. Factors that influenced forensic investigation of Indlela included; concerns regarding operations and management of Indlela, loss of fixed assets, misappropriation of funds and other fraudulent activities within the institution. . OMA Chartered Accountants was appointed to conduct the investigation. The scope of the investigation included; assessments, fixed assets, housing, hostel kitchen, transport, overtime and leave, supply chain management and social club funds. The period cover was limited to the 2008.09 and 2009/10 financial years. . The forensic investigation was completed during December 2010 and the various reports and supporting documentation were handed to the Department. . The key findings of the investigation involved the following; no records had been maintained, nor any financial control exercised over the revenue and expenditure of the golf course, fraudulent cheques and cash withdrawals from the social club bank account, inadequate management of the procurement and supply chain management policy, fraudulent bookings of trade tests, inaccurate records of fixed assets, and excessive overtime taken by staff. . Actions taken included; a Chief Director was appointed to head the operations at Indlela, various policies and procedures were reviewed, the golf course and social clubs were closed, 22 officials have been charged, the report was handed over to the commercial crime unit of the SAPS for further investigation to determine civil charges.