"building a caring society. together" 1 dsd annual performance report (01 april 2012 –...

"Building a Caring Society. Together" 1

DSD Annual Performance Report

(01 April 2012 – 31 March 2013)

Presentation to Portfolio

Committee on Social Development

09 October 2013

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Presentation outline

PART A: Overview • Vision, Mission & Strategic Priorities

PART B: Programme performance• Purpose• Annual Achievements/performance

PART C: International Obligations• Challenges

PART D: Legislative Programme

PART E: Finance

"Building a Caring Society. Together"


Part AOverview


MissionTo ensure the provision of comprehensive social

services which protect the poor and vulnerable within the framework of the South African Constitution and

subsequent legislation; create an enabling environment for sustainable development; and deliver

integrated, sustainable, and quality services in partnership with all those committed to building a

caring society together.

Vision

A caring and integrated system of social development services that facilitates human development and improves the quality of life.


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The Department has identified and committed itself to addressing the following key priorities:

• Expand Child and Youth Care services (Isibindi programme)

• Promote Early Childhood Development

• Combat Substance Abuse

• Provision of food to poor households (Food for all/Zero Hunger)

• The protection and promotion of the rights of older people and people with disabilities

Strategic Priorities



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The Department also contributes to some of the following government outcomes:

1. Improved quality of basic education2. A long and healthy life for all South Africans3. All people in South Africa are and feel safe4. Decent employment through inclusive economic growth5. A skilled and capable workforce to support an inclusive growth path6. An efficient, competitive and responsive economic infrastructure network7. Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities and food security

for all8. Sustainable human settlements and improved quality of household life9. A responsive, accountable, effective and efficient local government system10.Environmental assets and natural resources that are well protected and

continually enhanced11. Create a better South Africa and contribute to a better and safer Africa and

World12.An efficient, effective and development oriented public service and empowered,

fair and inclusive citizenship

Government outcomes



PROGRAMMES PURPOSE Programme 1: Administration

• To provide leadership, management and support services to the Department and the Social Development Sector.

Programme 2: Social Assistance

• To provide income support to vulnerable groups.

Programme 3: Social Security Policy and Administration

• To provide for social policy development and the fair administration of social assistance.

Programme 4: Welfare Services Policy Development and Implementation

• To create an enabling environment for the delivery of equitable developmental welfare services through the formulation of policies, norms and standards and best practices and the provision of support to the implementation agencies.

Programme 5: Social Policy and Integrated Service Delivery

• To support community development and promote evidence-based policy making in the Department and the Social Development Sector


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Part B Programme Performance

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PURPOSEPURPOSE

Purpose:Purpose: To inform the Portfolio Committee of : To inform the Portfolio Committee of :

– The Department’s performance against its pre-determined objectives for The Department’s performance against its pre-determined objectives for the 2012/13 financial year;the 2012/13 financial year;

– The State of Expenditure of the Department for the 2012/13 financial The State of Expenditure of the Department for the 2012/13 financial year as at 31 March 2013.year as at 31 March 2013.

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CONTEXT/SITUATIONAL ANALYSISCONTEXT/SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

• The Social Development Sector delivers its services in an environment The Social Development Sector delivers its services in an environment

marked by high levels of poverty, unemployment and inequality.marked by high levels of poverty, unemployment and inequality.

• Although the Department is largely responsible for policy formulation, it also Although the Department is largely responsible for policy formulation, it also

renders some of its services directly to the public, e.g. Registration of NPOsrenders some of its services directly to the public, e.g. Registration of NPOs

• The Department works with other institutions within and outside government The Department works with other institutions within and outside government

in the execution of its mandate: Critical partners include amongst other the in the execution of its mandate: Critical partners include amongst other the

Departments of Basic Education, Labour, Justice, Health and Rural Departments of Basic Education, Labour, Justice, Health and Rural

developmentdevelopment.


