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Sunday World reports that City of Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has revealed that more than 100 of the metropolitan municipality’s staff members are facing disciplinary action.
This was indicated during a media briefing marking her 100 days as the city’s mayor. The Auditor-General (AG) had previously flagged a lack of consequence management as a concern. In response, the municipality has made progress in conducting forensic investigations and taking disciplinary action. Moya said 180 forensic investigations had been concluded. These led to recommendations for disciplinary action against 129 employees. Moreover, 39 cases have been referred for criminal prosecution, while 48 cases have been identified for financial recovery. “R3.6-billion in unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure was investigated in quarter two. These with findings (are) now being processed by the Municipal Public Accounts Committee for further action. Sixty-seven officials have been dismissed due disciplinary processes. A total of 31 officials have received final written warnings,” Moya advised. She pointed out that 70 cases have been referred to the financial disciplinary board. This was the first time that such referrals have been made. Moreover, the municipality has established regular audit steering committee meetings.
Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Boitumelo Kgobotlo at Sunday World
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