APPOINTMENT OF A FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR TO UNDERTAKE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION INTO THE WHISTLE-BLOWER REPORT AND, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS…

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The purpose is to outsource the services of a Forensic Investigator to undertake a forensic investigation into a whistle-blower report and conduct an irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure determination test as required by the PFMA. This includes interviewing individuals, examining documentation, interviewing employees, site visits, determining compliance with laws and policies, and identifying root causes of expenditure issues. The investigation will cover specific periods and amounts of irregular expenditure, and the service provider must assess historical determination reports and provide guidance.