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CONTEXT/SITUATIONAL ANALYSISCONTEXT/SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

• Areas of collaboration include critical projects on issues affecting Children, Areas of collaboration include critical projects on issues affecting Children,

HIV & AIDS, Older Persons, Victim Empowerment, Youth, Social Security.HIV & AIDS, Older Persons, Victim Empowerment, Youth, Social Security.

• Given the collaborative and interdependent nature of some of the Given the collaborative and interdependent nature of some of the

department’s work, it can only meet some of its targets if the other department’s work, it can only meet some of its targets if the other

institutions deliver on their commitments as well.institutions deliver on their commitments as well.

• Reprioritization: In some instances, the Department often defers the Reprioritization: In some instances, the Department often defers the

implementation of some of its targets in light of new, urgent priorities, these implementation of some of its targets in light of new, urgent priorities, these

include the focus by the Department on Kwanda Talk in order to prepare the include the focus by the Department on Kwanda Talk in order to prepare the

ground for the roll-out of Kwanda to the new sitesground for the roll-out of Kwanda to the new sites..



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Annual Achievements/Performance

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PROGRAMME 2: COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SECURITYSocial Assistance

Government outcome

A long and healthy life for all South Africans

Outcome DSD specific

Protect poor and vulnerable people living in South Africa against income poverty

Targets Annual Achievements/performance

Extend the CSG coverage for 0-4 year olds to 66%

The CSG coverage for 0-4 year old is 2 619 589. Coverage is currently at 65%

Increase the total number of grant beneficiary coverage to 15 712 737

The total number of grant beneficiaries is 16 106 110. Slightly more than originally projected applicants applied for social grants

Increase Old Age Grant beneficiary coverage to 2 828 223

The total number of Old Age Grant beneficiaries is 2 873 197. Slightly more than originally projected applicants applied for social grants

Increase Child Support Grant beneficiary coverage to 11 491 702

The total number of Child Support Grant beneficiaries is 11 341 988.


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PROGRAMME 3: SOCIAL SECURITY POLICY ADMINISTRATIONAppeals Adjudication


Adjudicate 90% of appeals within 90 days of receipt)

A total of 1 974 appeals were adjudicated. Of these, 46.61% were adjudicated within 90 days of receipt)

Government Outcome

An efficient and development-orientated public service and an empowered , fair and inclusive citizenship

Outcome DSD specific

Effective, efficient and accessible social assistance appeals service


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICESService Standards and Service Provider Management Support


Appoint commissioners to head the inquiry into the State of Welfare Services (March 2013)

Ministerial Committee (Commissioners) to review the implementation of the White Paper for Social Welfare Services has been approved by the Minister

Award 798 scholarships to social work students (raising total to 4 750)

2 037 new scholarships were awarded for the 2012 academic year and the number increased to 6 339 including the continuing students. Many students were identified during outreach programmes and the surplus funds were available from the 2011/2 financial year.

Government Outcome An efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship

Outcome DSD specific Standardise Social Welfare Services to improve quality service delivery by 2015


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICESService Standards and Service Provider Management Support


Facilitate approval of the Policy on Social Service Professions and Occupations (March 2013)

Policy on Social Service Practitioners finalized but not yet approved

Nine provincial consultations on the policy were held between July and August 2012.


Outcome DSD specific Standardise Social Welfare Services to improve quality service delivery by 2015


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICESOlder Persons


Register 90 community-based care and support services to older persons

104 community-based care and support services for older persons were registered

Increase number of older people benefiting from community-based care and support services to 1 450 (Cumulative)

35 197 older people benefited from community-based care and support services

Government Outcome All people in South Africa are and feel safe

DSD specific Outcome Improved protection and quality of life for older persons


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICESPeople with Disabilities


Approve policy on Social Development Services to people with disabilities by August 2013.

The Policy on Social Development Services to people with disabilities was approved by MANCO

Government Outcome Sustainable human Settlement and improved quality of household life

DSD specific Outcome Improved quality of life for people with disabilities


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES

Children


Increase number of children accessing ECD programs up to school-going age by 10%.

