"Building a Caring Society. Together" 1 DSD Annual Performance Report (01 April 2013 – 31 March 2014) Presentation to Portfolio Committee on Social Development 15 October 2014
22 Presentation outline PART A: Purpose Overview Vision, Mission & Strategic Priorities PART B: Contextual Analysis Programme performance Annual Achievements/performance PART C: International Obligations Summary of performance Challenges PART D: Legislative Programme PART E: Finance "Building a Caring Society. Together"
3 PURPOSE Purpose: To inform the Portfolio Committee of : –The Department’s performance against its pre-determined objectives for the 2013/14 financial year; –The State of Expenditure of the Department for the 2013/14 financial year as at 31 March "Building a Caring Society. Together"
4 Part A Overview
"Building a Caring Society. Together"5 Mission To ensure the provision of comprehensive social services which protect the poor and vulnerable within the framework of the South African Constitution and subsequent legislation; create an enabling environment for sustainable development; and deliver integrated, sustainable, and quality services in partnership with all those committed to building a caring society together. Vision A caring and integrated system of social development services that facilitates human development and improves the quality of life.
"Building a Caring Society. Together"6 The Department has identified and committed itself to addressing the following key priorities: Expand Child and Youth Care services (Isibindi programme) Promote Early Childhood Development Combat Substance Abuse Provision of food to poor households (Food for all/Zero Hunger) The protection and promotion of the rights of older people and people with disabilities Strategic Priorities "Building a Caring Society. Together"
7 The Department also contributes to some of the following government outcomes – prior to the inclusion of Outcomes 13 & 14: 1.Improved quality of basic education 2.A long and healthy life for all South Africans 3.All people in South Africa are and feel safe 4.Decent employment through inclusive economic growth 5.A skilled and capable workforce to support an inclusive growth path 6.An efficient, competitive and responsive economic infrastructure network 7.Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities and food security for all 8.Sustainable human settlements and improved quality of household life 9.A responsive, accountable, effective and efficient local government system 10.Environmental assets and natural resources that are well protected and continually enhanced 11.Create a better South Africa and contribute to a better and safer Africa and World 12.An efficient, effective and development oriented public service and empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship Government outcomes "Building a Caring Society. Together"
8 PROGRAMMES PURPOSE Programme 1: Administration To provide leadership, management and support services to the Department and the Social Development Sector. Programme 2: Social Assistance To provide income support to vulnerable groups. Programme 3: Social Security Policy and Administration To provide for social policy development and the fair administration of social assistance. Programme 4: Welfare Services Policy Development and Implementation To create an enabling environment for the delivery of equitable developmental welfare services through the formulation of policies, norms and standards and best practices and the provision of support to the implementation agencies. Programme 5: Social Policy and Integrated Service Delivery To support community development and promote evidence-based policy making in the Department and the Social Development Sector
"Building a Caring Society. Together"9 Part B Programme Performance
10 CONTEXT/SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS The Social Development Sector delivers its services in an environment marked by high levels of poverty, unemployment and inequality. Some recent policy developments The social assistance programme remains government’s single most significant poverty alleviation programme:The social assistance programme remains government’s single most significant poverty alleviation programme: Studies carried out by among others Statistics South Africa; including the Presidency’s Fifteen Year Review, suggest that the Social Assistance Programme is the single most important driver of the decline in poverty has had a significant impact on reducing poverty, redistributing income and reducing inequality.Studies carried out by among others Statistics South Africa; including the Presidency’s Fifteen Year Review, suggest that the Social Assistance Programme is the single most important driver of the decline in poverty has had a significant impact on reducing poverty, redistributing income and reducing inequality. Studies carried out by the Department and other institutions have uncovered various positive developmental impacts of the child support social grant in promoting nutritional, educational and health outcomes, including a significant contribution to the attainment of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Goal 1, the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger.Studies carried out by the Department and other institutions have uncovered various positive developmental impacts of the child support social grant in promoting nutritional, educational and health outcomes, including a significant contribution to the attainment of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Goal 1, the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger. 10 "Building a Caring Society. Together"
