UNPAID SERVICE PROVIDERS IMBIZO PROGRESS UPDATE!

The MEC of Finance, Hon. Nkululeko Dunga notes the progress of payment of unpaid service providers by the Gauteng Provincial Government and commends the Gauteng Provincial Treasury team for working with service providers to address their challenges of unpaid invoices that has applied itself with dedication and admirable commitment.

Thus far, all queries raised during the Imbizo have been acknowledged and captured, with a total of 91 queries officially logged.

The respective Departments are actively addressing the matters raised and engaging directly with affected service providers where additional information or clarification is required.

As communicated previously, invoices to a value of R47.8 million were paid during the first week after the Imbizo.

In addition, a further R28.9 million has been released for payment in relation to queries raised at the Imbizo, up to the end of last week.

Consequently, more than R76.7 million in outstanding invoices has now been either settled or released for payment.

Remaining invoices, where the required verification and three-way matching processes have been completed, are being prioritised by Departments for payment.

Departments continue to review and resolve outstanding cases to ensure all valid invoices are processed and paid as expeditiously as possible.

Service providers are reminded that any outstanding invoice-related queries may still be submitted to the dedicated support email address, IMS.Registrations@gauteng.gov.za for assistance and follow-up.

The MEC, under the political leadership of the Premier, commits to ensuring that Gauteng Provincial Government finds a long-term sustainable solution to deal with all accruals and to avoid a situation wherein service providers have delivered on their appointed services and don’t get paid on time.

The MEC will continue to provide detailed reports until all service providers who attended the Imbizo have been addressed.