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CGE Presentation23 September 2010

Index

Mandate

Strategic Plan

Turn Around Strategy

Our mandate

The Commission on Gender Equality was created in terms of Section 187 of the Constitution of SA, to strengthen and deepen constitutional

democracy in South Africa.

The Commission on Gender Equality Act 39 of 1996 charges the CGE with a mandate to promote respect for, as well as promote the

protection, development and attainmentof gender equality.

Vision A society free from all forms of gender oppression and inequality

Mission Promotion, Protection, Monitoring and Evaluation of gender equality in South Africa

How should we execute this mandate?

• Monitor• Investigate• Research• Educate• Lobby• Advise Parliament and report on issues

concerning gender equality

Thematic areas• Gender and Poverty

• Gender Based Violence

• Gender, Democracy and Good Governance

• Gender, Culture, Religion and Traditional Practices

• Gender, HIV and AIDS

• National Gender Machinery

Strategic Goals and Objectives: 2008-2013

Gender & PovertyGoals and objectives: In partnership with various

stakeholders, monitor the standard of living and quality of life of South African women, including female-headed households, using access to land, water, sanitation, and transport infrastructure as key points. The CGE monitors, researches and educates around government strategies and programmes, particularly at local levels, specifically aimed at poverty eradication. The CGE makes annual submissions with recommendations to Parliament and key departments in this regard

Cont.Gender-based violence

Goals: Co-operating with strategic partners, work towards the creation of a violence free society by significantly reducing gender-based violence

Objectives: Ensure that the national legislative and policy frameworks comply with all international gender-based violence instruments/protocols to which the South African government is a signatory. Monitor enforcement of legislation seeking to address gender-based violence and improvement of effectiveness of service delivery. Undertake community awareness interventions and receive and act upon complaints.

Cont.

Democracy and Good GovernanceGoals: In partnership with civil society, CGE monitors

compliance with gender equality legislative and policy framework, gender mainstreaming and good practice

Objectives: Ensure that all legislation has been assessed from a gender equality perspective. Using Gender Barometer, track implementation of gender equality legislation and policy framework by government. Engage with judiciary, private sector, political parties and media to promote gender equality and women’s representation in these sectors. Monitor implementation of 50/50 campaign and assess women’s participation in elections.

Cont.Gender, cultures, religions and traditional practicesGoals: The CGE evaluates the role which South

African cultures, religions and traditions play in contributing towards gender inequality, works towards rectifying these inequalities and puts in place mechanisms for ongoing monitoring of gender transformation

Objectives: In conjunction with civil society partners and leadership in these sectors, raise awareness among communities about the mandate of the CGE, women’s rights and gender equality. Undertake test cases where necessary to challenge inequality. Develop interventions to change gender perceptions, address inequalities, and manage complaints.

Cont.Gender and HIV and AIDSGoals: The CGE monitors and makes

recommendations on the gendered responsive nature of government’s existing HIV/AIDS legislation and programmes in terms of prevention, care, treatment and support

Objectives: CGE assesses the extent to which the Broad Framework for HIV/AIDS and STI Strategic Plan for South Africa 2007-2011 reduces women’s and girl child’s vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. In partnership with civil society stakeholders, undertake awareness and advocacy interventions to address issues relating to women’s vulnerability and inequality

Cont.

National Gender MachineryGoals: As part of the NGM, the CGE seeks to monitor the

implementation, development and efficacy of the NGM at all levels, and ensure the adequate implementation of international and regional conventions ratified by South Africa, impacting on gender equality and women’s status.

Objectives: The CGE engages with the NGM at national and provincial levels, to both monitor and strengthen its efficacy, undertaking joint interventions where necessary. The CGE undertakes monitoring and research interventions to assess South Africa’s implementation of Beijing, CEDAW and MDG obligations, sharing findings with South African and UN stakeholders in this regard, and advising Parliament of shortcomings and recommendations.

