Question NW1382 to the Minister of Finance
28 July 2017 - NW1382
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the investigation by the Financial and Fiscal Commission into allegations of impropriety concerning actions of staff members has been completed; if not, why not; if so, what (a) was the scope of the investigation, (b) is the title of the final report of the investigation, (c) are the main (i) findings and (ii) recommendations of the investigation and (d) was (i) the total cost and (ii) detailed breakdown of such costs of the investigation; (2) whether a copy of the final report will be made public; if not, why not; if so, by when?
Reply:
1. Yes, the National Treasury completed the investigation into allegations made against the Financial and Fiscal Commission in April 2017.
a) The scope of investigation comprised of financial misconduct; and supply chain management and personnel management irregularities.
b) Investigation into allegation of fraud, corruption, fruitless and wasteful expenditure and maladministration at FFC.
c) The main findings and recommendations are contained in the detailed report and submitted to the FFC Commissioners on 8 May 2017.
d) The investigation was conducted with the co-sourced forensic investigation firm called Bowman Gilfillan and the total forensic investigation fees paid to the firm amounted to R1,3 Million.
2. The National Treasury will not make the report public, as it is the subject of a criminal investigation by the South African Police Services. It will only made public by the National Prosecuting Authority, when it is in the court of law.