Question NW1053 to the Minister of Tourism
26 April 2023 - NW1053
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
What percentage of payments were paid to service providers and suppliers by SA Tourism (a) within (i) 30 days of invoicing, (ii) 60 days of invoicing, (iii) 90 days of invoicing and (iv) 120 days of invoicing and (b) above 120 days of invoicing in each month (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 January 2023 in each case?
Reply:
a) I have been informed by SAT that the percentage of payments paid to service providers and suppliers is as follows:
(i) For the financial year 2021/2022 the entity achieved 100% of compliant invoices within 30 days from the date of receipt as audited by the Auditor General and as prescribed by law.
b) (i) N/A as all payments were made within 30 days.
(ii) For the period under review, this report is yet to be audited as part of the Annual Report.