The PSC revealed a 32% regression in timely payments during the 2024–2025 financial year.
According to the PSC’s quarterly bulletin, national departments paid 143 245 invoices later than 30 days, with an outstanding value of $370 million as of the end of the financial year.
“This indicates a regression of 32%, or 34 328 invoices, when compared to the number of invoices paid after 30 days by national departments in the 2023–2024 financial year,” said Public Service Commissioner, Anele Gxoyiya.
The PSC has called for strict consequences management against Accounting Officers who fail to comply with the legal requirement to pay service providers within 30 days of receiving an invoice.
Gxoyiya warned that persistent non-payment not only undermines service delivery but also jeopardises the sustainability of small and medium enterprises that rely on timely government payments.
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