ANNUAL REPORT 2014/15

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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2014/15 Annual Report
1. Introduction
The Department is committed to maintain the highest standards of governance. Good governance structures are
Policies for various matters have been developed and have been communicated to staff members.
The budget of the Department is aligned to the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan of the Department
Minister and the Department.
2. Risk Management
The Department has a risk management policy and strategy that includes a risk management implementation
plan. These have been approved by the Director-General of the Department.
risks of the Department for effective management.
A Risk Management Committee that comprises representatives from all the Branches at Senior
issues and functioning of the risk management system are discussed. Both Internal Audit and the Auditor-General
conduct audits to monitor effectiveness of the system and provide recommendations for improvement. Outcomes
Risk management has currently been incorporated into critical processes such as planning and reporting as
the Department as heads of the units are encouraged to manage risks in all the activities they perform to ensure
3. Fraud and Corruption
assistance of the Internal Audit Unit and other affected stakeholders. Progress on implementation of the plan is
to improve the function.
further actions taken.
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