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CONDITIONAL GRANTS & CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 1 st Quarter Report 2009/2010 GAUTENG EDUCATION. Content. Conditional Grants Infrastructure HIV / AIDS Nutrition Programme Capital Expenditure. CONDITIONAL GRANTS. INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT. Budget of R257, 612m was allocated.
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CONDITIONAL GRANTS & CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 1st Quarter Report 2009/2010 GAUTENG EDUCATION
Content • Conditional Grants • Infrastructure • HIV / AIDS • Nutrition Programme • Capital Expenditure
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT • Budget of R257, 612m was allocated. • 1st Quarter spending – 24.39% • The financial system reflects 4.59% due to allocations used from provincial equitable share instead of allocations from conditional grant funding. • This has been adjusted and reflects in the second quarter report.
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT • The grant is unconditional in terms of its utilisation, it forms an integral part of the CAPEX budget and has not been ring fenced for specific types of projects • Majority of projects funded are implemented by the Department of Infrastructure Development in Gauteng
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT • The following projects are done iro of grant: • New Schools prior to 2006 – 18 schools (final accounts and completion of minor outstanding items to be concluded) • Alternative Schools – 5 schools erected (latent/patent defects to be rectified and minor outstanding items to be completed) • New Schools 2008 -10 schools (R84m of grant has been earmarked to top up the predicted total expenditure of R258m for this year.
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT • The following projects are done iro of grant: • Additions – 18 projects, final accounts need to be concluded, R25m earmarked for Mandisa Schieceka Secondary School • Upgrading office accommodation – completion of Sebokeng College R1,2m • Upgrading of Schools – 21 projects • Fencing – completion of 2008/2009 projects • Replacement of temporary classrooms • Replacement of chemical toilets – provision of 67 toilet blocks • Upgrading of ex-North West Schools – 39 schools
HIV/AIDS GRANT • Budget of R25, 253m was allocated • 1st quarter spending is at 8.47% • Although spending is low in this quarter, the outputs are being delivered according to business plan. • Programmes that were activated during the June holidays were only be paid in the second quarter. These commitments amount to R9,9m. • The DDG: Curriculum meets with the district teams as from July to track delivery of programmes and expenditure.
HIV/AIDS GRANT cont. • New direction has been provided in respect of support and care of orphans and vulnerable children. • Plans have been adjusted to accommodate this new directive. • To establish an after care centre in each of the 15 districts. • This is done in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Development in the Province. • Other objectives have been aligned to enhance support of this mandate
HIV/AIDS GRANT cont. • Advocacy • Concentration on behaviour change, not just awareness • Targeting ex model C schools and farm schools • Teacher Development • Training given to align what happens in the classroom with programme of after care centres • Targeting parents, sgb’s and school based support teams and life skills eduacators • Peer Education & Support • Empower youth to support other vulnerable youth
HIV/AIDS GRANT cont. • Monitoring and Evaluation • Monitor and support after care centres • Monitor compliance of the programme • Learner Support Materials • Reviewing current materials in circulation • Management & Administration • Developed HIV and AIDS provincial policy • Care and Support • Implementation of National Framework for care and support for teaching and learning • Establish after care centres
NUTRITION PROGRAMME GRANT • Budget of R251,590m was allocated • The budget includes an amount of R9,015m for preparation of Quintile 2 secondary school feeding from 1 April 2010. • 1st quarter spending is at 20.83% • There has been no deviation from the business plan in this quarter • The cost for feeding Quintile 1 secondary is only for 2 months due to start date of 1 April 2009. (cost is R3,8m) • Expenditure related to the remuneration of voluntary helpers for the 1st quarter has not been claimed by service providers on a regular basis and therefore contributed to the under expenditure in this quarter (cost is R3.1m). Service Providers have been notified to comply with immediate effect. • The expenditure for June amounts to R14m which has been paid in the second quarter.
NUTRITION PROGRAMME GRANT cont. • Feeding to 42 Quintile 1 secondary schools have been completed as from April 2009, extending feeding to 38000 learners. • As part of the expansion of this programme, 194 unemployed parents have been provided with work and receive a monthly stipend. • Feeding costs is R2 per learner per day, which includes hot meals plus porridge prior to school starts.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE • Budget of R742, 851m was allocated. • Buildings & other fixed structures – R712,851m • Machinery & Equipment – R30m • 1st Quarter spending – 22.87% (R169,905m) (140,323 capital+R29,582 current) • The Department has agreed with a new method of payment due to cash flow problems experienced by the Department of Infrastructure Development (DID). • The Department will make quarterly payments starting July 2009 to the DID for planned work and will reconcile the work done at the end of the quarter and adjust further payments accordingly.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Infrastructure - Progress 1st Quarter 2009/10: New schools • 4 schools were completed • With the exception of Freedom Park SS no.1 and Khutsong South PS, all other SSI / Mafuri and IDT schools are earmarked for completion in 2009. • Of the 25 new schools being implemented by DID, 9 are in construction, 1 – pending award to a contractor. Grade R facilities • Mobile Grade R classrooms will be utilised to supplement Brick and Mortar classes. • The proto-type design for Grade R facilities is also being revisited to make provision for 4 instead of 2 classrooms per Grade R unit
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Infrastructure - Progress 1st Quarter 2009/10: Additions • All projects are expected to be fully completed before the end of 2009/10 (including settlement of final accounts). • Major additions at Vukozi and Gontse have reached the stage of practical completion and Mandisa Schicika is nearing completion Fencing • 9 GDE projects and 39 DID projects have reached the stage of practical completion. • The fences erected by DID were not done in accordance with GDE specifications and poor workmanship has been recorded at some schools. The matter has been discussed with DID and remedial action is being taken. • No provision for new palisade fencing for 2009/10.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Infrastructure - Progress 1st Quarter 2009/10: Mobile structures • 189 mobile toilet blocks (to replace chemical toilets) and 73 mobile classrooms were delivered at various schools. Electrical connections and the provision of conservancy/septic tanks and finalisation of snag list items are being attended to. A further 30 classrooms and 4 toilet blocks for Oakdale Secondary School are to be procured shortly. Inappropriate structures • The upgrading of 39 ex North West schools has reached the stage of practical completion.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Infrastructure - Progress 1st Quarter 2009/10: LSEN Schools • Project implementation plans with regard to a palisade fence for Emmasdal, lifts for disabled learners at Clapham High and Noordheuwel Secondary as well as the upgrading / provision of incontinence clinics are being discussed with DID and implementation will be activated in the second quarter. Rehabilitation projects • 31 minor projects implemented by GDE’s Works Inspectorate have reached the stage of practical completion • 20 major projects implemented by DID have reached the stage of practical completion.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Infrastructure - Progress 1st Quarter 2009/10: Maintenance (call centre) • This budget is used for emergency repairs. Office Accommodation • Planning of the Gauteng West district office has been finalized. • The Sebokeng College project will be completed during 2009/10 and the GCR Academy project has been scheduled to start in July 2009 with a targeted completion date of 2011. • Funds for the GCRA project (projection of R37m for 2009/10) need to be added to the CAPEX budget as provision for the project was not made in BS3.