Questions & Replies No 1601 to 1625

2010-06-09

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QUESTION NO. 1601 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14 NW1864E DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 May 2010

Mr G R Morgan (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) Whether her department has any mechanisms in place to regulate gas emissions from petrol-driven vehicles; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether her department is working with metropolitan areas to reduce emissions from vehicles; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) what are the estimated annual emissions from vehicles in each metropolitan area?

Mr G R Morgan (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT

HANSARD

PAPERS OFFICE

PRESS

1601. THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS ANSWERS:

(1) No, since vehicle emission standards form part of the vehicle design specifications published by the South African Bureau of Standards, they are subsequently promulgated as compulsory specifications by the Minister of Trade and Industry in accordance with the provisions of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008.

The Department of Environmental Affairs however, supports this work through active participation in various intergovernmental forums such as the Interdepartmental task team on Fuel Specifications and Standards, and is also spearheading the review and finalisation of the 2003 Draft Strategy for the control of exhaust emissions from road-going vehicles.

(2) Yes, the department has recently published model by-laws on air quality management, which identifies various areas of air pollution problems that are likely to occur at local level, and provides regulatory tools that municipalities may adopt or use as guidance when developing their specific by-laws. Vehicle emission testing and control form part of these model by-laws.

Also, the department is currently providing support and leadership to various local authorities who are running vehicle emission testing campaigns such as Sedibeng District Municipality which has recently conducted such campaign.

(3) Not known. Vehicle emissions are not being monitored in isolation currently in South Africa; however, plans are already in place to establish a national inventory for vehicle emissions. Consequently, the answer to this question will be available once the inventory work has been completed.

QUESTION NO 1602

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 MAY 2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14)

1602. Mr G R Morgan (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) What are the (a) names and (b) locations of mines operating without valid water licences;

(2) whether any such mines have applied for a water licence; if so, what are the reasons for the mines not having a water licence;

(3) whether she is taking any steps to ensure that these mines obtain water licences; if not, why not; if so, what steps;

(4) whether any (a) directives or (b) pre-directives have been issued against the mines in terms of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, since 1 January 2008; if not; why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(5) when is it envisaged that all mines will be operating with valid water licences? NW1865E

REPLY:

(1)(a) Mines operating without a licence are provided in Annexure 1 as well as the respective provinces, whether these mines have applied for a licence and status of the licences. Where under the column "status" in the table in Annexure 1, it is indicated that the "Licence being processed my Department (DWA)", it means that the prescribed water use authorization process is followed. This will mean that considerations as well as the essential requirements as prescribed in the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) are being investigated and analysed by specialists.

(1)(b) Refer to Annexure 1

(3) My Department has embarked on a special initiative, the Letsema Project, to evaluate all applications, expedite the process of issuing of licences where applicable and the aim of this project is to eradicate the existing backlog by March 2011.

(4)(a) Yes, twenty two (22) Directives have been issued in terms of the National Water (Act 36 of 1998) against several mines.

(4)(b) Yes, thirteen (13) pre-directives have been issued against several mines.

(5) Whilst my Department can ensure that all applications for licenses are duly attended to and processed once all conditions are met, it largely depends on the legislative requirements of both the Departments of Mineral Resources and Environmental Affairs as well as participation of the mines to ensure that all mines are operating with valid water licenses. It is for these reasons impossible to provide a target date as requested.

QUESTION 1603

QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY

1603. Mr. S C Motau (DA) to ask the Minister of Energy:

(1) What (a) is the target for solar water heater installations for the (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12 and (iii) 2012-13 financial years, (b) are the current barriers to achieving the targets and (c)(i) how will these barriers be overcome and (ii) how many solar water heaters were installed in the 2009-10 financial year;

(2) whether she intends introducing any (a) legislation or (b) regulations to facilitate achieving the targets; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether any municipalities intend introducing by-laws in this regard; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4) what is the (a) name, (b) designation and (c) contact details of the official responsible for the regulation of solar water heaters? NW1866E

Reply

(a) Projected indicative figures are:

(i) 2010-11 target: 200 000;

(ii) 2011-12 target: 225 000; and

(iii) 2012-13 target: 300 000.

(a) Funding; National Standards for low pressure systems; Local manufacturing and installation capacity.

(c)(i) These barriers will be reduced through the following initiatives:

· Provide regulatory framework for the enforcement of Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (EEDSM) in the next Multi-Year Price Determination.

· Collaborate with the Ministry of Trade and Industry on the development of Standards for low pressure SWH systems.

· Collaborate with the Ministry of Trade and Industry on the implementation of IPAP 2

· Coordinate and enhance existing initiatives on skills development, training and capacity building into a coherent system;

· Allow imports during the early stages of the programme while gradually introducing measures to encourage local manufacture. All imports to conform to national SWH standards as prescribed by SABS.

