1. A presentation to the Portfolio Committee of Parliament of SA
Budget linked to the Annual Performance Plan for the financial period : 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015
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2. Contents Introduction Legislative Mandate Focus Areas: MTEF to Mandate
Spending History in Context
2014/2015 proposed appropriations
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3. Introduction
Chapter 13 of the Constitution of South Africa provides that ” money may be withdrawn from the National revenue Fund only in terms of an appropriation by an Act of Parliament, or as a direct charge……..”
The object of the PFMA is to secure transparency, accountability and sound management of the resources…..Chapter 1 of the Act
The Framework for strategic plan and Annual Performance plans of propagates that operational budgets be linked to the institutions strategic objectives
Although the Commission operates separate from the Executive arm of government, the budget is appropriated as a division within a Vote for the Ministry/Presidency (formerly with DWCP via the then 2009 proclamation by the President) – Vote 8
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4. Legislative Mandate
Authority
In terms of Section 187 the Commission must promote respect for gender equality and the protection, development and attainment of gender equality
The Commission has the power as regulated by national legislation, which includes the power to monitor, investigate, research, educate, lobby, advise and report on issues concerning gender equality
To promote, protect, monitor, research, gender equality by exercising powers which includes investigations, the commission of public hearings , etc
In terms of section 20 of PEPUDA, the Commission must assist complainants and institute legal proceedings in the Equality Courts section 8 specifically tasked the CGE to litigate on behalf of the public against a range of prohibited grounds of unfair discrimination
The Constitution of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996
 Commission on Gender Equality Act, Act 139 of 1996
Promotion of Equality and prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of (PEPUDA)
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5. Focus areas by the Commission
Programs to enhance Public awareness and education
Outreach programs
investigation of gender related complaints and provide redress
Investigate systemic violation of gender rights in the Public and private sector (PEPUDA)
Review and ensure the creation of a legislative framework that promotes the attainment of gender equality
Monitor the state adherence to international convention and treaties
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6. Allocation per economic classification over MTEF period
Programme
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
COMMISSIONERS: GOVERNANCE & SUPPORT
CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES
SERVICE DELIVERY PROGRAM
Total on goods & services
Total on Cost of Employees
Grand total of allocated funds
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7. Medium term Allocation per program
58% is spent on core program
Programme
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
%/prgm
COMMISSIONERS: GOVERNANCE & SUPPORT
17%
CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES
32%
SERVICE DELIVERY PROGRAM
51%
Grand Total
Rate of growth per annum
6.8%
6.6%
5.3%
5.1%
Growth mainly due to cost of living adjustments realising higher than inflation – 6.6 % for
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8. The nature and structure of the CGE baseline budget
Operations are run primarily through 3 main programmes : Governance, Corporate Support and Main Service/Core program
The top three spending drivers are:
Compensation of Employees 68% ( We are a service driven & human intensive)
Professional Services 6% ( Litigations, audit fees, etc)
Travel& Accommodation, event management & media – 8% (outreach & visibility are at the core our strategy)
Reports production and printing – 3% ( All work published after each research study/investigation
Telecommunications, Courier Services – 2% (Offices country-wide)
Therefore over 90% of the total spending is made out of unavoidable expenditure in the main of which majority is fixed (COE for e.g.) -Less flexibility
This is a historical as well as projected pattern of spending even in the outer years of the medium term plan
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9. Itemised budget over MTEF period
Cls
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
Bank Charges
51 600
54 690
57 971
61 449
64 706
CAPEX -
Compensation of Employees
Computer Servicing, Internet & Website
Courier Services
Employee Assistance Program
Media Outreach
Office Cleaning, Maintenance, Plants & Security
Office Consumables
35 700
37 838
40 108
42 514
44 767
Printing & Stationery
Professional Services
Report writing & Printing Materials
Telecommunication Expenses
Travel, Accomodation and Related Expenditure
Venues, Catering & Event Management
Training and development
Grand Total
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10. Actual spending history
2010/2011
2011/2012
2012/2013
2013/2014
Growth
6.2%
7.1%
6.8%
Transfers from National Government
Sundry Income
Total Income
Compensation of Employees
Goods & Services
Depreciation & amortisation
Total expenditure
Surplus for the year
Under-expenditure from COE
Budget allocations modest minimally above CPI but driven by Cost of living adjustments which realised above inflation
The surplus reported arose mainly from COE under-expenditure
The under-expenditure on COE defrayed spending pressures on G&S historically
The vacancies are now been filled to ensure optimal functioning of the CGE but to an eminent risk of spending pressures on current operations
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11. 2014/2015 proposed appropriation
National Treasury through the MTEF process approved a baseline adjustment from R63.1 m for the 2013/2014 financial year to R67,2m for 2014/2015 period.
