The National Treasury was informed about an additional amount of R316 447 361.41 (including VAT) when there was a dispute between the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Auditor-General on whether the variation should have been reported to the National Treasury or not. The expenditure was later declared irregular expenditure by the Auditor-General.
(a) The National Treasury agreed with the Auditor-General that R316 447 361.41 (including VAT) is irregular expenditure.
(b) Yes.