Question NW1375 to the Minister of Social Development
12 May 2022 - NW1375
Arries, Ms LH to ask the Minister of Social Development
Noting that R144 million of unspent budget was returned to the National Treasury for the 2020-21 financial year, what measures has her department put in place to ensure that non-profit organisations in the Northern Cape, which lack funding for crucial services rendered, actually receive funding?
Reply:
The Department of Social Development in the Northern Cape funded all NPO’s approved for funding during the 2020-21 financial year. NPO’s are required to demonstrate that they can implement effective, efficient and transparent financial management and internal control systems as required by section 38 (1) (j) of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA Act No. 1 of 1999). Approval for funding is subject to compliance with the above provision of the PFMA. The Department conducts quarterly monitoring at all funded NPO’s to ensure compliance with the Service Level Agreements (SLA) and provide the necessary support.