(ii) 3126

(2) (b) The Department is in consultation with the dti to develop compulsory regulations and specifications for the implementation of Solar Water Heaters. This process falls within the dti mandate and they are process of gazetting National Building Regulations (NBR) and the housing standard for public comments. These regulations seek to make it compulsory to install solar water heaters in all new houses.

(3) Municipalities have a constitutional mandate in regard to amongst other, electricity reticulation. Due to the legal problems encountered in Cape Town, it is unclear whether other municipalities want to introduce by-laws in this regard: including the solar water heating by-laws.

(4)(a)Name: Mr. Ompi Aphane

(b) Designation: Acting Deputy Director General (Electricity, Nuclear and Clean Energy)

QUESTION NUMBER 1604

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 May 2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NUMBER 14)

1604. Mr G R Morgan (DA) to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources:

(1) (a) How many sand mining operations are authorised in or adjacent to the Umgeni river system and (b) in each case, (i) what is the name of the entity that has been awarded the approval to mine, (ii) when was this authorisation given and (iii) what was the date of the last visit by inspectors of her department to assess compliance with the Environmental Management Plan;

(2) whether any directives have been issued against any other operation since 1 January 2008; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1867E

Response

1. On Umgeni River:

FILE REF	HOLDER OF AUTHORISATION	DATE ISSUED	STATUS
74MP	X-Moor Transport	30/08/2006	Mining Permit renewal application refused – last inspection conducted 29/03/2010
379MP	X-Moor Transport	21/01/2009	Operational – last inspection conducted 29/03/2010
216MP	C N Shabalala	28/03/2008	Has not commenced operations – last inspection conducted 21/05/2010
218MP	B H D Zuma	25/03/2008	Has not commenced operations – last inspection conducted 21/05/2010
246MP	M A Hall	18/04/2008	Has not commenced operations – last inspection conducted 21/05/2010
204MP	Ziyasha Logistics	06/09/2007	No record of inspection on file – inspection to be scheduled June 2010
260MP	A B Sibisi	25/03/2008	Not Operational – last inspection conducted 08/12/2009
168MP	Very Nice Trading 45 cc	10/05/2007	No record of any inspection on file – inspection to be scheduled June 2010
254MP	P T Dube	06/03/2008	Operational – last inspection conducted 25/03/2010
147MP	Little Rock Trading	30/03/2007	Application for renewal refused - last inspection conducted 25/03/2010
233MP	Uzuzunikela Trading 9 cc	06/03/2008	Not operational – last inspection conducted 21/01/2010
58MP	Versatex Trading 486 (Pty) Ltd	22/11/2005	Not operational – last Inspection conducted 21/01/2010
355MP	Qubeka Euzils Building Material Supplies	08/04/2009	No record of any inspections on file - Inspection to be scheduled June 2010
141MP	Invincible Panther Co-operative Limited	06/03/2007	Last inspection conducted 08/12/2009

Adjacent to Umgeni River:

232MR

Clayton Agencies

Mining Right Conversion lodged

Last inspection conducted 29/01/2010

2. Compliance notices were issued to the following operations:

Little Rock Trading 147 CC

X- Moor transport CC

P T Dube

Invincible Panther Co-operative Limited.

QUESTION 1605

DATE OF PUBLICATION: FRIDAY 21 MAY 2010 [IQP No 14 -2010] SECOND SESSION, FOURTH PARLIAMENT

Question 1605 for Written Reply, National Assembly: Mr N D du Toit (DA) to ask the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by her department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1868E

REPLY:

(1) (a)(i) No

(ii) No

(iii) Yes, in respect of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Ncera Farms. In respect of all other entities the answer is no

(b) see (a)(iii)

(aa) The audit covers various investigations, including

· Procurement fraud allegations

· Allegations of appointment irregularities

· Allegations into activities at Ncera Farms

· Allegations of Travel and Subsistence fraud

(bb) Only one of the investigations has been finalised while others are still in progress

(cc) KPMG Services (Pty) Ltd. is the service provider for the assignment

(dd) To date, a total amount of R1,101,408.50 had been paid

(2) No. The findings of any forensic audit can only be made available after criminal proceedings have commenced, where the audit results in such proceedings. It would be premature, unwise and irresponsible for Government therefore to release the findings of any forensic audits until such time as it was admitted into evidence in any such criminal proceedings. was instituted during the 2009/10 financial year. including:

(3) Criminal procedures or disciplinary measures will depend on the findings in each case and will be instituted once the investigations are completed.

QUESTION 1606

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

"Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

(1) whether any forensic audits have been instituted by her department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (i) what was the subject of the audit, (ii) what was the finding of the audit, (iii) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (iv) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW1869E

REPLY: FORENSIC AUDITS INSTITUTED BY THE DAC INTO

ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC ENTITIES.

QUESTION 1

(a)(i) 2007/08

The Department commissioned a Forensic Audit into alleged mismanagement at the Robben-Island Museum.

