Parliament is calling for stronger consequence management in the Department of Correctional Services [SOUND]

# Parliament’s Select Committee on Security and Justice has expressed concern over the Department of Correctional Services’ regression to a disclaimer audit opinion for the 2025/2026 financial year. The department achieved 85-percent of its annual performance targets, but this is not matched by sound financial management, credible reporting and effective internal controls. Committee chairperson Jane Seboletswe Mananiso says they are calling for urgent corrective action, stronger consequence management and a clear plan to prevent recurring audit failures: