Chairperson, the dismal failure by the Department of the Military Veterans to submit its Annual Performance Plan to Parliament as required and within the required timeframes is proof evidence that the ANC government should not be trusted by voters and should be removed from power in 2024 General Elections.

The reduction in allocation to management, specifically financial management, from R18m to R14m, is of great concern given the findings by the Auditor General that during the previous year, audit material misstatements were identified due to inaccurate and incomplete supporting schedules and reporting. In the 2021/22 financial year the DMV made use of consultants to assist with preparation of the annual financial statement for a period of two years and despite the use of these consultants there were still material misstatements that needed to be adjusted hence we say this reduction is of great concern.

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