(i). The Audit was instituted to investigate certain instances of alleged mismanagement at the Robben-Island Museum.

(ii) The finding of the Audit is contained in Annexure B attached hereto.

(iii) The Audit was conducted by OUTSOURCED RISK AND COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT (ORCA)

(iv) The cost of the Audit was R296 572.31.

QUESTION 2.

(a). Yes, the result of the Audit was made public on 25^th August 2008.

(b) Further details of the Audit outcome are the following:

§ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was dismissed but the council accepted his resignation.

§ Chief Financial Officer (CFO) was dismissed.

§ Chief Operations Officer (COO) This matter has not been finalised as the litigation is still underway.

§ The procurement manager was dismissed.

QUESTION 3.

No criminal proceedings were instituted against any of the persons involved as they were not implicated by the findings.

(a)(ii) 2008/09

No Audits were instituted during this financial year.

(a)(iii) 2009/10

QUESTION 1.

The Department instituted an investigation into management issues at the

National Library of South Africa (NLSA).

(i) The investigation was instituted into certain management of the previous serving board in order to highlight deficiencies and to recommend an appropriate course of action to rectify such deficiencies.

(ii) The finding of the investigation is attached at Annexure B.

(iii) The investigation was conducted by ENS Forensic PTY Limited.

(iv)The cost of the investigation was R356 820.00

QUESTION 2.

(a). The result of the investigation has not been made public as yet.

(b). The publication of the result is awaiting the approval of the Director-

General.

QUESTION 3

No criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as the result

of the investigation, as no persons were implicated by the findings of the

investigation.

Question 1(b). 1 April 2010 to date

No forensic Audit have bee instituted by the Minister into the

administration of the Departments Entities during this period.

REPLY. FORENSIC AUDIT INSTITUTED BY DAC INTO ITS OWN ADMINISTRATION

(1) The following forensic audits were conducted within the Department of Arts and Culture:

ü Gobodo Forensic and Investigative Accounting (PTY) LTD- Forensic Accounting Investigation into alleged irregular activities at the Arts Society Directorate of the Arts and Culture Promotion and Development Branch (09 July 2009).

ü PriceWaterHouseCoopers – Forensic investigation on behalf of the DAC into the expenditure incurred by the Investing in Culture, Cultural Development and 2010 Soccer World Cup projects in respect of 200/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10 financial years.

ü PriceWaterHouseCoopers- Forensic investigation on behalf of the DAC into the allegations made against the Pan African Federation of Film Makers ("FEPACI").

ü PriceWaterHouseCoopers- Investigation into 100 Investing In Culture (IIC) projects.

Costs: PWC R1, 185,201.01

Gobodo R1000 000, 00

Following the reports disciplinary action was instituted against the following officials.

a) S Selepe (dismissed)

b) T Motsepe (dismissed)

c) Fikile Dilika(dismissed)

d) Sipho Ndlovu (dismissed)

e) Andries Oberholzer (dismissed

f) Lindi Ndebele Koka (dismissed)

g) V Mhinga (dismissed)

h) M Zilindile(dismissed)

i) W Ncanywa (dismissed)

j) J Dantile(dismissed)

k) K Mongane (dismissed)

l) D Chabalala (dismissed)

m) J Chauke (dismissed)

n) S Tsanyane (dismissed)

o) T Mdlela (dismissed)

p) S Mabunda (found not guilty after hearing, has returned to work)

(2). The results were not made public as criminal investigations emanating from the reports are still underway.

(3). The Commercial Crime unit is busy with criminal investigations.

(4). The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has been engaged for further investigation into fraud and corruption and to recover the money.

QUESTION 1607

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21/05/2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2010)

Mr J R B Lorimer (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1870E

REPLY: FORENSIC AUDITS – ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

1) (a) Yes – Forensic audits were instituted as follows:

(i) 2007-08 4

(ii) 2008-09 3

(iii) 2009-10 1

(b) 1/ 4/2010 to 25/5/2010 1

NB: All public entities under the Department of Basic Education have their own internal audit units as required by the PFMA and conduct forensic audits on their own.

(aa) Subjects of Audits

· 2007-2008

(1) FET Study Guide ( No correct tender procedures were followed when books were procured)

(2) No proper procedures were followed when state vehicle was sold: Volvo S80

(3) UNESCO website ( Not following procurement process )

(4) Non compliance with the Supply Chain Management policy.

· 2008-2009

(1) Unfair Appointments (Relatives and friends appointed unfairly by the Department)

(2) Contract Appointment (Official employed on a contract basis and work from home but still receive leave entitlement.

(3) Staff member conduct remunerated work outside Public Services without approval and utilise state equipment to do the work

· 2009-2010

(1) Bright Side Services - Service provider was using a VAT number of a different company

· 1/4/2010 – 25/5/2010

Development of a database for Whole School Evaluation that never functioned properly after installation.

