(1) (a)
Backlog cases are defined as cases older than 60 days
Retirements of Public Servants |
|
Current Backlog as of 31 March 2022 |
1 345 |
(1) (b)
Pension Payouts for Retired Public Servants |
no |
% |
Retirees Paid within 60 Days |
29 855 |
88,78 |
TOTAL Retirees Paid |
33 627 |
100,00 |
(1) (c) (i) (ii)
Year |
Paid within 30 Days |
Total Paid |
|
|
no |
% |
100% |
Retirement Claims 2019/20 |
21 905 |
64,27% |
34 081 |
Retirement Claims 2020/21 |
13 255 |
47,41% |
27 956 |
Retirement Claims 2021/22 |
20 485 |
60,92% |
33 627 |
(2) (a)
The GPAA has implemented the following initiates to improve the pay out of pension benefits:
(2) (b)
In addition to the above, the GEPF has implemented the following initiatives:
The initiatives have resulted in varied success. In 93% of the cases, the GEPF is able to pay the retirement claims within 60 days from receipt of correct information. The initiatives have led to a reduced number of cases where documentation is sent back for correction. The initiatives have also resulted in more cases where employers provide the correct and complete documentation within 30 days. It is important to note that though there have been administrative delays in payments for some retirement benefits, this does not represent the majority of the cases. The majority of retirements are being paid within the 60 day period as per the GEP Law.