POA 2010/2011: HighlightsTheme 1 Poverty: Monitor Government progress on MDGs, hearings on gender & energy; maternity benefits campaign

Theme 2 GBV: Human Trafficking – Red Card campaign; monitoring implementation of legislation

Theme 3 D&GG: Monitoring Local Government elections; Gender Barometer; Gender transformation in the workplace

Theme 4 CR&T: Conference on CR&T; study on Ukuthwala

Theme 5 HIV and AIDS: Monitor National Strategic Plan on HIV and AIDS

Theme 6 NGM: CEDAW and Beijing reports; Review SA Reservations in terms of African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights of Women in Africa

Provincial StructureNorth-West

Free State

Mpumalanaga

Northern Cape

GautengEastern Cape

LimpopoKwa-Zulu Natal

Western Cape

Provincial Coordinator

Legal Officer

Education Officer

Researcher

Provincial Admin

Office Assistant


Legal Officer

Education Officer

Researcher

Provincial Admin

Office Assistant


Legal Officer

Education Officer

Researcher

Provincial Admin

Office Assistant


Legal Officer

Education Officer

Researcher

Provincial Admin

Office Assistant


Legal Officer

Education Officer

Researcher

Provincial Admin

Office Assistant


Legal Officer

Education Officer

Researcher

Provincial Admin

Office Assistant


Legal Officer

Education Officer

Researcher

Provincial Admin

Office Assistant


Legal Officer

Education Officer

Researcher

Provincial Admin

Office Assistant& Parliamentary Officer


Legal Officer

Education Officer

Researcher

Provincial Admin

Office Assistant


The purpose is to provide stakeholders with the following:

1)An insight into the challenges prevailing in the CGE

2) The Course of action we would be pursuing and have pursued to deal with these challenges

4) The Financial Turn Around Strategy will strengthen & support the CGE’s performance


Over the past few years, the AG has provided audit opinions on CGE’s conducting of financial affairs. These opinions have been predominantly negative as a result of shortcomings in the following areas:

Control environment

Control activities

Risk management

Information and communication

Monitoring


Control environment

Organisational structureManagement and staff authority and responsibilityHR policiesIntegrity and ethical values not developed or understoodAccounting officer not exercising oversight responsibilityLack of competent staff

Control Activities

Inadequate segregation of duties to prevent fraud and misappropriationPoor controls which compromise the integrity of the information systemsPoor authorisation proceduresFailure to achieve financial reporting objectivesControl activities not selected to mitigate risksPolicies and procedures related to financial reporting not well established


Information and CommunicationUnavailability of information to implement internal controlsPertinent information not identified and captured in an appropriate manner and within requisite time framesCommunications not enabling the support and execution of internal controls

MonitoringOngoing monitoring and supervision not undertakenNo reviews by internal audit or audit committeeInternal control deficiency not identified and communicatedCorrective actions not taken


Scope of Project Clean CGE Audit

Project clean audit endeavours to move the organisation from having received a disclaimer to having an unqualified audit in future by addressing:

Control activitiesRisk managementInformation and communicationMonitoring

The three key activities which are being pursued cover the following 3 focus areas:

1.Finance2.Human Resource3.Governance and Business Process Improvement


Finance

LeasesFixed asset countLiabilities - PayrollLiabilities - sundry trade and staff creditorsCurrent assetPetty cashCash and bankIncome expenditureAudit office and reportingInternal controls


Human Resource

Employee personal recordsPayroll and related recordsPerformance Management systemRecruitment for critical positionsJob evaluation and Organisational structure

Governance and business process Improvements

Supply chain managementBudget controlCompliance to treasury regulationsMonth end policiesDocument managementCapacity building within the Finance department


Anticipated Outcomes

The following are anticipated outcomes:

1)Movement from disclaimer to qualified audit in year one. 2009/2010 Achieved

2) Movement from qualified audit to unqualified audit in year two. 2010/2011 In Progress

3) Sustaining of unqualified audit opinion in year three.

4) Improved Organisational Performance. Current review of strategy alignment to regulatory framework

THANK YOU

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