Question NW1724 to the Minister of Finance
24 December 2016 - NW1724
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
(1) Whether a forensic investigation has been launched into the SA Revenue Service’s Modernisation and Technology Programme; if not, why not; if so, (a) who authorised the investigation, (b) who is conducting the investigation (c) what is the purpose of the investigation, (d)(i) when did the investigation begin and (ii) when will the investigation be completed and (e) what (i) costs have been incurred and (ii) is the breakdown of such costs; (2) whether he was informed of the investigation; if not, why not; if so, when was he informed?
Reply:
- and (2):
The Minister of Finance has not been informed by Mr Moyane regarding any forensic investigation that has been launched in terms of the South African Revenue Services Modernisation and Technology Programme despite the media coverage on the matter.
I have requested my office to submit this question to SARS to establish the facts. Once the information is obtained, I will respond to this question in more detail.