Govt squandered R14 billion: AG

Govt squandered R14 billion: AG

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has revealed that government departments squandered R14 billion through material irregularities.

Tsakani Maluleke AG auditor general
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Between the 2018/19 and 2022/23 financial years, 266 irregularities led to the loss.


1.2-billion-rand has been recovered with R700-million currently in the process of being recovered.


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Maluleke emphasised the need for ethical culture and accountability.


She also cited improvements in internal controls and disciplinary actions.

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