DID ANNUAL REPORT 2023_24

Annual Report 2023-2024

Conclusion The Audit Committee would like to congratulate the Department’s leadership on attaining an improved audit outcome with reduced audit findings. The outcome is attributable to the improvements to risk management and internal controls which will place the Department on a path of sustained delivery of its core mandate. The momentum will be boosted further by correcting the identified weaknesses. The Audit Committee urges the department to focus on the root-cause identification and analysis of audit findings, consequence management, and regular monitoring of progress against audit action plan in order to achieve the essential effectiveness in governance, accountability, and clean administration. A continued improvement in communication between the Accounting Officer, Senior Management, the Auditor-General of South Africa, and the Internal Audit Function is encouraged and valued by the Audit Committee to enhance the Province’s Corporate Governance initiatives. As the chairperson of the Audit Committee, I would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all stakeholders involved. We value the continued commitment and attention displayed by the Department Head, the Management team, Internal Audit, the Provincial Treasury, and other contributing stakeholders.

Ms Mmathebe Moja Chairperson of the Audit Committee Date: 8 August 2024

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