The number of children accessing ECD programmes up to school going age increased by 15 % (124 870)

Increase registered partial care facilities by 10%.

Registered partial care facilities increased by 5% (1 052)

Conduct a comprehensive audit of 5 487 ECD centres in all provinces

6 216 ECD Centres were audited in all provinces

Government Outcome A quality of basic education

DSD specific Outcome Improved access to Early Childhood Development ( ECD) programmes


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES

Children


Increase the number of children accessing adoption services by 5%

Total number of adoptions registered were 1 696 (68%).This comprised 1 522 national and 174 inter-country adoptions

Increase number of children in foster care by 10%

The number of children in foster care increased by 31% (157 024).

Increase number of children accessing drop-in centres by 15%

The number of children accessing drop-in centre increased by 450% (186 510).


DSD specific Outcome Safe and friendly society for children


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICESChildren


Increase number of children accessing CYCCs by 10%

The number of children accessing CYCCs increased by 123% (8 972).

Screen 4 000 employees working with children against the CPR Part B

32 935 employees working with children screened were against the CPR Part B.


DSD specific Outcome Safe and friendly society for children

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PROGRAMME 4: WELFARE SERVICESFamilies

Targets Annual Achievements /performance

Build capacity for implementing the integrated parenting framework in all provinces

Capacity building was conducted in 5 remaining provinces, namely, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and North West. The first four were covered during the last financial year. In addition the Active Parenting for Teenagers has been developed flowing from the Integrated Parenting Framework.


Government Outcome Sustainable human settlement and improved quality of household life.

DSD-specific outcome Restored family values and responsibilities in order to build cohesive communities.

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Facilitate the approval of the White Paper on Families

• The draft White Paper on Families was finalized and was due to be presented to Cabinet in May 2013.




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Implement research recommendations on the effectiveness of services to families

As part of the implementation of research recommendations, the concept Paper on Family Preservations Services was developed.




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PROGRAMME 4: WELFARE SERVICESSocial Crime Prevention


Train 360 practitioners and service providers in the Integrated Social Crime Prevention Strategy, Accreditation of Diversion Services, and minimum norms and standards

369 practitioners and service providers trained on the Social Crime Prevention Programmes (223), Accreditation of Diversion Services (146), while training on minimum norms and standards was conducted in the previous financial year.

Monitor the implementation of the National Integrated Social Crime Prevention Strategy Action Plan by all provinces

Implementation of the Integrated Social Crime Prevention Strategy was monitored in all provinces except Free State (due to financial constraints)


Government outcome All people in South Africa are and feel safe

DSD-specific outcome Reduced incidence of social crime

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PROGRAMME 4: WELFARE SERVICESSocial Crime Prevention


Monitor the implementation of Social Crime Prevention Programmes in all provinces

Implementation of the social crime prevention programmes was monitored in all provinces except Free State (due to financial constraints).

Draft legislation on Victim Empowerment Services

Zero Draft Bill on Victims Empowerment Services developed




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PROGRAMME 4: WELFARE SERVICESVictim Empowerment


Facilitate the implementation of Gender-Based Violence Prevention programmes in nine provinces

The draft Gender-Based Violence Prevention Programme was completed in the fourth quarter, and presented to the Deputy Director-General Forum for approval.

Develop and pilot the accreditation system in 13 shelters throughout the country

National Framework for accreditation of organisation providing anti-human trafficking services developed. Four (4) shelters piloted the framework for accreditation.




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PROGRAMME 4: WELFARE SERVICESVictim Empowerment


Implement the generic set of indicators in 3 provinces and 2 cluster national departments by March 2013

All provinces implemented the generic set of indicators, and were monitored together with one national department. All the other national JCPS cluster departments implemented the indicators in the previous financial year.





PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICESSubstance Abuse


Facilitate Implementation of the National Anti-Substance Abuse programme of action in all provinces

Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and Free State were capacitated to implement Anti-Substance Abuse Programme of Action (POA).