(bb) FINDINGS

· 2007-2008

(1) FET Study Guide

The investigation revealed that necessary approval was obtained and no irregularities were discovered

(2) Volvo S80

No irregularities were discovered during the audit.

(3) UNESCO website

No irregularities were discovered during the audit.

(4) Noncompliance with the Supply Chain Management

The matter was investigated and it was found that the Department did not adhere to the Supply Chain Policy to obtain services .Quotations were also split so that the amounts were small enough to meet the ceiling amount applicable to price quotations, thus avoiding Tender process.

· 2008-2009

(5) Unfair Appointment

The matter was investigated and it was found that proper procedures were followed when appointing the officials.

(6) Contract Appointment

The matter was investigated and no irregularities were found.

(7) Remunerative work outside Public Service

No irregularities were found.

· 2009-2010

(8) Bright Side Services

The matter is under investigation by SARS

· 1/4/2010 – 25/5/2010

(1) Development of a database for Whole School Evaluation

The investigation is pending

(cc) Company or person used to conduct the audit

(1) Non compliance with the Supply Chain Management policy

OMA Chartered Accountants was appointed to conduct the investigation.

ALL OTHER INVESTIGATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE WERE CONDUCTED INTERNALLY BY THE DEPARTMENT'S INTERNAL AUDIT DIRECTORATE

(dd) Non compliance with the Supply Chain Management Policy

Cost: R201 752, 64

OTHER CASES (INTERNALLY CONDUCTED)

No cost

(2) (a) Noncompliance with the Supply Chain Management policy

The Department report the matter as irregular expenditure in the annual report of 2007-08. The matter was also reported to the PSC and the Auditor General

All cases received via the anti- corruption hotline were reported to Public Service Commission.

All cases were also reported to the Audit Committee.

(3) Yes.

· Noncompliance with the Supply Chain Management Policy:

Three officials were charged with financial misconduct and disciplinary proceedings have been instituted. The officials were discharged.

· Remunerated work outside the Public Service:

The staff member was suspended for the duration of the investigation.

QUESTION NO: 1608

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 May 2010

QUESTION PAPER NO: 14

DATE OF REPLY: 3 June 2010

Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Communications:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (i) what was the subject of the audit, (ii) what was the finding of the audit, (iii) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (iv) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW1871E

REPLY:

1. Yes

(a) (i) SABC 2007/8

(b) (i) Procurement Process and Trade Exchange Deals

(ii) Tender processes and project management not followed (Technology Projects); Fictitious payments/ invoices for legal services (Legal Services); Abuse SABC airtime on radio trade exchange agreements (Lesedi FM)

(iii) (a) The names of private companies which were appointed to conduct investigaiton cannot be disclosed in terms of Chapter 4 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (No 2 of 2000). This Act prescribes that an information officer must refuse a request for access to a record of that public body, if the disclosure thereof would constitute a breach of a duty of confidence owed to a third party in terms of an agreement, and if disclosed, could prejudice the future supply of similar information or information from the same source; and it is in the public interest that the information from the same source continue to be supplied. However, it can be mentioned that the Public Service Commission did conduct investigations.

(iv) R3,073,438.71

1(a) (i) SABC 2008/9

(b) (i) Acquisition/ purchases of foreign content (programmes) and Leaking of confidential company information

(ii) Instances of duplicate payment and overpayments ; Some licenses acquired expired before were utilised (broadcast) ; Instances of content acquired but not received; Leaking of Board information (memorandum)

(iii) The names of private companies which were appointed to conduct investigaiton cannot be disclosed in terms of Chapter 4 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (No 2 of 2000). This Act prescribes that an information officer must refuse a request for access to a record of that public body, if the disclosure thereof would constitute a breach of a duty of confidence owed to a third party in terms of an agreement, and if disclosed, could prejudice the future supply of similar information or information from the same source; and it is in the public interest that the information from the same source continue to be supplied. However, it can be mentioned that the Public Service Commission did conduct investigations.

(iv) R2,528,369.25 (Acquisition of content); R29,000 (Leaking of sensitive information)

1(a) (i) SABC 2009/10

(b) (i) Acquisition/ purchase of foreign content (programmes) continued and AGSA review of governance processes at SABC

(ii) Instances of duplicate payment and overpayments ; Some licenses acquired expired before were utilised (broadcast) and Instances of content acquired but not received

(iv) R4,960,939.86 and AGSA (R2, 923, 013.43)

1(a) SABC 1 April 2010 up to the latest available information

(b) (i) Follow up of the AGSA report

(ii) Still in progress (just commenced)

(iii) SIU (Special Investigating Unit)

(iv) N/A

2. (a) The AGSA report was presented to Parliament on 22 September 2009 and the other report were reported through the Annual Financial Statements that are publicly available

(b) None

3. Criminal and disciplinary proceedings are being pursued.

QUESTION NO: 1609

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 OF 21 May 2010

Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) Whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) Whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1872E

Reply

(1) (a) (i) 2007 - 08 - No forensic investigations were conducted.

