Question NW754 to the Minister of Public Service and Administration
10 April 2024 - NW754
Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What are the reasons that the Public Service Commission cases that have been handled through the National Anti-Corruption hotline took more than three years to conclude, impacting badly on the taxpayers?
Reply:
Cases reported through the National Anti-Corruption Hotline (NACH) are referred to departments, public agencies and other public bodies for investigation in accordance with the agreed protocols. These departments, public agencies and other public bodies are required to investigate the referrals in terms of their particular mandates on investigations within 40 days of the referral of the case. Generally, many investigations are prolonged due to a variety of factors depending on complexity of the case. Some of the problems experienced by the Departments in the handling of NACH cases appear to be link to the lack of investigative capacity, financial constraints and the fact that some departments do not have appropriate structures or specialised units to deal such cases as required by the Minimum Anti-Corruption Capabilities set by Cabinet.
The PSC has put in place mechanisms to monitor and to follow up regularly with departments.
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