Finalise and facilitate approval of the regulations for the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act No. 70 of 2008

Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act 70 of 2008 proclaimed by President came into force in March 2013


DSD specific Outcome Reduce incidence of Substance abuse in communities


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICESSubstance Abuse


Facilitate the approval of the Treatment Model and build capacity for its implementation

Treatment model approved and capacity to enhance its implementation was built in all provinces

Develop a social mobilisation strategy to facilitate implementation of the Anti-Substance Abuse campaign

A Social Mobilisation Strategy was developed and approved.

Facilitate approval of the NDMP The National Drug Master Plan 2013-17 was developed and was awaiting approval by Cabinet.


DSD specific Outcome Reduce incidence of Substance abuse in communities


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICESYouth


Train 150 youth mentors 209 youth mentors were trained

300 youths to participate in community dialogues

2 216 youth participated in youth dialogues

Three provinces to implement intergenerational programmes

Three provinces namely; Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Northern Cape implemented intergenerational programmes

Government Outcome Vibrant, equitable, sustainable rural communities contributing towards food security for all

DSD specific Outcome Youth participate and influence social change


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICESYouth


1 000 youths to attend leadership camps

1 341 participated in national and provincial leadership camps

Establish nine provincial youth forums

Provincial youth Forums established in Free State and Kwa Zulu-Natal

Government Outcome Vibrant, equitable, sustainable rural communities contributing towards food security for all

DSD specific Outcome Youth participate and influence social change


PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICESHIV/AIDS


Reach 27 wards through social and behaviour change interventions

435 wards reached through social and behaviour change interventions

500 trained youths to render social behavior change programmes

511 youths trained to render social behaviour change programmes

Facilitate 60 community conversations on HIV/AIDS

84 community conversations on HIV/AIDS facilitated

Government Outcome A long healthy life for all South Africans

DSD specific Outcome Reduced new HIV and AIDS infections through social and behavioral change




408 funded HCBC organisations to implement social and behavior programmes

1 010 funded HCBC organisations implemented social and behavior programmes

Provide psychosocial support services to 442 112 targeted households

501 229 targeted households provided with psychosocial support services






Provide psychosocial support to 13 850 youth-headed households

36 253 youth-headed households provided with psychosocial support

Provide 90 HCBC organisations with management training

156 HCBC organisations provided with management training






258 funded HCBC organisations to report in accordance with the M&E system

321 funded HCBC organisations reported in accordance with the M&E system

600 funded HCBCs to comply with minimum norms and standards

615 funded HCBC organisations are complying with minimum norms and standards

Facilitate the strengthening of nine provincial and 38 district coordinating structures

9 provincial coordinating structures, 42 district coordinating structures and 235 local coordinating structures facilitated. Total: 286



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PROGRAMME 5: SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY

Social Policy Research and Development


Train 50 officials is social policy-making and analysis.

• 55 senior civil servants and parliamentarians were trained in social policy making and analysis.

Develop and review one policy in collaboration with the relevant directorate.

• A policy document entitled “Building the capabilities of Grants Beneficiaries through Economic, Skills and Labour Market Linkages was developed. Local development projects based on this policy document were initiated.

• The policy review included documents on Community Development and active citizenship; proposals for an inclusive and sustained development paradigm; Twenty Year Review: DSD Social Policy Thrust since 1994; and DSD comments on National Development Plan: Vision 2030.

Government outcome

An efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship

DSD Outcome Deepening of social policy discourse and evidence-based policy making


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Special Projects and Innovation


Create 187 000 EPWP job opportunities through social sector sub-programmes.

• According to the Expanded Public Works Programme EPWP) web-based system, the social sector facilitated the creation of 171 668 job opportunities.

Extend Community Work Programme (CWP) to 151 sites.

• 148 CWP sites were reached. 6 sites were merged.

