# Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health has called for urgent improvements in governance, financial management, service delivery and accountability within the National Department of Health. According to the Auditor-General annual report, 187-million-rand in irregular expenditure remains unresolved, with 179-million-rand currently under investigation. In addition, a separate 106-million-rand connectivity contract has been referred to National Treasury and the Hawks for investigation. Committee chairperson, Faith Muthambi requested details on disciplinary action taken against officials implicated in cases of irregular expenditure.
Parliament calls for improvements in governance in Health Department