The role of the Public Service Commission in the forthcoming project of lifestyle audits
The Public Service Commission (PSC) recognizes the importance of conducting lifestyle audits towards the realization of a capable, ethical and developmental state. Whilst the PSC is not the lead Department to conduct lifestyle audits in the Public Service, it is of the view that the implementation of lifestyle audits will go a long way in ensuring integrity, transparency and instilling professional ethics in the Public Service. The auditing of lifestyles of public servants is certainly an important tool in the fight against corruption.
The PSC in the execution of its functions is guided by its Constitutional mandate which is to promote a high standard of professional ethics in the Public Service and to investigate, monitor and evaluate the organization and administration, and personnel practices of the Public Service. The PSC is also required to ensure effective and efficient public administration.
It is on this basis that the PSC welcomes the Department of Public Service and Administration’s (DPSA) efforts in leading, coordinating and developing guidelines on Lifestyle Audits in the Public Service. To this end, the PSC as part of its oversight role will work with the DPSA as a lead Department in this area of work with the view to monitor and evaluate the implementation across the entire Public Service. Having made inputs into the conceptualization of this important milestone, the PSC eagerly awaits further communication from the Department regarding this project.
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