Government outcome

Decent employment through inclusive economic growth

DSD Outcome Increased decent work opportunities, skills and income levels in the community


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Population Policy Promotion


Train 300 people on integrating population factors into development

• 394 people were trained on integrating population factors into development plans

Conduct nine capacity building sessions

• 12 capacity building session were conducted on integrating population factors into development plans

Produce 10 thematic research reports on progress made with implementing Population Policy and on the ICPD Programme of Action in South Africa

• 13 thematic research reports were produced. The review processes on Policy+15/ICPD+20 were managed into a single multisectoral review process

Government outcome

An efficient, effective and development oriented public service, and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship

DSD Outcome Increased capacity to mainstream population issues into development plans and activities



PROGRAMME 5 : SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY Registration and Monitoring of Non-Profit Organisations


Develop an NPO online registration system

The online web based NPO registration system developed

Facilitate approval of amendments to NPO regulatory framework

Draft Policy framework document for amending the NPO Act was finalised.


DSD specific Outcome A conducive environment for civil society organisations and communities


PROGRAMME 5 : SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY Registration and Monitoring of Non-Profit Organisations


Adjudicate 80% of NPO appeals within three months on receipt

80% (455 of 568) of NPO appeals were adjudicated within three months on receipt

Train 200 provincial officials on NPO governance and NPO act

260 provincial officials trained on NPO governance and NPO act




PROGRAMME 5 : SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY Community Development


Train 580 Community Development Practitioners (CDPs) on Integrated Development Planning and use of the Sustainable Livelihood Toolkit

673 CDPs trained on Integrated Development Planning and use of the Sustainable Livelihood Toolkit. They were also consulted on the Draft Community Development Policy

Build community development capacity of 300 CBOs

458 CBOs trained




PROGRAMME 5 : SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY Community Development


Develop a draft community development occupational framework

Two Community Development personnel levels, namely, Community Development Worker and Community Development Assistant Practitioner ,were scoped and profiled. This formed part of the Draft Occupational Framework.

Facilitate the establishment of a Community Development Association

A draft Code of Conduct for Community Development Practitioners was developed. It is meant to serve as a guide for effective the functioning of Community Development Association




PROGRAMME 5 : SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY Sustainable Livelihoods


Profile 200 000 households in 100 wards 187 703 households profiled

Place change agents in 100 wards Change agents were placed in 126 wards

Mobilise 100 communities in 100 wards 860 communities in 44 wards mobilized

Promote equitable access to food by 200 000 households

555 957 households accessed food through the DSD and Food Bank South Africa food nutrition security programme.

Government Outcome Vibrant, equitable, and sustainable rural communities contributing towards food security for all

DSD specific Outcome Improved delivery of community development services

PART C

International Obligations for 2012/13


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International Obligations for period 2012/13

In support of South Africa’s foreign policy goals, the Department plays an active role in promoting the country’s social development agenda internationally.

The Department is an active member of the African Union (AU), Southern African Development Community (SADC) and United Nations structures, which includes among others, the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

During the reporting period, the Department participated in the 19th International AIDS Conference, UN Commission on the Status of Women and International Inter- Ministerial Conference on Evidence for action

Government Outcome: Create a better South Africa, a better Africa and a better world

Outcome: DSD specific To promote and support participation in key identified bilateral and multilateral initiatives


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The Department also participated in High-Level Post-Millennium Development Goals Contact Group meetings convened by Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Department continued to play a leading role in promoting the social dimensions of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) in the UN Commission for Social Development on behalf of the Africa Group and the G77.

The Department actively participated in the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and the International Social Service (ISS)




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The Department facilitated five agreements with Uganda, Benin, Bulgaria, Jamaica and Lesotho

The department also engaged in technical exchanges with 14 countries, including among others, Botswana, Brazil, Ghana, Lesotho, India, Mexico, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates.

The Department continued to serve on Board of Partners in Population and Development (PDD)

All these initiatives provide a platform for sharing social development experiences and provide us with an opportunity to help create a better South Africa, a better Africa and a better world.





