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Department of Defence Annual Report 2008-2009

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| <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Defence</strong> | Vote 19 |<br />

REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTING OFFICER<br />

for the year ended 31 March <strong>2009</strong> (continued)<br />

15. APPRECIATION<br />

Approval<br />

The progress and success <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Department</strong>’s achievements over the past year is due to the<br />

efforts <strong>of</strong> many. The strategic guidance and support <strong>of</strong> the Ministers and Deputy Ministers<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Defence</strong> has been consistent exemplary and is acknowledged. The funding and support<br />

provided by the Minister <strong>of</strong> Finance and the National Treasury is appreciated. My colleagues<br />

in the Plenary <strong>Defence</strong> Staff Council and the <strong>Defence</strong> Secretariat Board have provided wise<br />

council and shared the operational load. To our various forces, locally and abroad, and our<br />

administrative and management personnel go my heartfelt thanks for their commitment,<br />

dedication and perseverance in a challenging year <strong>of</strong> major accomplishments.<br />

The audited <strong>Annual</strong> Financial Statements set out in pages 246 to 398 have been approved by the Accounting<br />

Officer.<br />

| Financial Performance |<br />

(T.E. Motumi)<br />

Acting Secretary for <strong>Defence</strong>: Director General<br />

Pretoria<br />

29 May <strong>2009</strong><br />

<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> FY <strong>2008</strong> - <strong>2009</strong> 236

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