(ii) 2008 – 09 - Three (3)forensic investigations were conducted.

(aa) 1. Conflict of Interest in the appointment of the service provider

(bb) Officials (2) did not declare their interest and relationship with the service provider.

(cc) Deloitte & Touche

(dd) R110 461-95

(aa) 2. Tender irregularities in the appointment of service provider

(bb) Procurement process not followed in the appointment of the service provider

(cc) Sizwe Ntsaluba

(dd) R273 543-003

(aa) 3. Irregular Expenditure - Ministerial Imbizos

(bb) Procurement process not followed in appointing the service provider

(cc) VWM Forensic Accounting Services (PTY) L TD

(dd) R115 000-00

(iii) 2009-10 - Four (4) investigations were conducted.

(aa) 1. Expenditure in the DM's office.

(bb) Official irregularly claiming for transport allowance and the other claiming for overtime not actually worked.

(cc) Gobodo Forensic Investigating and Accounting Services - (co-sourced service provider for Internal Audit)

(dd) R129 133.50

(aa)2. Theft of hired motor vehicle and irregular appointment of service provider.

(bb) Procurement process not followed in appointing the service provider. (cc) Gobodo Forensic Investigating and Accounting Services

(dd) R320 736.63

(aa) 3. Irregular appointment of service provider

(bb) Procurement process not followed.

(cc) Gobodo Forensic Investigating and Accounting Services (dd) R140 475.86

(aa) 4, Irregular appointment of service provider

(bb) Unfair relationship with the service provider

(cc) Gobodo Forensic Investigating and Accounting Services

(dd) R284 918.44

(b) 1 April 2010 - Three (3) investigations at initial stage.

(2) (a) The Department is presently studying the reports

(b) Recommendations still to be implemented.

(3) Disciplinary actions have been taken against the three (3) officials with regard to cases of 2008-09. Recommendations for disciplinary actions still to be implemented for other cases.

QUESTION NO: 1610

Mr M H Steele (DA) to ask the Minister of Correctional Services:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by her department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007/08, (ii) 2008/09 and (iii) 2009/10 financial years and (b) during the period 01 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in the regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit, (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW1873E

REPLY

(1) (a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(b) (aa), (bb), (cc) and (dd)

Not applicable

(2) (a) and (b)

Not applicable

(3) No

QUESTION 1611

1611. Mr D C Smiles (DA) to ask the Minister of Defence and MilitaryVeterans:

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1874E

REPLY

In terms of the White Paper on Defence, the Joint Standing Committee on Defence and Military Veterans has the mandate to oversee precisely these matters. The Honourable Member is advised to contact the said Committee for access to this information.

QUESTION NO.: 1612

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 MAY 2010

Mr M H Steele (DA) to ask the Minister of Economic Development:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1875E

REPLY

The Economic Development Department (EDD) has not instituted any forensic audits into the administration of the department or entities that started reporting to it from 1 April 2010.

QUESTION 1613

QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY

1613. Mr S C Motau (DA) to ask the Minister of Energy:

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1876E

REPLY:

(1) The Department of Energy did not institute any forensic audits into the administrations of the Department and its SOEs during the said financial years.

(2) N/A

(3) N/A

QUESTION NUMBER 1614

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 MAY 2010

Mr M Swart (DA) to ask the Minister of Finance:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by the National Treasury into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW1877E

REPLY:

(1) Forensic audits have been instituted by the National Treasury in the following types of instances:

· Alleged tender irregularities

· Complaints about pension payouts

Further details in this regard are provided on attached table:

QUESTION NO. 1615

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 May 2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14)

Mr M J Ellis (DA) to ask the Minister of Health:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW1878E

REPLY:

(1) The National Department of Health had the following audits:

(i) 2007/08

	Subject	Findings	Investigator	Cost
1.	Theft	Official found guilty and dismissed. Case filed with SAPS.	Internal Audit	None
2.	Corruption	Allegations Unfounded	Internal Audit	None
3.	Fraud and corruption	Official found guilty and dismissed.	PWC and Internal Audit	R450000
4.	Bribery	Official found guilty and dismissed. Case filed with SAPS.	Internal Audit	None

(ii) 2008/09

	Subject	Findings	Investigator	Cost
5.	Corruption)	Allegations Unfounded	Internal Audit	None
6.	Fraud and Corruption	Official found guilty and dismissed.	PWC and Internal Audit	R262000
7.	Corruption	Investigation completed.	PWC and Internal Audit	R282000
8.	Nepotism	Official Suspended. Disciplinary Process in progress	Internal Audit	None
9.	Corruption	Matter referred to Pharmaceutical Council	Internal Audit	None
10.	Fraud and forgery	Official found guilty and dismissed.	Internal Audit	None

(iii) 2009/10

Subject

Findings

Investigator

Cost

11.

