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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Report on the annual • the indicators are well defined to ensure that
performance report they are easy to understand and can be applied
consistently, as well as verifiable so that I can
12. In accordance with the Public Audit Act 25 of 2004 confirm the methods and processes to be used
(PAA) and the general notice issued in terms thereof, for measuring achievements
I must audit and report on the usefulness and • the targets can be linked directly to the
reliability of the reported performance information achievement of the indicators and are specific,
against predetermined objectives for the selected time bound and measurable to ensure that it is
material performance indicators presented in the easy to understand what should be delivered and
annual performance report. The accounting authority by when, the required level of performance as
is responsible for the preparation of the annual well as how performance will be evaluated
performance report.
• the indicators and targets reported on in the
13. I selected the following material performance annual performance report are the same as those
indicators related to programme 2 — core research committed to in the approved initial or revised
presented in the annual performance report for the planning documents
year ended 31 March 2024. I selected those indicators • the reported performance information is
that measure the public entity's performance on presented in the annual performance report in
its primary mandated functions and that are of the prescribed manner
significant national, community or public interest.
• there is adequate supporting evidence for the
• 2.1.1 Number of accepted and published journal achievements reported and for the reasons
articles, book chapters and books by the provided for any over- or underachievement of
SAMRC affiliated and/or funded authors targets.
• 2.1.2 Number of accepted and published 16. I performed the procedures to report material
journal articles by SAMRC grant-holders findings only; and not to express an assurance
with acknowledgement of the SAMRC
opinion or conclusion.
• 2.2.1 Number of accepted and published journal 17. I did not identify any material findings on the reported
articles where the first and/or last author is performance information for the selected indicators.
affiliated to the SAMRC
• 2.3.1 Number of research grants awarded by the Report on compliance
SAMRC
with legislation
14. I evaluated the reported performance information 18. In accordance with the PAA and the general notice
for the selected material performance indicators
against the criteria developed from the performance issued in terms thereof, I must audit and report on
management and reporting framework, as defined compliance with applicable legislation relating
in the general notice. When an annual performance to financial matters, financial management and
report is prepared using these criteria, it provides other related matters. The accounting authority is
useful and reliable information and insights to users responsible for the public entity's compliance with
on the public entity's planning and delivery on its legislation.
mandate and objectives. 19. I performed procedures to test compliance with
15. I performed procedures to test whether: selected requirements in key legislation in accordance
with the findings engagement methodology of
• the indicators used for planning and reporting on the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA). This
performance can be linked directly to the public engagement is not an assurance engagement.
entity's mandate and the achievement of its Accordingly, I do not express an assurance opinion or
planned objectives conclusion.
• all the indicators relevant for measuring the
public entity's performance against its primary
mandated and prioritised functions and planned
objectives are included

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