The department's operational environment is informed by the Public Services Act, as amended, the public services code of conduct and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). The department's staff complement, including senior managers, was 599. A copy of the organogram would be forwarded to the Committee. The staff complement reflecting the gender and demographic breakdown and vacancies was submitted to the delegation. The department has a fully functional Internal Audit Committee in accordance with the requirement of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. It comprises independent auditors in accordance with the PFMA requirements. The department also has a Risk Management Committee, which assists the accounting officers in executing the oversight requirement of risk management, and evaluating and monitoring of the institution's performance.