1 Mpho Mathabathe: Researcher Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services 1 July 2014 Summary and Analysis of DCS budget and strategic plan (2014/15)

2 Introduction This presentation is intended to summarise and flag issues raised in the document presented to Members of Parliament. The presentation will touch on three key areas namely; National Development Plan; budget of DCS and the Annual Performance Plan for 2014/15.

Brief overview of Department of Correctional Services There are 243 correctional facilities of which 26 are dedicated remand detention facilities Daily average inmate population of of which are remand detainees There are offenders under community corrections Rate of overcrowding was 30% in September 2013 Number of posts in DCS is of which are filled. The vacancy rate stands at 4.1% There are five (5) Budget programmes 3

National Development Plan Chapter 12 of the NDP is relevant to Correctional Services as it deals with building safer communities. A number of key priority areas are highlighted as road map to achieve the vision of NDP. Key priority area relevant to DCS is “Strengthening the criminal justice system” The plan recommends more coherent implementation and reporting of the Seven-Point Plan. Specific actions should include: Immediate alignment of all strategic plans in the Justice Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) with the seven-point plan 4

National Development Plan (Cont..) The project manager appointed to the office of the Criminal Justice System Reform to coordinate the seven-point plan’s activities and programmes to ensure that the JCPS departments implement the seven-point plan in sinc Dedicated budget for each relevant department be established and outcome reported in relation to seven-point plan. Annual evaluation of implementation of the seven-point plan with assessment against overarching objectives. 5

National Development Plan (Cont..) Another key priority area relevant to DCS is “Build safety using an integrated approach” Recommendations relevant to DCS are: Protection of vulnerable groups and improving rehabilitation and reducing recidivism. Improving rehabilitation and reducing recidivism: recommendations include:  Increase substance abuse treatment during imprisonment  Increase education, training and skills programmes within correctional centres  Community organisations should be capacitated to assist with reintegration after release  ATD population must be decreased drastically  Priority should be given to youth in prison, particularly in terms of restorative justice and diversion. 6

DCS budget in Context Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster 2014/15 (R’000) % of Cluster Vote Correctional Services % Defence and Military Veterans % Independent Police Investigative Directorate % Justice and Constitutional Development % Police % Total for Cluster % Total National Budget

8 DCS Budget in Context (Cont..) DCS received R billion for 2014/15. This constitute 3.1% (3% in 2013/14) of total National Budget 13.2% (13% in 2013/14) of total allocation for JCPS cluster. Cluster received R billion (R billion in 2013/14) which is 23.4% of National Budget. DCS budget increased by R972.6 million (5.19% in nominal terms) compared to the 2013/14 budget. A total of R (67.5%) billion has been channelled towards compensation of employees

DCS Budget in Context (Cont..) A total of R605.7 million earmarked for upgrading, rehabilitation and refurbishment of correctional and other facilities A total of R207.2 million earmarked for repair and maintenance of correctional and other facilities A total of R286.5 million (in 2014/15), R255 million (in 2015/16) and R460 million (in 2016/17) earmarked for large infrastructure projects including upgrading of 16 correctional facilities and creation of additional bed spaces over the medium term 9

10 Programme allocation (Administration) R billion allocated (R billion in 2013/14) for this programme. This is a decrease of 3% as compared to 2013/14 allocation. This is the second largest programme in terms of budget allocation and it takes 18% (28% in 2013/14) of total DCS budget for 2014/15 financial year. The bulk of the budget for this programme is allocated to compensation of employees, goods and services, professionalising the Department and building capacity in the Corporate Services and Management sub-programmes.

Programme allocation (Administration Cont..) Spending trends: Administration has seen a positive increase in spending over the past two financial years from 97.6% (2012/13) to 97.7% (2013/14). Reasons for under spending include; delays in the filling of vacancies under compensation of employees and the delay in the procurement for the establishment of cabling and local area network (LAN) equipment for 36 months contract which was not approved by SITA recommendation committee with no reasons provided. 11

2014/15 targets for Administration Programme Indicator2014/152013/142012/13Achieved or not in 2012/13 Workplace Skills Plan officials trained officials trained Target achieved ( officials trained) Filling of vacancies 98%97% Not achieved (only 95.8% vacancies filled) 12