Fraud

Investigation in progress. Case filed with SAPS.

NIA

Internal Audit

None

12.

Tender irregularity

Investigation in progress

Internal Audit

None

The Compensation Commissioner for Occupational Diseases had the following audits:

(i) 2009/10

	Subject	Findings	Investigator	Cost
12.	Fraud	Investigation in progress. ±80% of the loss recovered.	NDOH: Internal Audit	None

(2) The results have not been made public as they related to employee disciplinary cases.

(3) The investigations were conducted to support employee disciplinary cases.

With regard to the Public Entities –

1. The Council for Medical Schemes never have any forensic audits.

2. We still await information from the South African Medical Research Council (MRC), whose Board is yet to pronounce on this matter.

3. The National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) had the following audits:

Financial Years	Subject	Findings	Investigator	Cost
2007 - 2008	Fraud	Employee resigned	Ernst & Young	R 375,884.79
2008 - 2009	Theft	Employee dismissed	Riskwise	R 52,800.94
2009 – 2010	No Cases
2010 - 2011	Falsifying reconciliation signature	Employee dismissed	Riskwise	R 50,441.00

The results have not been made public as they related to employee disciplinary cases.

The investigations were conducted to support employee disciplinary cases. No criminal proceedings followed.

QUESTION 1617

DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 21 May 2010

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 of 2010

1617. Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1880E

REPLY

THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS:

Forensic audits instituted by the former Minister of Home Affairs (2008):

THE "WHO AM I ONLINE" PROJECT:

(1) to (3) A forensic audit was commissioned, and two (2) draft reports were prepared. Comments were sent back to the investigators, and a final report is still outstanding. The conclusion, and publishing of the report has, also, been affected by the litigation challenge registered by GijimaAst. As it stands, the matter is sub judice, and no further information can be provided, until all legal processes have been concluded.

Forensic audits instituted by the Branch: Finance and Supply Chain Management:

(1)(a)(i) to (iii) Yes. An analytical investigation was instituted in July 2009 into the Department's Basic Accounting System (BAS). The scope of the investigation included the 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10 financial years (up to and including 30 September 2009).

(aa) Alleged irregular / fraudulent payments made in respect of Goods and Services not provided / delivered.

(bb) The findings are listed below:

· Twenty six (26) suspicious service providers were identified.

· Twenty four (24) original payment files and / or supporting documentation were untraceable.

· Two (2) fraudulent requests for the amendment of banking details of service providers were found.

(cc) Ernest & Young Advisory Services Ltd.

(dd) R542,047.77.

(2)(a) & (b) The results of the audit have not yet been made public, as the investigators indicated that the outcome of the audit should not be distributed, or made public, yet, as legal advice must still be obtained, regarding the way forward.

(3) No, not as yet. Once the proceedings in (2)(a) & (b) above have been finalised, criminal and , or disciplinary proceedings will be instituted against officials indicated in the audit.

Forensic audits instituted by the Chief Directorate: Audit Services:

(1)(a)(i) 2007/08 financial year:

(aa) An investigation into allegations of financial irregularities, following a case of burglary, and theft at the Department's Regional Office: Rustenburg. The alleged incident took place between 7 and 10 April 2007.

(bb) Based on the limited information, and records available in the office at the time, Internal Audit procedures followed initially indicated that R26879.00 was stolen / could not be accounted for. The financial losses the Department has suffered could be more as the audit rolls for 4 April 2007 was missing and could therefore not be used to determine the actual amount stolen.

(cc) The Department's Chief Directorate: Audit Services.

(dd) There were no additional costs involved as the audit was done by the Department of Home Affairs.

(2) & (3) No, as the results of the investigation proved to be inconclusive, a determination could not be made without a doubt whether or not Departmental officials were involved in the burglary and the theft of State money.

(1)(a)(ii) The 2008/09 financial year:

The South African Foreign Office in Uganda:

(aa) Allegations relating to fees collected for the processing of Visa applications. The allegations involved personnel recruited locally who were working in the Consular Section at the time.

(bb) No conclusion on the actual financial loss suffered by the Department could be determined and no official/s responsible for the reported irregularities could be identified.

(cc) The Department's Chief Directorate: Audit Services.

(dd) There were no additional costs involved as the audit was done by the Department of Home Affairs.

(2) & (3) No, as the results of the investigation proved to be inconclusive, a determination could not be made on the actual financial loss suffered by the Department as well as the fact that no official/s responsible could be identified for the reported irregularities.

The South African Foreign Office in Lesotho:

(aa) A special investigation regarding allegations of fraud / theft / financial irregularities committed in the Consular Section.

(bb) It was established that the actual financial loss suffered by the Department was R1,700.00.

(cc) The Department's Chief Directorate: Audit Services in co-ordination with the Internal Audit Business Unit of the Department of International Relations and Co-operation as well as Integrity Management Unit of Department of Home Affairs.

