National Council of Provinces Budget and Fiscal Oversight Workshop
National Council of Provinces
Budget and Fiscal Oversight Workshop
Date: 04 & 05 May 2021
Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
Day One: Tuesday, 4 May 2021
Session One Programme Director: Honourable Ms S E Lucas, MP Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP |
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Time | Activity |
08h30-10h00 | Connection and testing |
10h00-10h20 | OPENING REMARKS:
Advancing the Mandate of the NCOP through Effective Budget and Fiscal Oversight Honourable Mr N A Masondo, MP Chairperson of the NCOP |
10h20-11h00 | Keynote Address:
Ensuring Accountability in Public Expenditure Through Effective Parliamentary Fiscal Oversight and Accountability Honourable Mr T T Mboweni, MP Minister of Finance |
11h00-12h00 | Constitutional Framework for Parliamentary Oversight: Understanding the Constitutional Role of Parliament in Fostering Fiscal Oversight and Accountability
Professor Hugh Corder Faculty of Law, University of Cape Town |
12h00-12h30 | Discussion and responses |
12h30-13h30 | Understanding the Budget Process and Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations in South Africa: Exploring role of the NCOP in promoting co-operation between the national, provincial and local spheres of government on fiscal, budgetary and financial matters
Honourable Dr D Masondo, MP Deputy Minister of Finance |
13h30-14h00 | Discussion and responses |
14h00-14h30 | LUNCH |
Session Two
Programme Director: Honourable Mr A J Nyambi House Chairperson: Committees & Oversight |
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14h30-15h30 | The Constitutional Imperative for the Fiscal Accountability and Oversight of the NCOP
Professor Richard J T Calland Faculty of Law, University of Cape Town Professor Dr Omphemetse S Sibanda Faculty of Management and Law, University of Limpopo |
15h30-16h30 | Discussion and responses |
16h30-16h45 | Closing Remarks and Announcements
Honourable Mr S J Mohai, MP Chief Whip of the NCOP |
Day Two: Wednesday, 5 May 2021
Session Three Programme Director: Honourable Mr N A Masondo, MP Chairperson of the NCOP |
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08h30-10h00 | Connection and testing |
10h00-11h00 | Parliament's Scrutiny of the Budget: Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act
Dr. Seán M. Muller, PhD University of Johannesburg Public and Environment Economic Research Centre, South Africa Professor Jacobus C Pauw University of South Africa Mr M Sachs Acting Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Financial and Fiscal Commission |
11h00-11h30 | Discussion and responses |
11h30-12h30 | Tools for Effective Budget and Fiscal Oversight: Parliament Existing Procedures and Practices for Effective Fiscal Oversight
Dr D Jantjies Director of the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) Honourable Ms D G Mahlangu, MP Chairperson of the Select Committee on Appropriations Honourable Mr Y I Carrim, MP Chairperson: Select Committee on Finance |
12h30-13h00 | Discussion and responses |
13h00-13h30 | LUNCH |
Session Four
Programme Director: Honourable Ms S E Lucas, MP Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP |
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13h30-14h30 | The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Role of Parliament in the Oversight of the Budget
Professor Michel Mudikolele Tshiyoyo School of Public Management and Administration, University of Pretoria Ms T Maluleke Auditor-General Mr D Mogajane Director-General: National Treasury |
14h30-15h00 | Discussion and responses |
15h00-16h00 | Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and the Role of Parliament in the Oversight of the Budget
Dr D Mohale Member of the Demarcation Board; and Supervisor: Special Projects, Durban University of Technology Cllr Ms T Nkadimeng SALGA President |
16h00-16h30 | Discussion and responses |
Session Five
Programme Director: Honourable Ms W Ngwenya, MP House Chairperson: Members Support and Oversight |
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16h30-17h00 | Strengthening the NCOP Rules for Effective Budget and Fiscal Oversight and Accountability
Adv M E Phindela Secretary to the NCOP |
17h00-17h20 | Discussion and responses |
17h20-17h30 | Closing Remarks and way forward
Honourable Mr S J Mohai, MP Chief Whip of the NCOP |