Administration Programme (Comments/Questions) The NDP stipulates that, each department in justice cluster should have a dedicated budget for implementation of the Seven Point Plan. The Department should indicate if whether a budget has been allocated for the Seven Point Plan. If yes, how much? And if no, why not? DCS should ensure that the budget is aligned with the priorities/recommendations of the NDP. DCS should ensure that they report on progress on all these issues in all subsequent annual reports. The Committee should enquire from DCS to what extent their Strategic Plan is aligned to the Seven Point Plan as outline in the NDP. 13

Administration Programme (Comments/Questions) The high vacancy rate continues to be a challenge and should be addressed as a matter of urgency. DCS should provide the Committee with a detailed plan including time frames on how the target to improve the vacancy rate will be achieved for this financial year Vetting of officials is another issues which has consistently been raised in the President’s State of The Nation Address especially vetting of those on Supply Chain positions. The Department should provide the Committee with details on the status of vetting within the Department 14

Programme allocation (Incarceration) R billion (R billion in 2013/14) allocated for this programme. This is an increase of 6.70% as compared to the 2013/14 allocation. This is the largest allocated programme in terms of the budget and it takes 62% (53% in 2013/14) of the total budget allocation. Spending over the medium term will reach 13.7 billion (in 2016/17) as a result of spending on compensation of employees which is expected to grow to R9.5 billion due to additional allocation for improved conditions of services. Spending will also focus on upgrading of 16 facilities which will increase the total bed space by in 2016/17. 15

16 Programme allocation (Incarceration Cont..) Spending Trends: Between 2011/12 and 2012/13 there was positive improvement in expenditure trends of this programme. In 2011/12 under- expenditure was 5% while in 2012/13 under-expenditure was 0.2%. For 2013/14, this programme experienced over-spending by 1%.

2014/15 Targets for Incarceration Programme Indicator2014/152013/142012/13Achieved or not in 2012/13 Assaults4.1%2%2.2%Not achieved (4.5%) Unnatural deaths0.035%0.027%0.028%Not achieved (0.038%) Escapes0.026%0.034% Achieved (0.028%) Increase number of bed space by 480by 471by 1 045Not achieved (no bed space created) Reduce overcrowding 29%30% or less28.48%Target achieved (exceeded by 3.52%) 17

Incarceration Programme (Comments/Questions) The Department should provide the Committee with an update on the electronic inmates tracking system to monitor movement of offenders within correctional centres as well as progress on the implementation of the electronic monitoring system for parolees and probationers The Department should provide the Committee with the number of schools upgraded and those constructed in the 2013/14 financial year. 18

Programme allocation (Rehabilitation) R billion (R million in 2013/14) allocated for 2014/15. This is an increase of 8.21% as compared to 2013/14 financial year. This is the second lowest allocated programme and takes only 6% (again 6% in 2013/14) of the allocated budget. Spending over the medium term will reach R1.3 billion by 2016/17. This will be used amongst others, to increase the number of offenders taking part in skills training and further education and training college programmes from a projected (in ) to (in ) 19

Programme allocation (Rehabilitation Cont..) Spending trends: Spending under this programme is regressing. In 2011/12 this programme managed to spend 100% of the allocation whereas in 2012/13 there was under-spending of 3%. According to the fourth quarter report of 2013/14 under-spending on this programme stood at a huge 12.5%. 20

2014/15 Targets for Rehabilitation Programme Indicator2014/152013/142012/13Achieved or not in 2012/13 Increase % of offenders participating in Adult Education and Training to 80%28.7%64%Not achieved (56.8%) Increase % of offenders involved in Further Education and Training mainstream programs to 80%1.4% Achieved (1.6%) Increase % of offenders involved in FET College programs to 80%13.6%13.4%Achieved (33.90%) Skills trainingto 80%28.7%No specific target 50.25% 21

22 LESSONS FROM THE PAST There is a huge decrease in the number of eligible offenders who can participate in FET mainstream education programme from (in 2013/14) to 622 (in 2014/15). The Department should explain to the Committee this drastic reduction. The White Paper on Corrections (2005) put rehabilitation at the centre of the departments’ activities, but the budget allocation does not seem to do the same. More funds should be channelled towards this programme in order to attract and retain professionals such as Social workers, Psychologists, Artisans and Teachers. Rehabilitation Programme (Comments/Questions)