(dd) There were no additional costs involved as the audit was done by the Department of Home Affairs.

(2) & (3) No, as it was recommended that appropriate disciplinary steps be instituted against the officials who neglected to perform their duties.

(1)(a)(iii) The 2009/10 financial year:

(aa) A special investigation was conducted into the installation of security equipment in 28 of the Department of Home Affairs' offices as serious concerns of possible discrepancies, fraud and corruption in relation to the roll out of the tender were raised.

(bb) During a physical verification of security equipment installed in the 28 offices, it was discovered that there were discrepancies with billing the Department regarding quantities in terms of the contractual agreement, the invoices paid and the physical security equipment installed in the 28 offices. This resulted in the Department to suffer financial losses amounting to R6,027,940.64.

(cc) The Department's Chief Directorate: Audit Services.

(dd) There were no additional costs involved as the audit was done by the Department of Home Affairs.

(2) & (3) No, as disciplinary steps have been instituted against six officials of the Department.

THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS (GPW):

(1)(a)(i) The 2007/08 financial year:

No forensic audits were conducted.

(1)(a)(ii) The 2008/09 financial year:

(aa) An investigation was lodged into allegations of possible misappropriation of assets by employees at one of its Regional Offices.

(bb) The forensic audit could not produce evidence to institute disciplinary charges, or to institute criminal proceedings.

(cc) Ernest & Young Advisory Services Ltd.

(dd) R260,960.00 – exclusive of VAT.

(2) & (3) No. The forensic audit did not produce any evidence of wrongdoing which would warrant disciplinary action, or criminal proceedings.

(1)(a)(iii) The 2009/10 financial year:

No forensic audits were conducted.

THE FILM AND PUBLICATION BOARD (FPB):

(1) to (3) No forensic audits were conducted in the 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10 financial years. No forensic audits were conducted in the current (2010/11) financial year up to and including 30 June 2010.

THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC):

QUESTION NO: NW1881 E
1618. Mr A C Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Human Settlements:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his Department into its administration or the administration of its entities

(a) in the

(i) 2007-08,

(ii) 2008-09 and

(iii) 2009-1 0 financial years and

(b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available ; if not what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case

(aa) what was the subject of the audit,

(bb) what was the finding of the audit,

(cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and

(dd) what was the cost of the audit.

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so

(a) when and

(b) what are the further relevant details.

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

ANSWER

(1) (a)(i) No forensic audit was instituted by the Department into its administration or the administration of its entities in the 2007-08 financial year.

(a)(ii) No forensic audit was instituted by the Department into its administration or the administration of its entities in the 2008-09 financial year.

(a)(iii) No forensic audit was instituted by the Department into its administration or the administration of its entities in the 2009-10 financial year.

(b) No forensic audit was instituted by the Department into its administration or the administration of its entities between 1 April 2010 and the present date.

The Department only conducts a forensic audit when it has reason to believe that there is a matter that warrants a forensic audit.

(aa) Not applicable

(bb) Not applicable

(cc) Not applicable

(dd) Not applicable

(2) (a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

(3) Not applicable

QUESTION NO: 1619

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 OF 21 MAY 2010

Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by her department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (i) what was the subject of the audit, (ii) what was the finding of the audit, (iii) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (iv) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1. During 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10 financial years, up to the latest specified date, the Department did not institute any Forensic Audit into its administration nor of any entity or by any company, and therefore, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation incurred no cost related to Forensic Audit. This was confirmed in the Departmental Audited Annual Financial Statements for the2007/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10 financial years.

2. As a result the response to sub-question 2 and 3 are not applicable

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION NO.: 1620

DATE OF QUESTION: 21 MAY 2010

1620. Mrs N W A Michael (DA) to ask the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW1883E

REPLY:-

(1) From the 2007/08 financial years to date, my Department has conducted numerous forensic investigations received from complainants. These allegations are received from the Presidential hotline, Office of the Public Service Commission, Members of the Public and Officials of the Department and Constitutional Development. All matters are assessed and a preliminary investigation is conducted to determine whether the complaint falls within the Forensic Unit's mandate. It should be noted that in many instances, the allegations were found to be unsubstantiated and frivolous. The Forensic Unit thereafter proceeds to thoroughly investigate the remaining cases. The allegations for these complaints received vary from fraud, corruption, theft and maladministration.

In 2007/08, my Department received 56 cases from the complainants identified above. Of the 56 cases received during this financial year, 15 cases were referred to the SAPS for criminal investigation and 16 to the responsible managers in the Department, for further action.

In 2008/09, my Department received 40 cases from various complainants. Of the 40 cases received during this financial year, 6 cases were referred to the SAPS for criminal investigation and 12 cases to the responsible managers in the Department for further action.