An adjustment of 6.6% year on year to cover mainly inflation driven by COE
The Spending plan, detailed in the APP is further funded from internal resources i.e. Other than transfers from National Treasury by R1.7m – surpluses retained from prior periods arising from interest income
Item of spending
Budget
Bad debts -
Bank Charges
50 000
Compensation of Employees
Computer Servicing, Internet & Website
Courier Services
Depreciation & Amortisation
Employee Assistance Program
Interest Paid on Bank overdraft
Office Cleaning, Maintenance, Plants & Security
Office Consumables
Printing & Stationery
Professional Services
Subscriptions
10 000
Telecommunication Expenses
Training and Development
Vehicle expenses, maint, fuel and other
Travel, Accomodation and Related Expenditure
Venues, Catering & Event Management
Report writing,Printing & Publishing
Media Outreach
Grand Total
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12. Main/Core Service Delivery
Subprogrammes budget
Strategic Objective 1 – R8.1m
Strategic Objective 2 – R18m
Strategic Objective 3 – R14.2m
Strategic Objective 4 – R29.6m
Approved Budget =R67.2m
Final Budget = R69.9m
Adjustment budget – not transferred from fiscus – R1.7m
Commissioners’
R9.5m
Main/Core Service Delivery
R40.7m
Corporate Services
R19.7m
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13. Allocations per program per economic classification
58% set aside for the main service delivery program
COE key driver of expenditure. CGE is a service organisation
Program/economic class
Compensation of Employees
Depreciation & Amortisation
Goods & Services
Grand Total
Relative %
COMMISSIONERS: GOVERNANCE & SUPPORT
14%
CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES
28%
SERVICE DELIVERY PROGRAM
58%
68% 3%
29%
100%
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14. Strategic objective 1 Vote 8 SO SO1 2014/2015 Budget Data SS
Data SS
Direct G&S R
Salaries
Overheads
Total
2. To initiate and/or participate in the review of the legislative framework in all spheres of government that impact on gender equality
33 000
9 067
3. To conduct performance assessments of political parties and the public and private sectors on the effective implementation of gender equality legislation policies and practices
50 008
4. To evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of national justice facilities in addressing gender discrimination.
10 000
31 332
2 748
44 079
5. To convene policy dialogues with relevant policy makers at national and provincial level on recommendations to promote gender equality contained in research reports and research activities
96 169
1. To monitor equality and evaluate the promotion of gender equality and relevant policies an dpractices of the public and private sector and report parliament
Grand Total
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15. SO 1 – Key drivers of spending
This SO deals with the creation of an enabling legislative framework
The SO consumes 12% of the total budget, driven by travel and accommodation, printing of reports in addition to the allocated overheads
Employee Cost accounts for 20% of COE for main program or R6m
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16. Strategic objective 2 Vote 8 SS Direct G&S Salaries Overheads Total
1. To timeously investigate complaints of violations of gender rights and identify appropriate re­dress
43 139
2. Initiate an investigation into systemic violations of gender rights and identifity remedial action
3. To develop co-ordinated programme to promote gender equality
4. To initiate interventions for the sustainable development and promotion of gender equality by addressing violations in the social cultural political economic security and human rights dimensions
92 872
5. To collaborate with organs of state civil society and other institutions for the effective development protection promotion and attainment of gender equality
Grand Total
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17. SO 2 – Key drivers of spending
The SO focuses on the protection and promotion of gender rights. Therefore Education and awareness activities are planned
Travel, Accommodation, venues and related (R3m) will be used to carry-out targets in the APP
COE for officers across line functions will account for 70% of cost in the main program
For this SO, 26% (R18m) of the budget is set aside
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18. Strategic objective 3 Vote 8 SS Direct G&S Salaries Overheads Total
1. To conduct annual reviews and audits of state compliance with obligations under the conventions covenants and charters and to report on a regular basis to Parliament and the Office of the Speaker of Parliament
2. To interact with and present reports to national regional and international bodies on state compliance with conventions covenants and charters acceded to or ratified make recommendations for improvements and monitor implementation
Grand Total
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19. SO 3 – Key drivers of spending
This SO is set to monitor the state compliance to international instruments, in which multi-disciplinary teams are used to research, monitor and develop reports for Parliament and multi-lateral institutions
Key activities for 2015 reporting are: CEDAW, MDG & AGDI
The expenditure of R14.2 m constitutes 35% of the budget for the main program. This is largely made out of by salaries (personnel time) & travel for research and reporting as well as printing/publications
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20. Strategic objective 4 Vote 8 SS Direct G&S Salaries Overheads Total
1. To maintain optimal governance and oversight structures and policies between Commissioners and the Secretariate -
2. To develop a financial management strategy that promotes effective efficient and economic utilisation of resources as well as accountability.
3. To develop and maintain an IT infrastructure that supports and promotes the organisational objectives of the CGE
4. To develop and implement comprehensive HR policies procedures and practices
5. Implement an effective communications strategy and policy that promotes and enhances a positive public image of the CGE
93 676
Grand Total
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21. SO 4 – Key drivers of spending
The Governance, administration and management is anchored on this SO: Commissioners, CEO and Support functions carry out activities to ensure accountability, efficiencies, effectiveness of operations
R29.7m or 42% is earmarked for spending under this SO
Salaries –R19 m
G&S – R10 m
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22. Challenges PEPUDA mandated never funded
The allocation over the MTEF period and historically is COE intensive (70%)
Funding constraints : underfunded operations  Historically funded from savings from vacancies – An average R5m sustained CGE – refer to the Annual Reports of prior period
2013 Budget planning\ \Programme listing pdf
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23. Funding priorities/pressures within baselines /Strict reprioritisation
Focus on core within the allocation
Improve costs controls and access savings from efficiency gains
Raise funds from other agencies such as UN to enable effective deliver on the mandate e.g. Projects on CEDAW, AGDI
Resolve the funding to execute PEPUDA adequately
Investigation of systemic unfair discrimination
Monitoring equality courts
Litigation on key issues of gender equality
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