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Special Audit Reports

Auditor-General of South AfricaRef: https://www.agsa.co.za/reports/special-audit-reports

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Collected on 26 June 2026

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The document describes AGSA's special audit reports, including their purpose, scope, and categories such as real-time audits and performance audits. It explains that these reports are issued following a directive and may address issues like flood relief funds and COVID-19 initiatives, with downloadable report files across various topics. It provides examples of specific special reports and notes their role in identifying poor financial management and encouraging corrective action.

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downloadable audit reportOngoing

Download follow-up performance audit of immigration process for undocumented immigrants at the Department of Home Affairs (2019)

This report evaluates the efficiency, fairness, and compliance of the immigration process for undocumented immigrants, aiming to improve service delivery and legal adherence.

Who it is for
Department of Home Affairs officials, immigration stakeholders, human rights groups
How to act on it
Visit the AGSA website and download the file named 'Follow-up performance audit of the immigration process for undocumented immigrants at the Department of Home Affairs 2019' with a file size of 16.15 MB
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Follow-up performance audit of the immigration process for undocumented immigrants at the Department of Home Affairs 2019 File size: 16.15 MB
downloadable audit reportOngoing

Download performance audit on water infrastructure at the Department of Water and Sanitation (2016)

This report evaluates the condition, maintenance, and strategic planning of water infrastructure across South Africa, assessing value for money and long-term sustainability.

Who it is for
Department of Water and Sanitation officials, municipal engineers, water service providers
How to act on it
Visit the AGSA website and download the file named 'Performance audit on water infrastructure at the Department of Water and Sanitation 2016' with a file size of 3.69 MB
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Performance audit on water infrastructure at the Department of Water and Sanitation 2016 File size: 3.69 MB
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Download real-time audit report on water boards

This report examines the financial management and operations of water boards, which play a key role in providing water to the public. It highlights issues related to their financial year-end and internal controls.

Who it is for
government officials, oversight bodies, civil society, public interest groups
How to act on it
Visit the AGSA website and download the file named 'Water boards reports' with a file size of 2.83 MB
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Download report Download report Real-time audits Real-time audits help to immediately identify poor financial management controls and encourage action from government and oversight bodies to prevent any further abuses, losses or mistakes. Water boards reports File size: 2.83 MB Water boards play an important role in providing water to all, but because their financial year-end ...
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Download third special report on financial management of government COVID-19 initiatives (2021)

This report continues the evaluation of the financial management of government’s pandemic relief efforts, focusing on ongoing challenges and corrective actions needed.

Who it is for
government accounting officers, oversight bodies, public officials, civil society
How to act on it
Visit the AGSA website and download the file named 'Third special report on the financial management of government covid-19 initiatives 2021' with a file size of 4.39 MB
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First special report on the financial management of government covid-19 initiatives 2020 File size: 4.88 MB Covid-19 reports File size: 6.13 MB Third special report on the financial management of government covid-19 initiatives 2021 File size: 4.39 MB
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Download performance audit of development of sustainable human settlements at the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements (2018)

This report examines how effectively the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements is developing sustainable housing and settlements, focusing on cost-efficiency and long-term impact.

Who it is for
Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements officials, housing developers, community representatives
How to act on it
Visit the AGSA website and download the file named 'Performance audit of the development of sustainable human settlements at the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements 2018' with a file size of 10.05 MB
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Performance audit of the development of sustainable human settlements at the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements 2018 File size: 10.05 MB
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Download follow-up performance audit at the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on rehabilitation of derelict mines (2021)

This report assesses the progress made in rehabilitating derelict and ownerless mines, focusing on accountability, effectiveness, and value for money in this critical environmental and safety initiative.

Who it is for
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy officials, environmental regulators, public interest groups
How to act on it
Visit the AGSA website and download the file named 'Follow-up performance audit at the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on the rehabilitation of derelict and ownerless mines 2021' with a file size of 14.07 MB
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Follow-up performance audit at the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on the rehabilitation of derelict and ownerless mines 2021 File size: 14.07 MB
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Download first special report on flood relief funds (2022)

This is the Auditor-General’s first special report on the flood relief funds provided by government to respond to flooding. It evaluates the financial management of these funds and identifies potential shortcomings.

Who it is for
government accounting officers, oversight bodies, public officials, citizens affected by flood relief
How to act on it
Visit the AGSA website and download the file named 'First special report on flood relief funds 2022' with a file size of 3.59 MB
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First special report on flood relief funds 2022 File size: 3.59 MB This is the AGSA’s first special report on the flood relief funds provided by government to respond ...
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Download first special report on financial management of government COVID-19 initiatives (2020)

This report evaluates the financial management of the initial phase of government’s R500 billion emergency relief package during the pandemic, aiming to detect and address shortcomings quickly.

Who it is for
government accounting officers, health and social service officials, oversight bodies, public interest groups
How to act on it
Visit the AGSA website and download the file named 'First special report on the financial management of government covid-19 initiatives 2020' with a file size of 4.88 MB
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First special report on the financial management of government covid-19 initiatives 2020 File size: 4.88 MB Covid-19 reports File size: 6.13 MB Third special report on the financial management of government covid-19 initiatives 2021 File size: 4.39 MB

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Reference

https://www.agsa.co.za/reports/special-audit-reports

Key Takeaways

  • entity: Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA)
  • topic: special audit reports
  • categories: real-time audits, performance audits, other special investigations
  • purpose: issued after an audit following a directive
  • examples: first special report on flood relief funds (2022)
  • COVID-19 related reports and special reports (2020-2021)
  • delivery: downloadable report files with file sizes mentioned
  • outcome: enable accounting officers/authorities to respond to shortcomings
  • location: South Africa