THE DEPARTMENT of public works spends over R3bn/year leasing office
space in privately owned buildings on behalf of national government
departments.
A review of these leases confirms government is being
fleeced. Cabinet is outraged but shouldn’t be because irregular leases
are the main reason the department’s audit opinions have got steadily
worse over eight years and are now in the disclaimer zone. Public works
and treasury won’t give figures on how much government is losing on
leases; some officials believe the cost could be cut by 50% with better
management.
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