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The South African Human Rights Commission Meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development 11 September 2012
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The South African Human Rights Commission. Meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development 11 September 2012. Contents. Enhancing the working relationship between the SAHRC and Parliament Quarterly meetings Informal meetings - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The South African Human Rights CommissionMeeting with the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development11 September 2012
Contents
Enhancing the working relationship between the SAHRC and Parliament• Quarterly meetings• Informal meetings• Joint meetings with the Portfolio Committee• OISD
The SAHRCs reporting obligations to Parliament• How can the SAHRC report more effectively to Parliament• Parliament’s role in assisting the Commission with its reporting obligations• PAIA reporting obligations and challenges
Funding requirements• Towards an ideal budget• Sharing resources with Chapter 9 institutions• How can Parliament support the SAHRCs request for additional funding?
Enhancing the role of Commissioners• Conditions of Service• The impact of Commissioner Baai’s death• Human Rights Commission Act
Additional Funding Proposal
Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development11 September 2012
Contents
The Big Question• Cutting spending over the medium to long-term
Analysis of the Current Context• Acknowledging the fiscal challenges
• Performance information
Radical (but Realistic) Recommendations• Chapter 9s working together
• Greater collaboration = effective and efficient institutions
The Plan• Assistance from Treasury
• Political buy-in
The Big QuestionCutting spending over the medium to long-term
Savings and reprioritisation within the MTEF baseline
Priorities to be accommodated through reprioritisation
1%, 2%, 3% baseline deductions
Impact of reprioritisation and baseline reduction on outputs
Proposals for long-term savings
How do you plan to cut spending over the medium to long-term?
Analysis of the Current ContextAcknowledging the challenges faced by National Treasury
Analysis of the Current Context
Why Treasury’s approach is wrong
1%, 2%, 3% results in a piecemeal approach to cutting spending
Spending cuts = cuts in essential services
Cutting services reduces organisational effectiveness
A more holistic approach is required
Analysis of the Current Context
Why Treasury’s approach is wrong
Baseline Reduction 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
R’000 R’000 R’000
Consultants 597.96 627.86 659.26
Recruitment costs 482.04 - -
Agency and support / outsourced services
- 745.25 782.51
Office rentals and leases - 916.89 2,151.23
TOTALS 1, 080.00 2,290.00 3,593.00
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Analysis of the Current Context
Why Treasury’s approach is wrong
Baseline Reduction 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
R’000 R’000 R’000
SAHRC 1,080.00 2,290.00 3,593.00
CGE 600.00 1,000.00 1,050.00
PPSA 1,899.00 4,100.00 6,434.00
CRL Rights 325.00 699.00 1,117.00
TOTALS 3,904.00 8,089.00 12,194.00
Reprioritisation
Analysis of the Current ContextAcknowledging the challenges faced by Human Rights Commission
Radical (but Realistic)Recommendations for cutting spending
10% of our budget is spent on rentals Large meeting areas are used 15% of
the working day Current building layout results in
almost all staff having an office Similar challenges faced by other C9s
Radical (but Realistic)Recommendations for cutting spending
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
SAHRC CGE PPSA CRL Rights
Budget
Radical (but Realistic)Recommendations for cutting spending – C9 House
Radical (but Realistic)Recommendations for cutting spending – C9 House
The PlanWorking together to cut costs and improve performance
7 JHB7 JHB
4 East London
6 Bloemfontein6 Bloemfontein
2 Pretoria2 Pretoria
4 Durban
4 Durban
4 Kimberley
6 Cape Town
2 Mafikeng
2 Mafikeng
2 Port Elizabeth
1 Pietermaritzburg
1 Pietermaritzburg
5 Polokwane
5 Nelspruit 1 Mmabatho
1 Mmabatho
1 Umtata
2 Upington
3 Rustenburg3 Rustenburg
39 Municipal offices
20 Municipal Offices20 Municipal Offices
1 Centurion1 Centurion
51 Municipal Offices
51 Municipal Offices
25 Municipal Offices
18 Municipal Offices
19 Municipal Office
19 Municipal Office
28 Municipal Offices
27 Municipal Offices
1 Potchefstroom
1 Potchefstroom1
Kuruman 1
Kuruman
1 Mabopane 1 Mabopane
1 Vryburg1 Vryburg
1 George
1 Siyabuswa
1 Newcastle
1 Newcastle
1 Westville 1 Westville
1 Phuthaditjhaba
1 Phuthaditjhaba
1 Bisho
The PlanWorking together to cut costs and improve performance
100% target will be reached in 2014/15 (AG Performance Audits)
Ideal budget: R140 million in 2013/14 and R157 million in 2014/15
Increases required for two more financial years before spending cuts can be considered
In 2015/16 guaranteed, pre-approved budget cuts can be implemented
The PlanThe ideal budget 2013/14
Budget Item Amount Approved MTEF allocation for 2013/14 R108,000,000Additional amount requested R32,808,080Legal Services ProgrammeLegal services capacity for complaints handling R12, 309, 000Internal capacity building of legal practitioners R1,500,000Litigation of complaints R1,500, 000Revamping Legal Case Management System
R2,130,000
Setting-up a call centre for complaints processing R1,700,000Human Rights Advocacy ProgrammeDeveloping Advocacy capacity and materials
R1,600,000
ResearchResearch reports R1,945,000Promotion of access to informationMonitoring, compliance and advocacy of PAIA R6,694,080IT Infrastructure R3,430,000IDEAL BUDGET REQUESTED R140,808,080
The PlanWorking together to cut costs and improve performance
Ideal Budget Estimates
2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
R’000,000 R’000,000 R’000,000
SAHRC 140.00 157.00 170.00
CGE 73.00 74.00 78.00
PPSA 248.00 259.00 273.00
CRL Rights 30.00 36.00 40.00
TOTAL BUDGET 491.00 526.00 561.00
TOTAL SAVINGS 4.00 8.00 12.00
The PlanWorking together to cut costs and improve performance
Ideal Budget Estimates
2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2015/16
R’000,000 R’000,000 R’000,000 R’000,000
SAHRC 140.00 157.00 170.00 150.00
CGE 73.00 74.00 78.00 70.00
PPSA 248.00 259.00 273.00 260.00
CRL Rights 30.00 36.00 40.00 32.00
TOTAL BUDGET 491.00 526.00 561.00 512.00
TOTAL SAVINGS 4.00 8.00 12.00 37.00
The PlanTowards a win-win situation
Closer cooperation between C9s Positive knock-on effects e.g. reduced security
costs, shared personnel, collaboration, IT infrastructure, one-stop service for clients
Purchasing power – optimum use of technical support teams e.g. IT helpdesk, travel desk
Treasury reduces budgets of C9s by between 9%-12% over 3-5 years
Full political buy-in from all stakeholders
The PlanWorking together to cut costs and improve performance
Exploratory teams to be formed in each C9 institution
Feasibility study conducted by National Treasury or supported by National Treasury
Pilot projects in provincial offices Medium-long term view Support from Parliament
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