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Performance Summary & Challenges

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SUMMARY OF DSD PERFORMANCE

• The Department achieved 61% of its planned targets while the remainder were either partially achieved (29%) or not achieved at all (10%).

• Reasons for non-achievement of the targets include for example dependence on other institutions such as provinces and other government departments


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CHALLENGESSome of the key reasons for non-achievement of targets which were beyond Department’s control include:

•With regard to the establishment of Department of Social Security, Cabinet recommended that current social security institutions be restructured in order to improve coordination among them.

•With regards to policy on retirement reform, Cabinet recommended that further consultations should take place before the policy is finalised

•The department formed a unit tasked with establishing an Inspectorate for Social Security. However, it was hampered by lack of internal capacity

•The department revised its approach to these project to first creating the requisite internal capacity


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CHALLENGES• Resource Limitations :

• Provincial Older Persons’ Parliaments were not convened in some provinces due to limited resources and logistical challenges in provinces

• Capacity constraints: • The Department could not process all NPO applications for registration

within 60 days due to increased number (about 4000 more) of application received as compared to the previous years

• Other challenges:• Extensive consultation affected achievements of other targets e.g.

The Policy on Social Service Practitioners was not approved due to extensive consultative processes and stakeholder interest

The finalisation of the White Paper on Families was delayed by extended consultations


PART D

Legislative Programme for 2012/13


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Legislative Programme for period 2012/13

No Bills were submitted to Parliament during the year under review



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Part E Finance

CONTENT

Annual Report Expenditure for the 2012/13 financial year

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2012/13

FINANCIAL YEAR


Annual Report


SUMMARY – SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

R’000


SUMMARY EXPENDITURE PER PROGRAMME

ProgrammeFinal

AppropriationAudited Actual

Expenditure % Spent Variance

R’ 000 R’000 R’000

P1: Administration 257 125 255 395 99.33% 1 730

P2: Social Assistance 104 887 916 103 898 845 99.06% 989 071

P3: Social Security Policy and Administration 6 211 780 6 198 417 99.78% 13 363

P4: Welfare Services Policy Development and Implementation Support

525 048 502 618 95.73% 22 430

P5: Social Policy and Integrated Service Delivery 261 683 260 301 99.47% 1 382

TOTAL 112 143 552 111 115 576 99.08% 1 027 976

REASONS FOR UNDER SPENDING• Programme 1: Administration – R 1,730 million

– The under-expenditure mainly relates to turnover of staff and efficiency savings on travelling, accommodation and venues and facilities expenditure.

• Programme 2: Social Assistance – R 989,071 million

– The under-expenditure mainly relates to the Social Assistance Grants due to the lower than expected beneficiary uptake rates.

• Programme 3: Social Security Policy and Administration – R 13,363 million

– The under - expenditure is mainly due to delays in the finalisation of planned projects and the establishment of the Inspectorate.

• Programme 4: Welfare Services Policy Development and Implementation Support – R22,430 million

– The under - expenditure is mainly due to delays in the finalisation of planned projects for the Early Childhood Development Audit.

• Programme 5: Social Policy and Integrated Service Delivery – R1,382 million

– The under-expenditure is mainly due to funded vacancies and related operational costs.



SUMMARY EXPENDITURE PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

Economic ClassificationFinal



R’ 000 R’000 R’000

Compensation of Employees 300 508 291 336 96.95% 9 172

Goods and Services 324 403 297 440 91.69% 26 963

Interest and rent on land - - - -

Transfers and Subsidies 111 505 389 110 506 036 99.10% 999 353

Payments of Capital Assets 13 252 10 861 81.96% 2 391

Payments for Financial assets - 9 903 -9 903

TOTAL 112 143 552 111 115 576 99.08% 1 027 976


SUMMARY PROG 1: ADMINISTRATIONR’000

99.3% Spent 99.3% Spent


SUMMARY PROG 1: ADMINISTRATION




R’ 000 R’000 R’000


Goods and Services 116 925 116 865 99.95% 60

Interest and rent on land - -

- -

Transfers and Subsidies 165 157 95.15% 8

Payments of Capital Assets 8 466 8 313 98.19% 153

Payments for Financial assets - 13 - -13

TOTAL 257 125 255 395 99.33% 1 730

• Under spending – R1,730 million– The under-expenditure on compensation of employees relates

mainly to turnover of staff and slow filling of funded vacant posts (R1,522 million).

