Programme 1: Administration provides for strategic management and the administrative support to the Director-General and the Department. The programme objective is to ensure that the Department has effective strategic leadership, administration and management, and to ensure that it complies with all relevant legislative prescripts. The programme is made up of the following four sub-programmes: . Departmental Management is responsible for support to the Director- General, co-ordinating planning documentation, stakeholder liaison, communications and risk management. . Corporate and Financial Services is responsible for financial management services, supply chain management services and a human resource management services. . Information Technology Support is responsible for information communications technology infrastructure development, installation and development for internal operations and provides advice to the rest of government regarding IT systems for monitoring and evaluation. . Internal Audit provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the department's operations.