Question NW2056 to the Minister of Social Development
16 October 2017 - NW2056
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Social Development
What are the detailed reasons for the variance in the compliance rates amongst nonprofit organisations as stated in her replies to questions (a) 402 on 11 May 2017 and (b) 403 on 7 April 2017?
Reply:
Western Cape response
With respect to the 1% variance in terms of non-compliance by NPOs in the case of Mental Health organisations, one NPO, the Cape Albinism and Hypo Pigment Foundation did not comply with terms in the transfer payment agreement entered into with the Department, namely, it did not submit its audited financial statement for the year ending 15/16 nor did it provide evidence for the expenditure of its allocated funds in its quarterly progress reports. In both instances the organisation was provided with an extension period within which to provide the required information, but failed to do so.
Eastern Cape response
With regard to the Eastern Cape organisations there was a problem which relates to the submission of reports. The organisations submitted compliance report that were not aligned with the reporting period in their founding documents. This has resulted in the rejection of the reports within the NPO system. This issue will be dealt with going forward to resolve the difference between financial years in the founding documents submitted to the NPO Directorates and the current organisations operations.