Chapter 2 - P rogramme 1 - Department of Defence

| Financial Performance |
Annual Report FY 2007 - 2008 252
| Department of Defence | Vote 20 |
REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL TO PARLIAMENT
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
INFORMATION OF VOTE NO. 20 - DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENCE for the year ended 31 March 2008 (continued)
Audit Findings (performance information)
23.
I believe that the evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to report that no
significant findings have been identified as a result of my review.
OTHER REPORTS
Performance audits
24.
The two performance audits finalised during 2006-07 financial year were tabled in Parliament
during the 2007-08 financial year. The focus areas and tabling date of the two performance
audits were:
Special audits
25.
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The rendering of catering services at the Department of Defence. The report was tabled
on 1 November 2007; and
The management and provision of official accommodation to staff at the Department of
Defence. The report was tabled on 25 January 2008.
As requested by the department, an assurance engagement was conducted during the year
under review concerning the financial contribution received from the Netherlands Minister
for the Security Sector Reform in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The report covered the
period 1 September 2005 to 31 July 2006 and was issued on 30 September 2007.
APPRECIATION
26.
Pretoria
31 July 2008
The assistance rendered by the staff of the Department of Defence during the audit is
sincerely appreciated.