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PROG 1: ADMINISTRATION


SUMMARY PROG 2: SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

R’000



SUMMARY PROG 2: SOCIAL ASSISTANCE




R’ 000 R’000 R’000

Compensation of Employees - - - -

Goods and Services - - - -

Interest and rent on land - - - -

Transfers and Subsidies 104 887 916 103 898 845 99.06% 989 071

Payments of Capital Assets - - - -

Payments for Financial assets - - - -

TOTAL 104 887 916 103 898 845 99.06% 989 071

• Under spending – R989,071 million– Expenditure is driven by beneficiaries numbers, application

process and grant values, which is linked to economic factors, policy changes, payment model efficiency and CPI inflation rates;

– Savings on the total budget of R104 billion relate to “unpaid” grants as well as expenditure lower than projected when setting budget requirements specifically on Foster Care, Disability, Care Dependency and Child Support Grants;

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PROG 2: SOCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS


SUMMARY PROG 3: SOCIAL SECURITY POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION

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SUMMARY PROG 3: SOCIAL SECURITY POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION




R’ 000 R’000 R’000



Interest and rent on land - - -

Transfers and Subsidies 6 121 148 6 121 013 100.00% 135

Payments of Capital Assets 1 504 619 41.16% 885

Payments for Financial assets - - 0

TOTAL 6 211 780 6 198 417 99.78% 13 363

• Under spending – R13,363 million– The under-expenditure on compensation of employees relates

mainly to turnover of staff and slow filling of funded vacant posts;– The under expenditure on “Goods and Services” relate to the

following:• Delays experienced in the establishment of the Inspectorate

which resulted in the finalisation of the structure which also impacted on the operational budget;

• The Roll-out of the HAT project was delayed due to a more focus on capacity building of SASSA staff (R4.1 mil);

• Disaster mitigation project could not be implemented due to delays in SCM process (R2.3 mil)

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SUMMARY PROG 4: WELFARE SERVICES POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT

R’000






R’ 000 R’000 R’000

Compensation of Employees 79 060 78 566 99.38% 494


Interest and rent on land - 0

Transfers and Subsidies 324 392 324 324 99.98% 68

Payments of Capital Assets 2 264 1 248 55.12% 1 016

Payments for Financial assets - -

- -

TOTAL 525 048 502 618 95.73% 22 430


• The under spending on “Goods and Services” relate to the following projects:

– The postponement of the Research project (R1 mil);

– The Late appointment of service provider for the development of VEP Database (R1,2 mil);

– Delays in the procurement of laptops for the IJS project (R2,7 mil);– Economic Policy and Research Institute (EPRI) was appointed as

a service provider to conduct the ECD audit of 18000 ECD’s at a cost of R21 million, but due to the extent of the audit, the Department was only able to complete a report on 6000 ECD’s and only incur only an amount of R7 million in the 2012/13 financial year (R14 million).



SUMMARY PROG 5: SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY

R’000






R’ 000 R’000 R’000

Compensation of Employees 48 409 47 951 99.05% 458

Goods and Services 40 488 40 082 99.00% 406

Interest and rent on land - 0

Transfers and Subsidies 171 768 171 586 99.89% 182

Payments of Capital Assets 1 018 681 66.90% 337

Payments for Financial assets - 1 - -1

TOTAL 261 683 260 301 99.47% 1 382

SUMMARY PROG 5: SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY

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