One-Hundred-and-First Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General on the South African Human Rights Commission for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of the South African Human Rights Commission for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified.

The Committee also noted the issue raised under emphasis of matter where, although an internal audit department and audit committee was established, no internal audit work had been executed. The Committee expects the accounting authority to expeditiously rectify the issue in question. The Committee will await the Report of the Auditor-General for the 2002/03 financial year to see whether there was any improvement in this regard.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Auditor-General and noting the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors, the Committee is of the view that, except for the matter highlighted above, no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General.

Report to be considered.

One-Hundred-and-Eighth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors on LANOK for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of LANOK for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Independent Auditors and noting the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors, the Committee is of the view that no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors.

Report to be considered.

Ninety-Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors on the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified.

The Committee also noted the following issues raised under emphasis of matter:

- A register of interest in contracts was not maintained as required by the Companies Act, and
- Requirements of the PFMA were not fully complied with.

The Committee expects the accounting authority to expeditiously rectify all the issues in question. The Committee will await the Report of the Independent Auditors for the 2002/03 financial year to see whether there was any improvement in this regard.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Independent Auditors and noting the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors, the Committee is of the view that, except for the matters highlighted above, no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors.

Report to be considered.

Ninety-Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General, and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified.

The Committee also noted the issue raised under Emphasis of Matter where the accounting authority only appointed an internal auditor in January 2002. The Committee expects the accounting authority to adhere to Treasury Regulations regarding the conducting of internal audits. The Committee will await the Report of the Auditor-General on the follow-up audit work in this regard.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Auditor-General and noting the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General, the Committee is of the view that no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the financial year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General.

Report to be considered.

Ninety-Eighth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors on the People's Housing Partnership Trust for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of the People's Housing Partnership Trust for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Independent Auditors and noting the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors, the Committee is of the view that no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors.

Report to be considered.

Ninety-Ninth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General on the Represented Political Parties' Fund for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of the Represented Political Parties' Fund for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified.

The Committee also noted the following issues raised under emphasis of matter:

- Although the Represented Political Parties' Fund meets the definition of a public entity as defined in the PFMA, the fund has not yet been listed as a public entity;
- Late tabling of previous year reports to Parliament, and
- Reports of some political parties were not available for reviewing/auditing as per section 6(6) of the Public Accountants' and Auditors' Act, 1991 (Act No. 80 of 1991).

The Committee expects the accounting authority to expeditiously rectify all the issues in question. The Committee will await the Report of the Auditor-General for the 2002/03 financial year to see whether there was any improvement in this regard.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Auditor-General and noting the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General, the Committee is of the view that, except for the matters highlighted above, no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the financial year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General.

Report to be considered.

One-Hundredth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of the SABC for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Independent Auditors and noting the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors, the Committee is of the view that no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors.

Report to be considered.

One-Hundred-and-Second Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General on the South African Medical Research Council for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of the South African Medical Research Council for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General on the audit of the financial statements, but expressed its concern on the disclaimer of the audit opinion on the performance information.

The Committee also noted the following issues raised under Emphasis of Matter:
- The accounting policy adopted by the Council for land and buildings is not in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
- Although future lease commitments for the year under review have been disclosed, the comparative disclosure for the previous financial year has not been provided.
- Ministerial approval for the transfer of funds had not yet been obtained.
- Deficiencies and shortcomings in the internal checking and control measures.
- Areas of concern within the general computer controls.

The Committee expects the accounting authority to expeditiously rectify the issues in question. The Committee will await the Report of the Auditor-General on the follow-up audit work in this regard.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Auditor-General and noting the audit opinions expressed by the Auditor-General, the Committee is of the view that no further interaction with the
accounting authority is necessary for the financial year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General.

Report to be considered.

One-Hundred-and-Third Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors on SENTECH for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of SENTECH for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Independent Auditors and noting the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors, the Committee is of the view that no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors.

Report to be considered.

One-Hundred-and-Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General on the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) for the financial year ending 31 March 2002 as well as the Report of the Auditor-General on the performance audits completed during the 2001/02 financial year, reports as follows:

The Committee notes the qualified opinion expressed by the Auditor-General with regard to the post-retirement medical benefits, with concern.

The Committee also noted the following issues raised under emphasis of matter:
- The environment of restructuring, in which SITA operated for the year under review, had a negative impact on the control environment and led to inefficiencies in internal control systems and procedures.
- Shares were not issued to the State in terms of the State Information Technology Act, 1998.
- The disclosed issued share capital did not agree with the registered issued share capital of R1 billion as recorded at the Registrar of Companies.

The Committee expects the accounting authority to expeditiously rectify all the issues in question. The Committee will await the Report of the Auditor-General for the 2002/03 financial year to see whether there was any improvement in this regard.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Auditor-General and noting the qualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General, the Committee is of the view that no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the financial year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General on the regularity audit as well as the follow-up audit on the performance audit.

Report to be considered.

One-Hundred-and-Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors on Thubelisha Homes for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of Thubelitsha Homes for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified.

The Committee also noted the issue raised under emphasis of matter where the continuation of the company's activities is dependent on the outcome of the negotiations in progress. The Committee expects the accounting authority to monitor the issue in question. The Committee will await the Report of the Independent Auditor for the 2002/03 financial year to see whether there was any improvement in this regard.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Independent Auditors and noting the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Independent Auditors, the Committee is of the view that, except for the matter highlighted above, no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Independent Auditors.

Report to be considered.

One-Hundred-and-Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified.

The Committee also noted the following issues raised under emphasis of matter:
- The balance for debtors amounted to R202 350 and includes amounts that have been outstanding for periods of up to five years, the recoverability of which appears to be doubtful, and
- The activities of the commission were concluded on 28 March 2002 on which date the bank account was closed and all assets and liabilities were transferred to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Auditor-General and noting the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General, the Committee is of the view that no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the year under review.

The Committee will, however, interact with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development regarding the transfer of assets and liabilities as stated above.

Report to be considered.

One-Hundred-and-Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, dated 23 September 2003:
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, having considered the Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General on the Universal Service Agency for the financial year ending 31 March 2002, reports as follows:

The Committee commends the management of the Universal Service Agency for the unqualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General on the Fund and trust that future audit opinions will be equally unqualified. However, the Committee took note of the qualified audit opinion expressed by the Auditor-General on the Agency, with concern.

Having considered the Annual Report, the Report of the Auditor-General and noting the audit opinions expressed by the Auditor-General, the Committee is of the view that no further interaction with the accounting authority is necessary for the year under review.

The Committee therefore awaits the next Annual Report and the Report of the Auditor-General.

Report to be considered.