11 CONTEXT/SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS Project Mikondzo: The project is a service delivery improvement intervention focusing on 1300 wards poorest wards in 23 priority district municipalities in the country. The project was implemented successfully in all provinces and immediate interventions were provided in some of the areas visited. A comprehensive service delivery improvement plan is being developed.Project Mikondzo: The project is a service delivery improvement intervention focusing on 1300 wards poorest wards in 23 priority district municipalities in the country. The project was implemented successfully in all provinces and immediate interventions were provided in some of the areas visited. A comprehensive service delivery improvement plan is being developed. Call centre on Gender Based Violence: as part of the fight against Gender Based Violence, we launched a command centre for victims of gender based violence which operates a 24-hour toll free line staffed by 42 social workers and 7 social work veterans.Call centre on Gender Based Violence: as part of the fight against Gender Based Violence, we launched a command centre for victims of gender based violence which operates a 24-hour toll free line staffed by 42 social workers and 7 social work veterans. 11 "Building a Caring Society. Together"
12 CONTEXT/SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS The Social Development Sector delivers its services in an environment marked by high levels of poverty, unemployment and inequality.The Social Development Sector delivers its services in an environment marked by high levels of poverty, unemployment and inequality. Although the Department is largely responsible for policy formulation, it also renders some of its services directly to the public, e.g. Registration of NPOsAlthough the Department is largely responsible for policy formulation, it also renders some of its services directly to the public, e.g. Registration of NPOs The Department works with other institutions within and outside government in the execution of its mandate: Critical partners include amongst others the Departments of Basic Education, Labour, Justice, Health and Rural developmentThe Department works with other institutions within and outside government in the execution of its mandate: Critical partners include amongst others the Departments of Basic Education, Labour, Justice, Health and Rural development. Areas of collaboration include critical projects on issues affecting Children, HIV & AIDS, Older Persons, Victim Empowerment, Youth, Social Security.Areas of collaboration include critical projects on issues affecting Children, HIV & AIDS, Older Persons, Victim Empowerment, Youth, Social Security. Given the collaborative and interdependent nature of some of the department’s work, it can only meet some of its targets if the other institutions deliver on their commitments as well. – This is a government-wide integration challenge.Given the collaborative and interdependent nature of some of the department’s work, it can only meet some of its targets if the other institutions deliver on their commitments as well. – This is a government-wide integration challenge. 12 "Building a Caring Society. Together"
13 Annual Achievements/Performance
14 Government OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship DSD Specific outcomeStrengthened collaboration with stakeholders in order to enhance service delivery Annual TargetAchievement Form Partnership with stakeholders in support of DSD initiatives projects The Department hosted DSD-CONTRALESA and Interfaith summits during the reporting period. The Department also facilitated the hand over of 9 vehicles as well as 2 houses sponsored by the Alimdaad Foundation built at Kwa- Mhlanga in Mpumalanga Province " Building a Caring Society. Together" Programme 1 : Stakeholder Management
15 Government OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship DSD Specific outcomeImproved Social Development Sector Performance Annual TargetAchievement Produce social profile of vulnerable groups Key statistical and social security trends reports profiling vulnerable groups were produced. Annual TargetAchievements Develop a multi-year evaluation strategy An evaluation strategy and multi-year evaluation plan for the financial years 2014/ /17 were finalised. " Building a Caring Society. Together" Programme 1 : Monitoring and Evaluation
16 Government OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship DSD Specific outcomeImproved Social Development Sector Planning Annual TargetAchievement Implement 9 DSD customer service empowerment programmes 9 DSD customer service empowerment programmes were implemented in support of Ministerial programme. Annual TargetAchievements Train 200 women in Business Management 595 women were trained in business management(Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and KZN) " Building a Caring Society. Together" Programme 1 : Strategy Development and Business
17 Government OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship DSD Specific outcomeEfficient and effective legal services for the Social Development Sector Annual TargetAchievement Implement the contract management system Contract management system was implemented " Building a Caring Society. Together" Programme 1:Legal Services
