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Public Accounts (SCOPA)
SITA 2019/20 audit hearing; with Minister
26 May 2021
Video: Standing Committee on Public Accounts, 26 May 2021
The Committee met on a virtual platform to interrogate the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) on its 2019/20 audit, specifically irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. The Auditor-General (AG) flagged, among other things, irregular expenditure, consequence management, ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
UIF 2019/20 audit hearing; with Minister
25 May 2021
Video: Standing Committee on Public Accounts
In this virtual meeting, the Committee held a hearing with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) on its financial statements and annual report for 2019/20, particularly with regard to issues of irregular and wasteful expenditure.
The Members were concerned that ...
Standing Committee on Auditor General
Committee report on the Determination of Salaries by the President; Consultation by AGSA on appointment of Deputy Auditor-General
21 May 2021
Video: Standing Committee on the Auditor-General
The Committee adopted its report on the determination of Chapter 9 institutions’ salaries by the President. There will be no salary increases due to the economic climate.
The Auditor-General described the meticulous recruitment process she had followed to identify the best ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
Compensation Fund 2019/20 audit disclaimer: hearing with Minister and Deputy Minister
19 May 2021
Video: Standing Committee on Public Accounts
The Compensation Fund appeared to have received only disclaimer and adverse audit opinions over the past ten years and AGSA said an urgent intervention was required. This Committee was concerned about the incompetence of officials at the Compensation Fund. ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
SITA 2019/20 audit hearing: postponed
18 May 2021
Video: Standing Committee on Public Accounts
Annual Reports 2019 - 2020
In an emotionally-charged meeting that had been convened to discuss challenges at the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), the Minister of Communications and Digital Technology was strongly criticised for her absence. Led by the Chairperson, Members said there were ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
National Skills Fund 2019/20 audit disclaimer: hearing with Minister
18 May 2021
Video: Standing Committee on Public Accounts
Annual Reports 2019 - 2020
The Chairperson opened the meeting by noting presence of the Minister and explaining that the meeting was in the form of hearing to learn the state of affairs of the National Skills Fund (NSF). The Committee was concerned that ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
National Skills Fund, SITA, Compensation Fund, UIF 2019/20 audit: Auditor-General input
12 May 2021
Video: Standing Committee on Public Accounts
The Auditor-General of South Africa presented a grim picture of the financial management at four state entities whose annual reports were discussed at a virtual meeting of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA). Committee Members expressed their ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
Beitbridge border fence: Minister of Public Works progress report
11 May 2021
Video: Standing Committee on Public Accounts
In a virtual meeting, the Committee met with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to be briefed ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
Suspension of ESKOM Inquiry
7 Apr 2021
The Chairperson provided a summary of the situation with Eskom to date. The Committee had previously resolved to undertake an inquiry into the matters and allegations made against the Chief Executive Officer of Eskom, after the power utility had sat on the information for a period of 13 months. The ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
SAA Business Rescue Update, with Minister & Deputy Minister
25 Mar 2021
Video: Standing Committee on Public Accounts, 25 March 2021
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The Standing Committee on Public ...