(1) With reference to certain companies (names furnished), (a) what (i) tenders were the firms appointed for, (ii) was the total value of the contracts, (iii) total amount was paid out to each firm and (iv) were the outcomes of work carried out as per the tender, (b) who were the person(s) responsible for the appointment of the firms and (c) what supply chain processes were followed in the appointment of the firms;
(2) has there been any recommendations by the Auditor-General to investigate the said firms; if so, what steps has been taken in this regard?