Rehabilitation programme (Comments/Questions) The NDP states that substance abuse treatment must be increased in correctional centres. What steps is the Department taking to give effect to this recommendation? The NDP also calls for the prioritisation of youth in prison. What steps will the Department be taking to ensure this group of offenders is targeted for all programmes to ensure rehabilitation and to reduce recidivism? DCS should be requested to update the Committee about progress in establishing the trading entity. What is the progress with regard to the number of centres registered as full-time schools? 23

Programme allocation (Care) R billion (R billion in 2013/14) allocated to this programme. This is an increase of 8% as compared to 2013/14 allocation. Care programme only takes 8.8% of the total budget allocation. Spending focus over the medium term will be on providing health care services to inmates in order to improve the treatment provided for HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infections, as well as to promote personal hygiene services. 24

Programme allocation (Care) Spending trends: Spending under this programme has not been consistent over the years. In 2011/12 this programme managed to spend 100% of the allocated budget. However, in 2012/13, expenditure for this programme was 96.8%. Again in the fourth quarter of 2013/14 this programme managed to spend more that what has been allocated by spending 111.2% of the budget which translate to over-spending of 11.2%. 25

2014/15 Targets for CARE programme Indicator2014/152013/142012/13Achieved or not in 2012/13 Increase % of Inmates tested for HIV to 70%50%45%Achieved (50%) Increase the % of HIV positive inmates on antiretroviral therapy to 95%94%51%Achieved (65%) Increase the % of Inmates who are on TB treatment to 80%75%9%Not achieved (5.63%) 26

Care programme (Comments/Questions) The Department should provide the Committee with their plan on the retention and attraction of scarce skills like health care workers, pharmacists, psychologists and social workers The Committee should enquire from the Department as to what are the major causes of over-spending under this programme in the fourth quarter. Spending pattern of this programme is a course for concern. The Committee should continuously monitor spending of this programme. 27

28 Programme allocation (Social Reintegration) R886 million (R802.4 million in 2013/14) allocated to this programme. This is an increase of 10% as compared to 2013/14. Social Reintegration only takes 4.5% of the total DCS budget. Over the medium term, spending focus will be on the rollout of electronic monitoring which will cater for the increase of people placed under electronic monitoring from 150 (in 2013/14) to 1000 (in 2016/17).

Programme allocation (Social Reintegration Cont..) Spending trends: Spending trends of this programme has not been stable over the years. In 2011/12, expenditure under this programme was 100%. In 2012/13, expenditure decreased to 90.4%. In the fourth quarter of 2013/14, expenditure amounted to 93.5%. 29

2014/15 Targets for Social Reintegration Programme Indicator2014/152013/142012/13Achieved or not in 2012/13 Increase the % of probationers without violations to 80%no historical information Number of victims participating in restorative justice 2000 victims and offenders no historical information Increase the % of parole without violation to 80%79.9%78.5%Achieved (84.89%) Parolees reintegrated through halfway house 80 paroleesno historical information 30

Social Reintegration program (Comments/Questions) The Department should outline its plan with regard to the roll-out of the electronic monitoring project, including time lines. How many people will be placed under electronic monitoring in 2014/15? The Committee should enquire from the Department plans regarding halfway house project, including costs and time lines for this project. In 2013/14, this programme managed to spend only 93.5% of the allocated budget. What are the factors contributing to this under- spending? How is the department going to address those issue in future? 31

Social Reintegration programme (Comments/Questions Cont..) One of the recommendations from the NDP is that, community organisations should be capacitated to assist with reintegration. These organisations should be identified, vetted and resourced. How is the Department going to implement this recommendation? What is the Department’s plan with regard to addressing the issue of lack of transport for victims who want to attend parole hearings? Has the Department put in place comprehensive performance monitoring system for parole boards? 32

2013 Budget Review and Recommendations Report The following recommendations were made by the PC on Correctional Services: The Department of Correctional Services’ budget allocation must be aligned with rehabilitation objectives The Department must consider and increase its targets for development interventions and make the requisite allocations to its care, rehabilitation and social reintegration programmes 33

National Treasury Response to the 2013 BRRR of the PC on Correctional Services National Treasury support these recommendations and will continue to urge the Department to reprioritise funds over the MTEF period However, rehabilitation and social reintegration objectives can only be met once security objectives have been addressed. 34

35 CONCLUSION It is expected that this budget and subsequent budgets will address recommendations from the National Development Plan. The Department should ensure that subsequent Strategic Plans are aligned with the Seven-Point Plan as recommended by the National Development Plan

Thank, You 36