Pretoria - The Department of Correctional Services has appointed auditing firm KPMG to conduct a forensic investigation into the awarding of the electronic monitoring system.
Acting National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Zach Modise, made the announcement today at the department’s extended National Management Committee (Natmanco) strategic planning session in Gauteng.
KPMG is expected to conduct a forensic investigation to determine whether or not there is substance in the allegations that the bid process may have been flawed.
The appointment of KPMG is one of the steps taken to implement Justice and Correctional Services Minister Advocate Michael Masutha’s commitment to ensure good and clean governance in Correctional Services.
The leadership of the department of Correctional Services will decide on an appropriate course of action on the matter after studying the KPMG report.
Modise said the roll out of the electronic monitoring programme will continue as scheduled.
He urged all managers, officials and stakeholders to cooperate with KPMG for the investigation to be concluded without delay. – SAnews.gov.za
