DATE OF PUBLICATION: 24 June 2011 1711.
(2)(a) What was the actual budget increase each year, expressed as a percentage, for funds allocated to this sub-programme and (b) how is the increase for each specified financial year justified NW1925?
(1)(a-d) The expenditure breakdown for the respective years is indicated in the attached annexure A.
(2)(b) In 2008/09 - the normal inflationary increase as per National Treasury was factored into the budget. The budget increase was due to the gratuity paid to the outgoing Minister and the adjusted Ministerial salaries.
In 2009/10 - the normal inflationary increase as per National Treasury guidelines was factored into the budget. The increase in the budget was attributed to the establishment and funding of a Deputy Ministry in the department. A gratuity was also paid to the outgoing Minister and the department leased two additional vehicles during this period.
In 2010/11 - the normal inflationary increase as per National Treasury guidelines was factored into the budget. The department settled two vehicle leases and purchased a new vehicle during this period. A gratuity was paid to the outgoing Minister, and the Deputy Ministry was fully resourced during the latter part of the year.