18 Government OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship DSD Specific outcomeInformed, educated, mobilised stakeholders and public in support of DSD mandates Annual TargetAchievement Reach people via the DSD website and social media A total of people were reached through the DSD website and social media people reached through the website, through Facebook and Twitter, and through electronic newspapers. Annual TargetAchievements Organise 16 public participation events for the Minister and 16 for the Deputy Minister The Minister and Deputy Minister conducted 89 evidence-based public participation programmes. Public participation/ outreach programmes were intensified, reaching people. " Building a Caring Society. Together" Programme 1:Communications
19 PROGRAMME 2: COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SECURITY Social Assistance Government outcomeA long and healthy life for all South Africans Outcome DSD specificPoor and vulnerable people are protected against income poverty TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Increase Old Age Grant beneficiary coverage to The total number of Old Age Grant beneficiaries is Increase War Veterans Grant beneficiary coverage to 393 The total number of War Veterans Grant beneficiaries is 429 Increase Child Support Grant beneficiary coverage to The total number of Child Support Grant beneficiaries is Increase Disability Grant beneficiary coverage to The total number of Disability Grant beneficiaries is " Building a Caring Society. Together"
20 PROGRAMME 2: COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SECURITY Social Assistance Government outcome A long and healthy life for all South Africans Outcome DSD specific Poor and vulnerable people are protected against income poverty TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Increase Care Dependency Grant beneficiary coverage to The total number of Care Dependency Grant beneficiaries is There was a slow uptake for this grant Increase Foster Care Grant beneficiary coverage to The total number of Foster Care Grant beneficiaries is Increase Grant-in-Aid beneficiary coverage to The total number of Grant-in-Aid beneficiaries is " Building a Caring Society. Together"
21 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 3: SOCIAL SECURITY POLICY ADMINISTRATION Social Security Policy Development TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Produce 2 oversight reports on adherence to norms and standards for the social assistance programme 2 oversight reports on adherence to norms and standards for the social assistance programme were produced Complete discussion paper on the universalisation of the Old Age Grant Discussion paper on the Universalisation of the Old Age Grant was completed after a series of consultations with internal stakeholders Government Outcome An effective, efficient and development-orientated public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship Outcome DSD specific An efficient, effective and transparent social security system that promotes active citizenship
22 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 3: SOCIAL SECURITY POLICY ADMINISTRATION Appeals Adjudication TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Adjudicate 50% of appeals within 90 days of receipt A total of appeals were adjudicated. Of these, 48.76% (827) were adjudicated within 90 days of receipt) Implement Integrated Appeals Business Information System The development of the Integrated Appeals Business Information System was completed Government Outcome An effective, efficient and development-orientated public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship Outcome DSD specific Effective, efficient and accessible social assistance appeals service
23 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES Service Standards and Service Provider Management Support TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Review implementation of the White Paper in two provinces Conducted the national and provincial review of the White Paper in Northern Cape and Gauteng where presentations were made by senior managers from DSD, SASSA, NDA and the NGO sector Monitor implementation of generic intervention processes in the provinces The implementation of generic intervention processes was monitored in all provinces Award 800 scholarships (raising total to 5 550) 997 new scholarships were awarded for the 2013 academic year, increasing the total to Government OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship Outcome DSD specificStandardise Social Welfare Services to improve quality service delivery by 2015
24 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES Service Standards and Service Provider Management Support TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Monitor implementation of the Policy on Financial Awards Workshop were held with provincial co-ordinators on progress made in implementing the PFA, and reports were submitted to the DSD Government OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship Outcome DSD specificStandardise Social Welfare Services to improve quality service delivery by 2015
25 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES Older Persons TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Assess 108 residential care facilities (12 per province) 109 residential care facilities were assessed for compliance to norms and standards Draft Older Persons Amendment Bill Draft Amendment Bill developed Government OutcomeAll people in South Africa are and feel safe DSD specific OutcomeImproved protection and quality of life for older persons
