The Auditor General found that government has wasted at least R296 million at national, provincial and local government levels over the past five years. Ongoing unauthorized, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenses has resulted in the mess.
There was a 121% increase in irregular expenditure, and a 68% increase in unauthorized expenses. About 236% increase in fruitless and wasteful expenditure is a clear proof of reckless management and inability.
The culture of “no consequences” has been established by the leadership and this leads to violations by followers who do not have any sense of responsibility.
The consequences of mismanagement lead to court cases and claims against the government wand almost a third of departments are facing claims. Claims that can cover almost 10% of certain entities budgets for the coming financial year.
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