The Financial and Fiscal Commission (“the Commission”) is a permanent, independent and impartial State Organ established in terms of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act No. 108 of 1996 as amended. It functions in terms of the Financial and Fiscal Commission Act No. 99 of 1997 as amended and its primary mandate is to make recommendations on the equitable division of revenue between and among the three spheres of government and to provide advice to organs of State on any other financial and fiscal matters. In terms of Section 3 (2)(b)(i) of the Financial and Fiscal Commission Act, the latter may be provided by the Commission at its own accord or initiative or on request by organs of state.
The Commission tabled a report on the funding and provision of child welfare services on 27 September 2013. The Commission’s report presents the challenges facing the child welfare sector, validated by input from representatives from government, NPOs and other stakeholders. Child welfare is a sector under severe pressure to transform, extend service access and increase service quality within an environment of limited resources. A review of the financing and delivery of child welfare services is required.
The Commission will host a media briefing on Monday.
Venue: Imbizo media centre 120 Plein Street, Ground floor
Date: Monday 30 September 2013
Time :9h00
Contact Person
Mr Bongani Khumalo
Phone: 011 207 2300
Cell: 0829040811
Email: bonganik@ffc.co.za
