INCREASED RELEVANCE
IN A CHANGING WORLD
INTEGRATED
ANNUAL REPORT
2020-21
INTEGRATED
ANNUAL REPORT
2020-21
THE AUDITOR-
GENERAL’S
MESSAGE
My tenure as the auditor-general began at an extraordinary moment in
our lives as the nations of the world battled an invisible destructive force.
I recognise the immense privilege to head the national audit office, which
comes coupled with the even bigger responsibility to protect my staff while
ensuring that we execute our mandate in the face of unknown challenges.
2021
Report Theme
The global covid-19 pandemic has defined the world and its interactions, and will play a role in every facet of our lives for some time to come. READ MOREAbout this
report
In line with the constitutional value of accountability, each year the Auditor General of South Africa provides Parliament with detailed reports on the organisation’s annual activities (s. 181(5) and s. 188 of the constitution).
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Preamble
to the
Constitution
We the people of South Africa Recognise the injustices of our past; Honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land; READ MORELetter
to the
Speaker
Report to the Speaker in terms of section 10(2) of the Public Audit Act 25 of 2004
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Tribute to
KIMI MAKWETU
My tenure as the auditor-general began at an extraordinary moment in
our lives as the nations of the world battled an invisible destructive force.
I recognise the immense privilege to head the national audit office, which
comes coupled with the even bigger responsibility to protect my staff while
ensuring that we execute our mandate in the face of unknown challenges.
2020-21 IAR
PERFORMANCE
SNAPSHOT
VALUE-ADDING AUDITING
Completed 55% of audits within legislated timelines due to the impact of the pandemic.
VISIBILITY FOR IMPACT
Assisted Scopa with briefings ahead of hearings and oversight visits, with a focus on SOEs
VIABILITY
Introduced and enhanced remote working platforms
VISION AND VALUES DRIVEN
Recognised employees as ambassadors living the ethical principles
WHO WE ARE
INTEGRATED ANNUAL
REPORT PROFILE
ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORT
REPORT ON
PERFORMANCE
AUDIT COMMITTEE’S
REPORT
REFERENCES
Acronyms and abbreviations
GRI content index
The Guidelines for sustainable reporting of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards informed the content and format of the report, which meets the information and reporting requirements in accordance with the ‘Core’ version.
Integrated Reporting Index
IIRC content elements & Major report sections addressing the elements
AGSA strategic objectives
The 2020-23 strategic plan and budget outlines the performance and financial plan based on our long-term strategy and creates the foundation for the information reported in this integrated annual report.
Sustainable development goals
The sustainable development goals (SDGs) aim to ensure economic prosperity and an improvement in human well-being. Achieving these goals takes sound governance structures.