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Standing Committee on Appropriations
Office of Chief Procurement Officer: progress report by National Treasury
24 Apr 2018
The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) met with the Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOA) to discuss the work of the OCPO. The OCPO presented a briefing report, highlighting new initiatives, the progress of the Public Procurement Bill, major challenges to OCPO, and developments since previous meetings. Much of ...
Standing Committee on Appropriations
Restructuring of public entities; New Budget facility; Office of the Chief Procurement Officer & status on payment of suppliers per Budget Vote: National Treasury briefing
27 Mar 2018
State expenditure, especially in procurement, was one of the key mechanisms that would enable the government to implement its developmental policy. Effectiveness in infrastructure spending, nationalised and streamlined public entities, curbing wasteful and fruitless expenditure, preventing procurement deviations and price escalations were the priority focus area in the medium term. ...
Transport
Minister of Transport on PRASA state capture allegations; SAMSA & ATNS audit challenges
14 Nov 2017
The Minister of Transport was invited to give an implementation update on the 2015 Public Protector “De-railed” Report. Members of the Committee were disappointed that all PRASA board members, including the chairperson were absent at the meeting as the questions asked by the Committee required answers from the ...
Transport
Department of Transport 2016/17 Annual Report: Auditor-General input; with Minister and Deputy
10 Oct 2017
The Committee was briefed by the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) on the 2016/17 annual report of the Department of Transport (DoT) and its entities. The Department had received an unqualified report, but with findings. However, this year’s performance was an improvement from the previous ...
Transport
Department of Transport & ACSA on their Annual Performance Plan; AGSA input with the Minister
2 May 2017
The Committee was briefed by the Auditor-General South Africa on the Review of the Draft 2017-18 Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Transport. It was also briefed by the Department of Transport and the Airports Company South Africa on their respective strategic and annual performance plans.
The Office of ...
Transport
AARTO Amendment Bill: deliberations
28 Mar 2017
Members observed a moment's silence to mark the passing of Mr Ahmed Kathrada.
The Committee continued its deliberations on the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Amendment Bill, with comments and clarification given on some points and on the public comments, from the Parliamentary Legal Advisors, the State Law ...
Standing Committee on Auditor General
Public Audit Act proposed amendments: Auditor-General briefing
17 Mar 2017
The Auditor General (AG) presented its review of the Public Audit Act (PAA) and highlighted the issues affecting the quality of the financial statements of government entities and departments, which continued to remain a challenge. 58% of the auditees with adverse and/or disclaimed opinions had had similar opinions for the ...
Transport
AARTO Amendment Bill: summary of submissions; PRASA Inquiry: discussion
14 Mar 2017
Documents handed out:
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The Portfolio Committee had invited further written comments as it wanted to propose amendments that extend beyond the scope of the Bill. These were advertised as follows:
▪ The inclusion in the proposed definition of “infringement” of “National Land Transport Act, 2009 (and ...
Transport
Festive Period Road Accident Statistics: Department of Transport briefing
10 Mar 2017
The Department of Transport briefed the Committee on the recent festive period road accident statistics. A 6% increase in road fatalities was recorded for the 2016/17 festive season when compared to the 2015/16 period. Major fatalities and injuries were recorded in Gauteng, Free State and Limpopo during the 2016/17 festive ...
Transport
PRASA Board and Metrorail service delivery challenges
8 Mar 2017
The meeting was scheduled to discuss the Status of Metrorail but Members opted to continue the heated discussion from the previous day on the firing of Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Collins Letsoalo, by the PRASA Board and the performance of the Board. Members requested written responses from the ...