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Building a caring correctional system that truly belongs to all. Annual Report for 2004/05. Part 1 - General information Information on the Ministry Commissioner’s introduction Legislative mandate and the mission Part 2 – Programme performance Summary of Programmes Organisational overview
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Building a caring correctional system that truly belongs to all Annual Report for 2004/05
Part 1 - General information Information on the Ministry Commissioner’s introduction Legislative mandate and the mission Part 2 – Programme performance Summary of Programmes Organisational overview Strategic overview and key policy developments Year at a glance State of Corrections STRUCTURE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT 2004/05
Programme performance Part 3 – Report of the Audit Committee Contain accounting Statement of the Audit Committee Part 4 - Annual Financial Statements Management Report Report of the Auditor General Part 5 - Human Resource Management Structure OF THE ANNUAL REPORT 2004/05
Introduced measures to curb excessive expenditure on overtime and introduced the 7-day establishment Appointment of Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards (CSPB) Improvement of ethics and anti-corruption culture (MEDCOR recoveries) Development of signage and promotional materials Establishment of the Centers of Excellence ADMINISTRATION
Introduction of biometric access prioritising Centers of Excellence and seven large centers. Vetting Senior personnel and operational staff Continued reduction in escapes Introducing policy on Minimum Security Standards Development of a Classification system for placement of offenders SECURITY
Developed tools for effective administration of inmates Developed a training manual on Unit Management Imbizos to promote correction as a societal responsibility CORRECTIONS
Department registered by Department of Health for compulsory community service for psychologist Provided access to comprehensive health care services Extended provision of meals to 3 per day Increased participation of offenders in social work, psychological and spiritual care services 1086 offenders trained as HIV/Aids peer educators CARE
Accreditation of 7 facilities to offer different training programmes Launch of Arts and Culture Against Crime to promote arts as part of offender rehabilitation The Department provided with assessment and certification by INDLELA National Skills Fund provided funds for improving further learning for inmates Increase in average number of offender work opportunities DEVELOPMENT
Proclamation of remaining sections of CSA After Care expanded to facilitate social integration after release 64% of absconded parolees and probationers traced. 40 per cent released offenders received material assistance AFTER CARE/ SOCIAL REINTEGRATION
245 inmates participated in practical knowledge transfer (own capacity) 10 Correctional centers were upgraded Appointed Transactional Advisor to conduct feasibility study for the new head office FACILITIES
ACHIEVEMENTS FROM 2003/04 Shift from subsidy to member contribution for Medcor Significant improvement in Asset Control and Management Improvement for IT contract management Significant increase in recruitment to reduce vacancies AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT
Qualification: Medical expenses (R517,7m) Paymaster General – accounts not balancing as per legislative requirements, and Emphasis of the matter Internal Controls Compliance with the laws (overtime) Auditor General Report
REASONS FOR OVER AND UNDEREXPENDITURE Internal charges not cleared due to late implementation of BAS Non-filling of vacant position for new Correctional Centres Delays in planning of capital projects (DPW) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Implementation of the biometric access security system Settlement of outstanding Medcor tax liability Alternative Expenditure
Tables included as per requirement of various statutes Others prescribed by the DPSA Guidelines on Annual Report Self explanatory Human Resource Tables
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