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The Special Anti-Corruption Unit Presented by Mr. Nkosinathi Nhleko Head: SACU

The Special Anti-Corruption Unit Presented by Mr. Nkosinathi Nhleko Head: SACU. BACKGROUND. PRESENTATION OUTLINE. Legislative Mandate (MPSA) Gap Analysis The establishment of the Special Anti-Corruption Unit. Phase 1 Phase 2 Feasibility Study Stakeholder Management.

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The Special Anti-Corruption Unit Presented by Mr. Nkosinathi Nhleko Head: SACU

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  1. The Special Anti-Corruption Unit Presented by Mr. Nkosinathi Nhleko Head: SACU

  2. BACKGROUND

  3. PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Legislative Mandate (MPSA) • Gap Analysis • The establishment of the Special Anti-Corruption Unit. • Phase 1 • Phase 2 • Feasibility Study • Stakeholder Management

  4. Legislative Mandate • Chapter II, Section 3 of the PSA states: • The Minister of Public Service and Administration is responsible for establishing norms and standards relating to labour relations, ethics, integrity, conduct and anti-corruption in the public service to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the public service and its service delivery to the public. • The Minister shall give effect to this function by making regulations, determinations and directives, and by performing any other acts provided for in the Act.

  5. Gap Analysis • Departmental, AG, IMC and NACH reports have revealed concerning statistics regarding the conduct of public servants. • The research conducted by the DPSA as a result of the AG Report of 2008 have identified lack of coordination in investigating cases of corruption and enforcement of anti-corruption measures.

  6. Gap Analysis (2) • Audit, risk assessment / fraud control cases referred back to departments for investigations are not dealt with because of a: • Insufficient investigative capacity • Lack of accountability by managers to effectively deal with cases referred to departments • Lack of clarity regarding who should initiate investigations i.e. internal

  7. The establishment of the SACU The Special Anti-Corruption Unit (The SACU) was launched on 25th November 2010 by the Hon. Richard Baloyi, Minister of Public Service and Administration Vision A corruption free public service Mission Providing a coordinated anti-corruption enforcement framework to support the national integrity system through amongst others: • Effective investigations • Disciplinary processes • Comprehensive management of strategic information

  8. Establishment of the SACU cont… Strategic objectives: • Effective and integrated management of investigation of corruption cases in the public service • Effective and integrated disciplinary proceedings in the public service • Effective and integrated legal and advisory support • Effective and integrated management of strategic information Indicators • Percentage reduction in incidents of corruption in the public service • Percentage increase in finalised cases ( administrative and criminal) • Number of cases successfully concluded • Percentage increase in time it takes to finalise cases • Percentage reduction in the level of negative perception of corruption • Percentage increase in amounts of money received • Number of case reported

  9. Establishment of the SACU cont… Outcomes: • Central management of anti-corruption cases • Uniformity of standards • Enhanced capacity to deal with corruption cases • Increased reporting on corruption • Improved rating of South Africa in global anti-corruption indices (Development of own barometer) • Contributing to improving global perception on corruption in RSA • Restored trust and confidence • Improved delivery of government services

  10. Phase 1 • 25 November 2010 –Unit was launched as a Pilot till 23 June 2011 • The operational model in the pilot phase will focus on: • Collaborative investigations and disciplinary cases on identified cases to address backlogs. • New priority cases • 30 priority cases identified from SIU and National Treasury • Training of presiding officers • Conduct a feasibility study for phase 2 • Together with existing structures , the SACU will collaborate to share data and ensure coordination • Development and implementation of a communication strategy and stakeholder engagement framework • These relations will ensure that there are no duplication in investigations takes place

  11. Phase 2 • 01 July 2010 =Fully fledged government component reporting to the Minister of Public Service and Administration. • The feasibility study conducted during Phase 1 will provide a business case for the Unit including the: • Legislative mandate analysis; • Service delivery Model; • Governance Arrangement; • Funding Model

  12. In a nutshell • The Special Anti-corruption Unit is established to: • Phase 1 (25 November 2009 – 23 June 2011): coordinate investigations and disciplinary processes relating to corruption cases in the public service; • Phase 2: (from July 2011) Centralise the management of investigations and enforcement (DC) of anti-corruption measures; will require legislative amendments,

  13. Work undertaken thus far • Collaborative investigations with the SIU • Investigations of 30 high profile cases • Coordination of the intervention in the Eastern Cape Department of Health through the WAM (Wasps, MAWG, ACTT) • Pilot project • –to put in place systems to prevent corruption in supply chain management and procurement • The training of 20 presiding officers through PALAMA (15 – 18 February 2011) • The establishment of the following task teams to coordinate and implement different programmes: • Feasibility study; • Stakeholder management; and • Communications strategy

  14. Work undertaken thus far ..cont • Planned engagements with Stakeholders to: • Beginning in March 2011 – Consolidation of working relationships between the SACU and respective stakeholders in the fight against corruption in the Pilot phase • Obtain buy-in • active involvement • Raise and heighten awareness on the existence of the unit

  15. CONCLUSION & WAY FORWARD • The fight against corruption is a matter of social consciousness, thus it requires an overall societal effort.

  16. END • Thank you • Dankie • Siyabonga • Realeboha

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