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Media statement by Premier Sihle Zikalala on the forensic investigations into alleged irregular procurement of personal protective equipment and blankets at the department of social department @kzngov @GovernmentZA
"The scope of this investigation was to establish whether the procurement process was followed by the Department in the procurement of PPE: whether the procurement processes were fair, competitive, transparent and cost effective" Sihle Zikalala
The investigation has recommended that disciplinary action be taken against the Chief Financial Officer, Acting SCM Manager, Cluster Chief Directors and SCM Officials for the following acts and omissions:
Contravening duties in terms of section 45 read with section 81 and 88 of the PFMA Act of 1999 on charges of misconduct in terms of Chapter 7 read with Contravention of various SCM prescripts which financially prejudiced the Department.
The Investigation further recommend disciplinary action against the Acting DDG and the CFO, Acting SCM Manager, Chief Directors and SCM Officials.
In the interest of public accountability and transparency we have decided to give progress on the outcomes of these investigations. We want to express our serious concern about the findings, which reveal a flagrant disregard and abuse of procurement processes which have...
...allegedly prejudiced not only the Department of Social Development but the KZN Government and the people of KwaZulu-Natal.
"Based on the above, the investigators have recommended that, in addition to the disciplinary procedures, in some areas, cases be opened with the SAPS on collusion and corruption between officials and service providers"