26 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES People with Disabilities TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Draft BillDraft Bill on Social Development Services to People with Disabilities developed. Baseline disability policy approved by Heads of Social Development Develop norms and standards for residential facilities Norms and standards for residential facilities were drafted Government Outcome Sustainable human Settlement and improved quality of household life DSD specific Outcome Improved quality of life for people with disabilities
27 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES Children TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Develop ECD policyECD policy developed Develop comprehensive package of ECD services A comprehensive ECD programme was developed Build HR capacity in the ECD sector HR plans were received from 5 provinces, namely MP, LP, GP, FS,NC and NW. Conduct a comprehensive audit of ECD centres in all provinces ECD centres were audited in all provinces in 2013/14. This bring the total of all audited ECD centres to Government Outcome A quality of basic education DSD specific Outcome Improved access to Early Childhood Development ( ECD) programmes
28 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES Children TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Increase the number of children adopted by 10% adoptions registered (an increase of 55%) Increase the number of children adopted by 10% adoptions registered (an increase of 55%) Monitor the implementation of the Foster Care Project Plan in all 9 provinces Implementation of Foster Care Project Plan was monitored in all provinces Secure approval of the guidelinesGuidelines for the registration of drop-in centres were approved Government Outcome All people in South Africa are and feel safe DSD specific Outcome Safe and friendly society for children
29 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES Children TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Monitor implementation in all 9 provinces Monitored implementation of transformation plan for CYCCs in all 9 provinces Screen employees employees working with children were screened against the CPR Part B. Only 227 were found unsuitable to work with Children. Draft Amendment Bill (Phase 1) of the Children’s Act Draft Amendment Bill was finalised Monitor implementation of the Isibindi model in the provinces Implementation of the Isibindi model was monitored in all provinces Government Outcome All people in South Africa are and feel safe DSD specific Outcome Safe and friendly society for children
30 PROGRAMME 4: WELFARE SERVICES Families TargetsAnnual Achievements /performance Build stakeholder capacity on the White Paper on Families All nine provinces were capacitated on the White Paper on Families Build capacity on the Fatherhood Strategy and Active Parenting of Teenagers programme All provinces were capacitated on the Fatherhood Strategy Five provinces were capacitated on Active Parenting for Teenagers programme "Building a Caring Society. Together" Government OutcomeSustainable human settlement and improved quality of household life. DSD-specific outcomeRestored family values and responsibilities in order to build cohesive communities.
31 PROGRAMME 4: WELFARE SERVICES Social Crime Prevention TargetsAnnual Achievements /performance Train 63 panel members on the Policy Framework for the Accreditation of Diversion Services A total of 59 Quality Assurance Panel members were trained on the policy framework for the Accreditation of Diversion Services in all provinces. 4 appointed members withdrew before training took place Capacitate 120 stakeholders on social crime prevention programmes 169 stakeholders capacitated on social crime prevention programmes Monitor implementation of the social crime prevention strategy Action Plan The Action Plan was monitored in all provinces, and all provinces had implementation plans "Building a Caring Society. Together" Government outcome All people in South Africa are and feel safe DSD-specific outcome Reduced incidence of social crime
32 PROGRAMME 4: WELFARE SERVICES Victim Empowerment TargetsAnnual Achievements /performance Finalise Draft Bill on Victim Empowerment Support Services The Draft Bill on Victim Empowerment Support Services was finalised Provide immediate and integrated collaborative services intervention in respect of GBV incidents on a 24-hour basis A Command Centre was established to provide immediate and integrated collaborative services to victims of GBV. The Command Centre was launched and a Toll Free line was advertised on national and community radio Finalise the Policy FrameworkThe National Policy Framework for the accreditation of organisations providing antihuman trafficking services was finalised Develop an Intersectoral Strategy for the VEP An Intersectoral Strategy was developed with the cluster departments and national CSOs "Building a Caring Society. Together" Government outcome All people in South Africa are and feel safe DSD-specific outcome Reduced incidence of social crime
