Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, tabled the department’s annual report for the 2016/17 financial year.
The report is a reflection of how the Department used its R 1.93 billion budget in 2016/17 to bring improved quality social services to the more than 6.2 million people of the province, especially children, people with disabilities, and older persons.
During the 2016/17 financial year, the Department spent 99.8% of its budget, and once again obtained a clean audit, for the fourth year in a row.
Our audit results should be read in the context of ever increasing tough economic times, and concerning fiscal constraints. We truly are being driven to do more with less.
In spite of the tough financial situation, the Department has notched up significant and notable successes during the financial year;
Sihle Ngobese
Spokesperson for Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development
Western Cape Government
7th floor, 14 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8000
Tel : (021) 483 9217
Cell : 076 083 6543
Email : Sihle.Ngobese@westerncape.gov.za