In the 2009/10 financial year, my Department has received 149 cases to date of which 86 cases were received during November 2009 from the Office of the Public Service Commission. Of these cases received, 13 have been referred to SAPS for criminal investigation and 14 cases were referred to the responsible managers in the Department for further action. The Forensic Unit is currently finalising the remaining cases.

The line managers are taking the necessary steps in dealing with the recommendations made by the Forensic Audit Unit.

I would like to inform the Honorable Member that my Department is currently in the process of increasing the establishment of the Forensic Unit so that the investigations are conducted and finalised timeously.

(2) Progress reports will be forwarded to DPSA and the Auditor-General as required and as progress is made.

(3) I would like to refer to my response in (1) where I indicated that finalised cases were referred to SAPS and the relevant managers in the Department for criminal and disciplinary proceedings to be undertaken against the relevant officials, as a result of the disciplinary proceedings instituted.

QUESTIONS FOR WRITTEN REPLY : NO : 1621 (NW1884 )

1621. Mr A Louw (DA) to ask the Minister of Labour:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1884E

Minister of Labour replied:

(1) Yes, the department did institute an audit of financial matters at the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) during the 2009-10 financial year. This was not a forensic audit but rather a special audit to investigate:

i. Allegations raised in an anonymous letter sent to the department;

ii. Issues raised in the 2008-09 audit report.

iii. The audit has been conducted by the Auditor General's office.

iv. The Auditor General's office estimated costs of R650 000.00 at the start of the audit. The final cost is still awaited.

(2) The results of the special audit have not been made public as they first have to be considered by the Governing Body of the CCMA, the Minister of Labour and by Parliament.

(3) The institution of criminal or disciplinary proceedings will depend on the results of the audit findings and responses to the findings by the responsible bodies and individuals.

QUESTION NO 1623

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 MAY 2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14- 2010)

Date reply submitted : 1 June 2010

1623. Mr T W Coetzee (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW1886E

REPLY:

(1)(a) (i) 2007-08 – No forensic audits were conducted during this period.

(1)(a) (ii) 2008-09

(aa) Subject: Allegations of irregularities relating to the procurement of furniture. Allegations relate to the submission of cover quotations by suppliers for the provision of furniture to Crime Intelligence and the possibility that a senior official employed in Crime Intelligence may have an interest in one of the suppliers who submitted quotations.

(bb) Findings:

- Tenders/quotations submitted by suppliers in various transactions could possibly be construed as cover quotations.

- Affected suppliers are registered on the SAPS database, however, due to insufficient information/records, it could not be determined how and when the entities managed to be registered on the SAPS supplier database.

- It was also found that the senior official named does not have any interest in any of the alleged three entities.

(cc) The audit was conducted by KPMG as part of the Aloe Consortium which was a co-sourcing arrangement within Internal Audit Component.

(dd) Costs were covered in the co-sourcing arrangement contract for providing Internal Audit Services.

(1)(b) 1 April 2010 up to date – No forensic audits were conducted during this period.

(2) Results of the audit were not made public because no further action was required.

(3) No disciplinary or criminal proceedings were instituted as no further action was required.

(1)(a)(iii) 2009-10

(aa) Subject: Complaint regarding irregularities in Railway Police Section at Protection and Security Services. Anonymous caller mentioned that during 2005, the South African Railway Co-operation, a division of Transport gave Railway Police R20m to utilize for railway policing where an amount of R10m was used to purchase expensive luxuries.

(bb) Findings:

- The funding for Railway Police originates from re-allocation of funds from National Dept of Transport budget to that of Safety and Security which was approved by Parliament.

- Protection Services borrowed R10,4M from Railway Police and utilized the money to purchase vehicles for their operational needs but reimbursed borrowed funds through the purchase of vehicles, firearms and other equipment as well as funding of specific training needs to the value of R12 460 000.

(cc) The audit was conducted by KPMG as part of the Aloe Consortium which was a co-sourcing arrangement within Internal Audit Component.

(dd) Costs were covered in the co-sourcing arrangement contract for providing Internal Audit Services.

(1) Results of the audit were made known to the hotline where anonymous call emanated from.

(2) Disciplinary or criminal proceedings were not instituted due the fact that funds that were lent to Protection Services were utilized for purchases to fulfill specific operational needs of the division and not on luxuries as alleged.

QUESTION NO.:1624

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 May 2010

1624. Dr S M van Dyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises:

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1887E

REPLY

(1-3) The Department of Public Enterprises has not instituted forensic audits into its administration and that of State Owned Enterprises (SOE) from the 2007/08 financial year until May 2010.

QUESTIONS 1625 FOR WRITTEN REPLY

FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2010

1625. Ms A M Dreyer (DA) to ask the Minister for the Public Service and Administration:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1888E

REPLY:

(1) No forensic audits have been instituted by the DPSA

(2) Questions (1)(a); (1)(b); (2) and (3) do not apply.

2010-06-09

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