6.1 The Committee and the JICS are two of the oversight bodies that ought to have relative easy access to all correctional centres, and any information they might need to adequately perform their roles. The Committee's experience, however, is that it is near impossible to access accurate, reliable information that can withstand rigorous interrogation. The quality of the DCS' reporting raises serious concerns about the transparency with which it conducts its business. The Committee's concerns demand immediate attention, and remedies should be reflected in the DCS' turnaround strategy