33 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES Substance Abuse TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Monitor implementation of POA by 9 national departments Implementation by 9 national departments monitored Capacitate 120 stakeholders on the implementation of the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Act and Regulations 458 stakeholders in 9 provinces capacitated to implement the Act and Regulations Review and monitor implementation of the NDMP The NDMP 2013/2017 was approved by Cabinet in June. Subsequently 8 provinces except WC and one national department (the Department of Transport) were capacitated to implement the plan Government Outcome All people in South Africa are and feel safe DSD specific Outcome Reduce incidence of Substance abuse in communities
34 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES Youth TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance participants in youth dialogues youths participated in youth dialogues nationally participants in mobilisation programmes young people participated in mobilisation programmes nationally 450 participants in skills development programmes young people participated in skills development programmes nationally. These programmes include Entrepreneurship, computer skills, and vocational training, to mention a few participants attending leadership camps participants attended National youth camps. Government OutcomeVibrant, equitable, sustainable rural communities contributing towards food security for all DSD specific OutcomeYouth participate and influence social change
35 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES HIV/AIDS TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Reach youths reached through social and behaviour change Programmes youths were reached Train 450 organisations to implement social and behaviour change programmes 501 organisations trained Facilitate 64 community conversations on HIV and AIDS 86 community conversations facilitated Government OutcomeA long healthy life for all South Africans DSD specific OutcomeDecrease in risky sexual behaviour among targeted populations
36 “Building a Caring Society. Together" PROGRAMME 4 : WELFARE SERVICES HIV/AIDS TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Reports from CBOs in accordance with the community based M&E system organisations submitted administrative data to the CBIMS Train 90 officials on HIV and AIDS management programme 24 provincial and district officials were trained on TB management as a co-infection with HIV. 92 officials were trained on HIV and AIDS management in LP, KZN and GP. Strategic review of the National Action Plan for children affected by HIV and AIDS Report produced on children affected by HIV and AIDS Finalise evaluation report on the HCBC programme Evaluation report on HCBC programme produced Government OutcomeA long healthy life for all South Africans DSD specific OutcomeMitigate the psychosocial and economic impact of HIV and AIDS, TB, and other chronic illnesses
37 PROGRAMME 5: SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY Social Policy Research and Development TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Develop and review one social policy in collaboration with the relevant directorate. A Social Development Sector Community Development Policy was developed and submitted to stakeholders for review Develop and disseminate 4 policy briefs 4 policy briefs were developed, e.g. Discussion note on the Partnership between DSD and Traditional Authorities A DSD reference document on addressing the triple challenge of unemployment, poverty and inequality – partnership with Faith-Based Organisations and Religious Communities Government outcome An efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship DSD OutcomeDeepening of social policy discourse and evidence-based policy making "Building a Caring Society. Together"
38 PROGRAMME 5: SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY Special Projects and Innovation TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Create job opportunities through social sector sub- programmes job opportunities created by the Department only. Create non-EPWP job opportunities non-EPWP job opportunities created Facilitate the provision of integrated DSD services to 9 Community Works Programme (CWP) sites. DSD services were provided at 15 CWP sites Government outcome Decent employment through inclusive economic growth DSD OutcomeIncreased decent work opportunities, skills and income levels in the community "Building a Caring Society. Together"
39 PROGRAMME 5: SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY Population Policy Promotion TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Conduct 13 advocacy workshops and seminars 15 advocacy workshops/seminars were held in all provinces except Northern Cape, with exhibitions at each event. Events included the commemoration of World Population Day at the University of North West; the media launch of the State of the World Population Report 2013 at Khayelitsha in the Western Cape; and the BRICS Inaugural Seminar in Hazyview in Mpumalanga. Government outcome An efficient, effective and development oriented public service, and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship DSD OutcomeIncreased capacity to mainstream population issues into development plans and activities "Building a Caring Society. Together"
