FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEKGOTLA TARGETS CLEAN AUDIT & STRONGER INTERNAL CONTROLS

Madibeng – The Chief Directorate Financial Management is hosting a three-day lekgotla focused on strengthening financial management, improving internal controls and addressing recurring audit findings.
The session brings together officials to review performance, identify challenges and develop practical solutions to improve compliance, accountability and service delivery.

Key discussions highlighted the importance of
Submitting invoices on time, Ensuring payments within 30 days,Aligning all requests with demand plans
Presenting under the theme “Designing Better Processes and Stronger Controls,” Acting Director for Supply Chain Management, Mr Lempe, shared the Department’s performance on procurement from designated groups for 2026/27.

“Procurement must be fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective, as stipulated in Section 217 of the Constitution,” said Lempe.
He raised concern about the Department’s performance in meeting targets for designated groups, especially for persons with disabilities.
Internal Control also flagged weaknesses such as inconsistent evaluations, incorrect awards, inaccurate CSD calculations, and unfair exclusion of suppliers, recommending a review and development of standard operating procedures.
The lekgotla continues to strengthen governance and accountability for better financial management.

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