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The South African Human Rights Commission

The South African Human Rights Commission. Meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development 11 September 2012. Contents. Enhancing the working relationship between the SAHRC and Parliament Quarterly meetings Informal meetings

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The South African Human Rights Commission

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  1. The South African Human Rights Commission Meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development 11 September 2012

  2. Contents Enhancing the working relationship between the SAHRC and Parliament • Quarterly meetings • Informal meetings • Joint meetings with the Portfolio Committee • OISD The SAHRCs reporting obligations to Parliament • How can the SAHRC report more effectively to Parliament • Parliament’s role in assisting the Commission with its reporting obligations • PAIA reporting obligations and challenges Funding requirements • Towards an ideal budget • Sharing resources with Chapter 9 institutions • How can Parliament support the SAHRCs request for additional funding? Enhancing the role of Commissioners • Conditions of Service • The impact of Commissioner Baai’s death • Human Rights Commission Act

  3. Additional Funding Proposal Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development 11 September 2012

  4. Contents The Big Question • Cutting spending over the medium to long-term Analysis of the Current Context • Acknowledging the fiscal challenges • Performance information Radical (but Realistic) Recommendations • Chapter 9s working together • Greater collaboration = effective and efficient institutions The Plan • Assistance from Treasury • Political buy-in

  5. The Big QuestionCutting spending over the medium to long-term • Savings and reprioritisation within the MTEF baseline • Priorities to be accommodated through reprioritisation • 1%, 2%, 3% baseline deductions • Impact of reprioritisation and baseline reduction on outputs • Proposals for long-term savings How do you plan to cut spending over the medium to long-term?

  6. Analysis of the Current ContextAcknowledging the challenges faced by National Treasury

  7. Analysis of the Current Context Why Treasury’s approach is wrong • 1%, 2%, 3% results in a piecemeal approach to cutting spending • Spending cuts = cuts in essential services • Cutting services reduces organisational effectiveness • A more holistic approach is required

  8. Analysis of the Current Context Why Treasury’s approach is wrong RTT process started in 2010 Advocacy Research Legal Services

  9. Analysis of the Current Context Why Treasury’s approach is wrong Reprioritisation

  10. Analysis of the Current ContextAcknowledging the challenges faced by Human Rights Commission

  11. Radical (but Realistic)Recommendations for cutting spending • 10% of our budget is spent on rentals • Large meeting areas are used 15% of the working day • Current building layout results in almost all staff having an office • Similar challenges faced by other C9s

  12. Radical (but Realistic)Recommendations for cutting spending

  13. Radical (but Realistic)Recommendations for cutting spending – C9 House

  14. Radical (but Realistic)Recommendations for cutting spending – C9 House

  15. The PlanWorking together to cut costs and improve performance 5 Polokwane 25 Municipal Offices 3 Rustenburg 1 Mabopane 1 Siyabuswa 5 Nelspruit 1 Mmabatho 2 Pretoria 1 Centurion 2 Mafikeng 19 Municipal Office 7 JHB 18 Municipal Offices 1 Vryburg 1 Potchefstroom 1 Kuruman 51 Municipal Offices 1 Newcastle 2 Upington 1 Phuthaditjhaba 20 Municipal Offices 4 Kimberley 1 Pietermaritzburg 6 Bloemfontein 4 Durban 1 Westville 27 Municipal Offices 1 Umtata 1 Bisho 39 Municipal offices 28 Municipal Offices 4 East London 2 Port Elizabeth 6 Cape Town 1 George

  16. The PlanWorking together to cut costs and improve performance • 100% target will be reached in 2014/15 (AG Performance Audits) • Ideal budget: R140 million in 2013/14 and R157 million in 2014/15 • Increases required for two more financial years before spending cuts can be considered • In 2015/16 guaranteed, pre-approved budget cuts can be implemented

  17. The PlanThe ideal budget 2013/14

  18. The PlanWorking together to cut costs and improve performance

  19. The PlanWorking together to cut costs and improve performance

  20. The PlanTowards a win-win situation • Closer cooperation between C9s • Positive knock-on effects e.g. reduced security costs, shared personnel, collaboration, IT infrastructure, one-stop service for clients • Purchasing power – optimum use of technical support teams e.g. IT helpdesk, travel desk • Treasury reduces budgets of C9s by between 9%-12% over 3-5 years • Full political buy-in from all stakeholders

  21. The PlanWorking together to cut costs and improve performance • Exploratory teams to be formed in each C9 institution • Feasibility study conducted by National Treasury or supported by National Treasury • Pilot projects in provincial offices • Medium-long term view • Support from Parliament

  22. The South African Human Rights Commission www.sahrc.org.za

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