Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul has welcomed the improved audit outcomes of provincial departments, as released by Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke, and urged state entities to maintain clean audits.
NORTHERN Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul has welcomed the improved audit outcomes of provincial departments, as released by Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke last week, and urged state entities to maintain clean audits.
The premier’s spokesperson, Naledi Gaosekwe, highlighted a “significant improvement” in the audit results, noting that the Province achieved eight clean audits.
“This is the highest number recorded so far, an improvement from the two clean audits in 2019, where there were nine unqualified with findings and four qualified audit opinions. However, there has been one instance of regression at the Department of Roads and Public Works,” said Gaosekwe.
She also pointed out that no unauthorised expenditure was recorded in the Province during the audit cycle.
“This is a clear indication of the provincial government’s commitment to enhancing accountability and transparency across all departments.”
Gaosekwe added that departments were expected to present their audit action plans to the executive committee on a quarterly basis.
“This is the accountability mechanism that will be implemented to ensure that a culture of accountability and consequence management is implemented,” she said.
AUDIT OUTCOMES 2023/24 FINANCIAL YEAR
Office of the Premier (clean audit)
Provincial Treasury (clean audit)
Provincial Legislature (clean audit)
Social Development (clean audit)
Sport, Arts and Culture (clan audit)
Economic Development and Tourism (clean audit)
Education (unqualified with findings)
Transport, Safety and Liaison (unqualified with findings)
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (unqualified with findings)
Roads and Public Works (qualified audit)
Agriculture, Environment, Land Reform and Rural Development (qualified audit)
Health (qualified audit)
Public Entities
McGregor Museum (unqualified with findings)
Northern Cape Liquor Board (unqualified with findings)
Northern Cape Gambling Board (unqualified with findings)
Kalahari Kid Corporation (unqualified with findings)
Northern Cape Arts and Culture Council (qualified)
Ngoa Boswa Kapa Bokone (unqualified with findings)
Housing Fund (clean audit)
Northern Cape Fleet Trading entity (unqualified with findings)
Northern Cape Tourism Authority (clean audit)
Summary of Departments
Six clean audits, three unqualified with findings, three qualified audits
Summary of Public Entities
Two clean audits, six unqualified with findings, one qualified audit
