Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration Report on Budget Vote 8: Public Service Administration Leadership and Management Academy for 2009/10, as adopted on the 25 June 2009

The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration received a briefing by the Public Administration Leadership and Management Academy (PALAMA) on its Strategic plan and Budget vote for 2009/10, on the 24 June 2009.

This was the newly established Committee’s first meeting with PALAMA. The briefing contributed to Members’ understanding and consideration of PALAMA’s strategic plan and budget vote 8.

The total Parliamentary Budget vote allocation of R119 000 000 for 2009/10 is split as follows:

1.) Compensation of Employees: R23 000 000

2.) Goods and Services: R32 000 000

3.) Capital Assets: R2 000 000

4.) Transfer to Trade Account: R62 000 000

PALAMA has also budgeted a surplus of R6 000 000 for the 2009/10 financial year.

The Committee was satisfied with the briefing it received by PALAMA on its strategic plan and budget for 2009/10. PALAMA was asked to submit a written response to questions members raised in the meeting.

The Committee recommends that the National Assembly pass Budget vote 8.

Report to be considered.