In terms of its mandate and legal provision, SARS established an interim capability to conduct investigations into the illicit economy. The capability executes integrated enforcement investigations and comprises of data analysis, risk identification, criminal and compliance investigation and audits and debt recovery.
(a) Its current staff complement is 60.
(b) The capability is funded through SARS financial allocation.
The mandate and scope of this capability is currently under review in order to better define and sharpen its focus.
As part of the review by the new Commissioner the following is being assessed: