Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998)

Constitutions

Constitution of the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA)

Chapter Six : Committees

37. Audit Committee

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37.1Composition

 

The Audit Committee consists of at least three persons:

37.1.1one member nominated by members representing employers;
37.1.2one member nominated by members representing employees; and
37.1.3one person from outside the public service nominated by the Board.

 

37.2Duties and functions

 

The Audit Committee must-

37.2.1assess risk and the control environment;
37.2.2oversee reporting on the annual financial statements;
37.2.3evaluate the audit process;
37.2.4review the violation of ethics and the actions taken to address the violations;
37.2.5review items highlighted by the internal auditors and the Auditor-General in order to provide the necessary assistance to the Board;
37.2.6recommend such measures as in the Committee’s opinion may be necessary to ensure the reliability, integrity and objectivity of the affairs of SASSETA; and
37.2.7generally perform the functions of an Audit Committee as contemplated in the Public Finance Management Act

 

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