C I G FA R O I N T E R V I E W
RESPONSIBLE & ACCOUNTABLE INTERVIEW WITH CIGFARO PRESIDENT, PEET DU PLESSIS The Chartered Institute of Government Finance and Risk Officers (CIGFARO) is recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a professional body furthering the interests and best practices regarding financial management in the public sector. CIGFARO seeks to further the interests of the public sector in the financial, internal audit, and related monitoring and management professions by advising institutions, commissions, and other bodies and persons. They advise within the national and provincial government spheres, as well as at related institutions and other recognised national associations, on matters affecting the public sector and financial viability and sustainability in particular.
What steps have been taken or
hold our members to be fully accountable,
processes put in place by CIGFARO
to showcase an excellent work ethic and
to ensure corruption is rooted out?
mentor our future government
Last year, we had a very successful 89
th
annual conference with an appropriate theme: “A new dawn for the public sector”. Key highlights of the conference were the constant reflection on the ethical behaviour and integrity of officials. CIGFARO as a professional body takes this matter seriously and subscribes to any initiative that will eradicate and prevent unethical behaviour.
finance officials. How has technology helped CIGFARO? Has it posed any challenges? Introducing social media platforms to our members has been an exciting journey from which I believe we are all learning. We cannot ignore artificial intelligence and are continuously striving to optimise content relevant to our audience. This helps us to
In my address there was a call for us to be
understand our customers and respond to
responsible and accountable managers who
their requirements.
embrace the code of ethics which requires professionalism in the public sector.
What needs to be done in the broader
PEET DU PLESSIS
sense to guarantee municipalities and
CONTACT DETAILS
How do you measure the institute’s
other government departments are
success?
financially sustainable?
Physical Address: 28 Fortress Street, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1620
The success of professional institutions and
Local government is in the unique position
associations is mainly reflected behind the
of being able to raise funds. This privilege
scenes. We measure our success by how
is not afforded, to the same extent, at
Telephone: +27 (11) 394 0879
well our stakeholders are doing; our main
provincial and national government levels –
role is to further the interest of the public
where the main income streams come from
Fax: +27 (0)11 394 0886 +27 (0)11 975 8487
sector in the financial and related professions
taxation and the raising of funds falls within
Email: ceo@cigfaro.co.za
by advising institutions, commissions, and
the domain of a small number
other bodies and persons.
of departments.
Website: www.cigfaro.co.za
Are there any strategies CIGFARO has
In order to ensure sustainability, local
in place to promote accountability and
government needs to look at the level of
good governance?
services required, the economic constraints
The institute would like to ensure that
and revenue potential for their particular
CIGFARO members are recognised
area. This will determine the administrative
nationally as adhering to a strict ethical code
systems and processes to be implemented,
of conduct and work standard. Through
thereby ensuring correct and accurate
this national recognition, we would like to
billing and recovery.
Postal Address: PO Box 4003, Kempton Park, 1620
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