Question NW3580 to the Minister of Police
29 November 2017 - NW3580
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (cc) 90 days and (dd) 120 days and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
(a)(i) On 31 October 2017, a total of 16 invoices were unpaid for suppliers providing goods or services to the South African Police Service (SAPS). This excludes interdepartmental payments. A total of 136 582 invoices were paid, to the value of R1 668 856 934,73. On an annual basis, the SAPS pays in excess of 1, 5 million invoices, valued at R16 435 455 122,00, of which 99,75% of invoices, are paid within 30 days.
(a)(ii) Not applicable to SAPS.
(aa) A total of four supplier invoices were outstanding, after 30 days.
(bb) No invoices were outstanding, after 60 days.
(cc) A total of two invoices were outstanding, after 90 days.
(dd) A total of 10 invoices were outstanding, after 120 days.
The majority of invoices not paid within 30 days, is due to a dispute between the SAPS and the supplier, in respect of the goods and services actually received, against what is invoiced.
(b) In each case, the following amounts remained unpaid:
30 days: R12 365,46.
60 days: nil rand.
90 days: R8 012,04.
120 days: R18 453,39.