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This briefing discusses the review of the Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 for the Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. It includes an audit of predetermined objectives, a review of the budget, and recommendations for improvement.
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4/5 March 2015 Briefing: Annual Performance Plan 2015-16Portfolio Committee of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)
Reputation promise/mission The Auditor-General of South Africa has a constitutional mandate and, as the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of South Africa, exists to strengthen our country’s democracy by enabling oversight, accountability and governance in the public sector through auditing, thereby building public confidence.
Agenda 1. Audit of Predetermined Objectives Review of Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 Budget 2015-16
Audit of Predetermined Objectives • Identify desired impacts Assess and adjustSpecify performance indicators resources Monitor and take Corrective action OVERSIGHT: Parliament, provincial legislature or municipal council Policy development Strategic Planning INSTITUTION National department Provincial department Municipality Public entity Municipal entity Operational planning and budgeting End-year reporting Set targets and allocate resources Implementation and in-year reporting
Audit of Predetermined Objectives AGSA Audit process
Audit of Predetermined Objectives Additional matter paragraphs included in the audit report: > Material adjustments were made to the annual performance report submitted for audit. No matters reported Reported in audit report
Usefulness 2015/16 APP Performance information must be presented using the National Treasury Annual reporting guidelines. Actual performance information in tables and narrative in annual report must be consistent. Reasons for major variances between planned and actual performance must be explained and should be supported by corroborating evidence. Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 Requirement Presentation Conclusion Can only conclude once the Annual Performance Report is made available on 31 May 2015. Requirement Objectives, indicators and targets must be consistent between planning and reporting documents. Consistency Conclusion Can only conclude once the Annual Performance Report is made available on 31 May 2015. Indicators should be well-defined and verifiable. Targets should be specific, measurable and time-bound. Requirement Measurability Conclusion Findings identified on Programme 3 and Programme 5 amd Programme 6 summarised per programme on the next slide. The indicators relate logically and directly to an aspect of the institution's mandate, and the realisation of strategic goals and objectives Requirement Relevance Conclusion No material findings to be reported.
Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 Programme 3: Food Security and Agrarian Reform 13% of targets not measurable 13% of indicators not verifiable
Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 Programme 5 (Continues) Forestry and Natural Resource Management
Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 Programme 6: Fisheries : Marine Living Resource Fund 11% of targets not specific 33% of indicators not well defined
Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 Programme 6: Fisheries : Marine Living Resource Fund (continues)
Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 Programme 6: Fisheries : Marine Living Resource Fund (continues)
Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 Programme 6: Fisheries : Marine Living Resource Fund (continues)
Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 MTSF Outcomes not fully reported in the APP where DAFF was allocated as the lead department: Outcome 4: Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 Outcome 7: Vibrant, equitable, sustainable rural communities contributing towards food security for all
Annual Performance Plan 2015-16 Outcome 10: Protect and Enhance our Environmental Assets and Natural Resources
Comparison between current year and prior year budget 5% 2% 13% 33% 2% 20% 4% % %