial year, since engagements with the relevant department are in process for settlement of the account. |
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R130 994 127,36 |