Department of Infrastructure Development Annual Report 2021-2022

ANNUAL REPORT 2021 | 2022

1. INTRODUCTION Commitment by the Department to maintain the highest standards of governance is fundamental to the management of public finances and resources. Users want assurance that the Department has good governance structures in place to effectively, efficiently and economically utilise State resources, which is funded by the taxpayer. 2. RISK MANAGEMENT The Department has an approved Enterprise Risk Management Framework, which is supported by an approved Enterprise Risk Management Policy. During the year under review, Strategic Risk Assessment and Control Risk Self-Assessments (Operational Risk Assessments) for all functional units were conducted. In promoting good governance, the Risk Management Operational Committee is operational and is chaired by an Independent and External Chairperson. The Committee has met in all four quarters and is governed by an approved Terms of Reference. The Committee provides oversight on Governance Assurance and advises the HOD on the effectiveness of Risk Management in the department. The Audit Committee meets quarterly to discuss quarterly reports by the department. The Risk Management Report is one of the reports that are submitted to the Audit Committee for discussion, deliberation and reports back on the implementation and effectiveness of Risk Management in the Department. The implementation of Risk Management Action Plans (Mitigating Actions) is monitored through the AGSA and the Risk Management War Room. The implementation of Action Plans assists in enhancing the Department’s performance, and where required, additional interventions are drafted and implemented. 3. FRAUD AND CORRUPTION The Department has an approved Fraud Prevention Plan, containing the Fraud Risk Register. The implementation of Fraud Risk Action Plans is monitored and reported to oversight structures, e.g. Audit Committee. Mechanisms are in place to report fraud and corruption and how these operate. The need for officials to make confidential disclosure about perceived and/or actual incidents of fraud and corruption is encouraged, through mechanisms such as the National Anti-Corruption Hotline (NACH), the Premier’s Hotline, etc. Reported cases of perceived and/or actual incidents of fraud and corruption are investigated and, where required, consequence management is instituted. 4. MINIMISING CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Department has put mechanisms in place for officials who wish to apply for Remunerative Work Outside the Public Service (RWOPS). A register is in place for all applications submitted, approved and those that are declined. As per the Public Service Regulations, the Department conducts an analysis of disclosures of financial interest aimed at identifying conflict of interest. 5. CODE OF CONDUCT It is a requirement for officials in Supply Chain Management to enter into agreements to abide with the Code of Conduct. The officials are also required to sign the Declaration of Secrecy. The Code of Conduct is a pledge to perform duties with integrity covers issues of confidentiality, combating of fraud and corruption.

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DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT