# Eskom says it is conducting an ongoing, iterative process to strengthen governance and internal control frameworks for contract management and operational emergencies. This follows shortcomings identified during the investigation of diesel procurement and storage contracts. The investigation confirmed instances of non-adherence to the power utility’s processes regarding payments made to certain suppliers under emergency approvals that did not comply with its delegations of authority. Eskom says about 38-billion-rand in irregular expenditure was identified, while stressing that operational pressures do not excuse governance failures.
Eskom is strengthening governance frameworks and procurement controls following diesel investigation