40 PROGRAMME 5: SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY Population Policy Promotion TargetsAnnual Achievements/performance Train 300 people on integrating population factors into development 394 people were trained on integrating population factors into development plans Conduct nine capacity building sessions 12 capacity building session were conducted on integrating population factors into development plans Produce 10 thematic research reports on progress made with implementing Population Policy and on the ICPD Programme of Action in South Africa 13 thematic research reports were produced. The review processes on Policy+15/ICPD+20 were managed into a single multisectoral review process Government outcome An efficient, effective and development oriented public service, and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship DSD OutcomeIncreased capacity to mainstream population issues into development plans and activities "Building a Caring Society. Together"
41 Government OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship DSD Specific outcomeA conducive environment for civil society organisations and communities Annual TargetAchievement Process 90% of applications of NPOs within two months of receipt applications were received and were processed 96.6% of applications were processed within two months Train NPOs on governance and compliance with the NPO Act NPOs were trained on NPO governance and compliance with the NPO Act Train 300 provincial officials on governance and compliance with the NPO Act 970 officials were trained on governance and compliance with the NPO Act " Building a Caring Society. Together" Programme 5 : Registration and Monitoring of Non-Profit Organisations
42 Government OutcomeA skilled and capable workforce to support an inclusive growth path DSD Specific outcomeA skilled workforce able to deliver high-quality community development services Annual TargetAchievement Train 600 Community Development Practitioners (CDPs) 859 CDPs were trained Train 400 Community Based Organisations (CBOs) A total number of 411 CBOs were trained Profile households households were profiled Reach 200 wards148 wards were reached through community mobilisation programmes " Building a Caring Society. Together" Programme 5 : Community Development
43 Government OutcomeA skilled and capable workforce to support an inclusive growth path DSD Specific outcomeA skilled workforce able to deliver high-quality community development services Annual TargetAchievement Develop Service Delivery Improvement Plan for the 23 priority districts A Template for Service Delivery Improvement Plans for the targeted wards was developed and Service Delivery Improvement Plans were developed Promote equitable access to food by households households accessed food through food security programmes people to access food through food banks people accessed food through Food Bank SA " Building a Caring Society. Together" Programme 5 : Community Development
PART C International Obligations for 2013/14 "Building a Caring Society. Together" 44
45 International Obligations for period 2013/14 In support of South Africa’s foreign policy goals, the Department plays an active role in promoting the country’s social development agenda internationally. The Department is an active member of the African Union (AU), Southern African Development Community (SADC) and United Nations structures, which includes among others, the UN Commission on the Status of Women. During the reporting period, the Department participated in the International AIDS Conference, UN Commission on the Status of Women and International Inter- Ministerial Conference on Evidence for action Government Outcome: Create a better South Africa, a better Africa and a better world Outcome: DSD specificTo promote and support participation in key identified bilateral and multilateral initiatives "Building a Caring Society. Together"
46 International Obligations for period 2013/14 The Department also participated in several international events including among other the following: -The 46 th Session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (UNCPD) -The African Population Commission (APC) of the African Union (AU); The Department finalised three agreements with Benin, Lesotho and Namibia The Department also facilitated technical exchanges with Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Ghana, Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho. All these initiatives provide a platform for sharing social development experiences and provide us with an opportunity to help create a better South Africa, a better Africa and a better world. Government Outcome: Create a better South Africa, a better Africa and a better world Outcome: DSD specificTo promote and support participation in key identified bilateral and multilateral initiatives "Building a Caring Society. Together"
47 Performance Summary & Challenges
48 Trends in achievement of targets "Building a Caring Society. Together"
49 There has been improvement in the achievement of targets in the period 2011 – 2014 In 2011/12, only 54% of the set targets were fully achieved at the end of the financial year. Performance improved in 2012/13 where 61% of the targets were achieved. Improvement in achievement of targets continued in 2013/14 where 69% of the set targets were achieved. PERFORMANCE TRENDS
50 Executive Support: Target for management meetings not achieved due to meetings postponed or cancelled. International Relations Targets for signing Bilateral Agreements not achieved due to delays in response from counterparts as well as the schedule of principals not allowing meetings. CHALLENGES
51 Office Accommodation: Target to conduct a feasibility study on shared offices for DSD, SASSA and NDA not completed. Options for a suitable accommodation is being consulted with DPW. Policy Development The policy for amending the NPO Act was developed and consulted with NPOs. It was not approved due to extended consultations. The Community Development Occupational framework was not approved due to extended consultations with HWSETA and DHET CHALLENGES
