HDA Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT 2023/24

Compliance with Laws and Regulations The HDA is a national public entity listed in schedule 3A of the PFMA and is exposed to regulatory risks associated with the fulfilment of its mandate. The entity’s compliance activities are guided by an approved Annual Compliance Plan, Compliance Universe and Compliance Risk Management Plan. Management is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the areas of their responsibilities.

The legislative provisions prioritised for compliance monitoring include:

Legislations

Sections

Intent of Provisions

Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999

• Section 50(1)(a) • Section 51(1)(b) (iii) • Section 53(1)

• Effective management of assets. • Consequence management. • Timeous submission of annual budget.

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000

• Section 2(1)

• The entity is to have a preferential procurement policy and implement it within the required framework. • Fulfilling the entity mandate to identify, acquire, hold, develop and release land for the creation of sustainable human settlement. • The agency concludes agreements with other organs of the state in instances where there is a lack of capacity in organs of the state. • Provision of a safe and maintained working environment. • Staff informed of any hazards around the workplace. • Employees take reasonable care of health and safety. • Establishment of a health and safety committee and members nominated in writing. • Health and safety committee performing its functions.

Housing Development Agency Act 5 of 2000

• Section 5(1) • Section 5(3)(b)

Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

• Section 8(1) • Section 13(a) • Section 14(a) • Sections 19(1) & (2) • Sections 20(1) & (2)

Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998

• Sections 14 & 21 • Home builders to enrol with the National Home Builders Registration Council before the commencement of construction. • Interdict on non-compliance with the Act, e.g., stoppage of construction, etc.

During the financial year, the HDA commenced a programme to ensure compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act. The Audit and Risk department assists and supports management and the Board with monitoring and reporting on compliance with prioritised regulatory requirements.

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