PART D Legislative Programme for 2013/14 "Building a Caring Society. Together" 52
53 Legislative Programme for period 2012/13 No Bills were submitted to Parliament during the year under review "Building a Caring Society. Together"
54 Part E Finance
CONTENT Annual Report Expenditure for the 2013/14 financial year 22 February 2016Portfolio Committee55
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee56 SUMMARY – SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT R’000
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee57 SUMMARY EXPENDITURE PER PROGRAMME Programme Final Appropriation Audited Actual Expenditure % SpentVariance R’ 000 P1: Administration ,44%1 481 P2: Social Assistance ,73% P3: Social Security Policy and Administration ,00%86 P4: Welfare Services Policy Development and Implementation Support ,62%2 083 P5: Social Policy and Integrated Service Delivery ,98% TOTAL ,80%
REASONS FOR UNDER SPENDING Programme 1: Administration – R 1,481 million –The under-expenditure is due to the unpaid interdepartmental claims (Public Works). Programme 2: Social Assistance – R 1,410 billion –The under-expenditure is due to the re-registration process which had an impact on the anticipated actual take-up rates of grant beneficiaries. Programme 4: Welfare Services Policy Development and Implementation Support – R2,083 million –The under expenditure is mainly due to non-payment of NGO's due to non-compliance. Programme 5: Social Policy and Integrated Service Delivery – R12,751 million –The under-expenditure is due to change in the strategy of food security programs. 22 February 2016Portfolio Committee58
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee59 SUMMARY EXPENDITURE PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION Economic Classification Final Appropriation Audited Actual Expenditure % SpentVariance R’ 000 Compensation of Employees ,00%0 Goods and Services ,35%2 178 Transfers and Subsidies ,78% Payments of Capital Assets ,00%0 Payments for Financial assets TOTAL ,80%
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee60 SUMMARY PROG 1: ADMINISTRATION R’ % Spent
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee61 SUMMARY PROG 1: ADMINISTRATION Economic Classification Final Appropriation Audited Actual Expenditure % SpentVariance R’ 000 Compensation of Employees ,00%0 Goods and Services ,77%1 481 Transfers and Subsidies ,00%0 Payments of Capital Assets ,00%0 TOTAL ,44%1 481
Under spending – R1,481 million –The under-expenditure is due to the unpaid interdepartmental claims (DPW). 22 February PROG 1: ADMINISTRATION
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee63 SUMMARY PROG 2: SOCIAL ASSISTANCE R’ % Spent
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee64 SUMMARY PROG 2: SOCIAL ASSISTANCE Economic Classification Final Appropriation Audited Actual Expenditure % SpentVariance R’ 000 Compensation of Employees Goods and Services Interest and rent on land ---- Transfers and Subsidies ,72% Payments of Capital Assets Payments for Financial assets TOTAL ,73%
Under spending – R1,410 billion –Expenditure is driven by beneficiaries numbers, application process and grant values, which is linked to economic factors, policy changes, payment model efficiency and CPI inflation rates; –The under-expenditure is due to the re-registration process which had an impact on the anticipated actual take-up rates of grant beneficiaries; 22 February PROG 2: SOCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee66 SUMMARY PROG 3: SOCIAL SECURITY POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION R’ % Spent
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee67 SUMMARY PROG 3: SOCIAL SECURITY POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION Economic Classification Final Appropriation Audited Actual Expenditure % SpentVariance R’ 000 Compensation of Employees ,00%- Goods and Services ,00%- Transfers and Subsidies ,00%86 Payments of Capital Assets ,00%- TOTAL ,00%86
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee68 SUMMARY PROG 4: WELFARE SERVICES POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT R’ % Spent
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee69 Economic Classification Final Appropriation Audited Actual Expenditure % SpentVariance R’ 000 Compensation of Employees ,00%- Goods and Services ,50%676 Transfers and Subsidies ,56%1 407 Payments of Capital Assets ,00%- TOTAL ,62%2 083 SUMMARY PROG 4: WELFARE SERVICES POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
–The under expenditure is mainly due to non-payment of NGO's due to non-compliance. SUMMARY PROG 4: WELFARE SERVICES POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee71 SUMMARY PROG 5: SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY R’ % Spent
22 February 2016Portfolio Committee72 Economic Classification Final Appropriation Audited Actual Expenditure % SpentVariance R’ 000 Compensation of Employees ,00%- Goods and Services ,96%21 Transfers and Subsidies ,86% Payments of Capital Assets ,00%- TOTAL ,98% SUMMARY PROG 5: SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY
Transfers and subsidies – R12,730 million –The under-expenditure is due to change in the strategy of food security programs. 22 February 2016Portfolio Committee73 SUMMARY PROG 5: SOCIAL POLICY AND INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY
THANK YOU 22 February 2016Portfolio Committee74