1. Presentation of 2006/7 Annual Report and Financial Statements
Inkomati Catchment Management Agency
“Water for all in Inkomati”
Presentation by Sizile Ndlovu (CEO) and Nandha Govender (Acting Chairperson)

2. Introduction
The Inkomati CMA is required in terms of Schedule 4 of the NWA to table its annual report in Parliament
The Annual Report covers the period 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007
The Annual Report covers the activities and financial report of the ICMA as per the first Business Plan
KPMG: Internal Auditors
J.K Sithole & Co: Independent Auditors

3. Mandate of the CMA
In terms of section 80 of the NWA, the CMA has the following initial functions:
(a) to investigate and advise interested persons on the protection, use, development, conservation, management and control of the water resources in its water management area;
(b) to develop a catchment management strategy;
(c) to co‑ordinate the related activities of water users and of the water management institutions within its water management area;
(d) to promote the co‑ordination of its implementation with the implementation of any applicable development plan established in terms of the Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997); and
(e) to promote community participation in the protection, use, development, conservation, management and control of the water resources in its water management area.

4. Governance
The Governing Board and its Committees met regularly to conduct its business
Compliance with the Protocol on Corporate governance in the Public Sector and the Framework on corporate Governance of Public Entities
Board Members carried full fiduciary responsibility in terms of the National Water Act, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations
Board Charter and Committee TOR’s adopted
Ministerial priorities and DWAF strategic priorities incorporated into ICMA strategic priorities
Risk management policy, strategy and plans developed

5. Organisational Development
Staff appointed = 13 out of 17 posts
Bursaries = 9
Policies adopted = 17
Business Plan approved by Minister
Fully functional office in place
Official ICMA Launch on 2 November 2006
MoU for the secondment and transfer of DWAF staff approved
Pastel Accounting and Payroll System in place

6. Institutional Development & Stakeholder Involvement
Effective communication with and participation by all stakeholders
Institutional arrangements in place
Support to DWAF on establishment of WUA’s
Effective inter-governmental relations established
Trained CDFs and Ward Committees on Integrated Water Resources Management
Launch of Sediba Campaign
International Links: KOBWA, Lesotho and Groot Salland

7. Catchment Management Strategy and Planning
CMS development initiated
Catchment Visioning Process initiated
Preliminary Situation Assessment completed
Support and interaction with DWAF on Draft Water Allocation Plan
The CMS process will be completed by September 2008.
Hosting an Annual CMS Conference in corporation with Wits and WARD
Plan to transfer 35% of water to black hands by 2014.
Incorporating land reform into the process of accessing water

8. Water Use Management Financial
Requested the delegation of Water Use functions to ICMA
Support to DWAF on compulsory licensing process
Opportunities for Productive Water Use by Emerging Farmers developed
Financial
Sound Financial Management
Financial Management policies adopted

9. Statement of Financial Performance for the period ended 31 March 2007
Revenue
R 4,841,637
Operating Expenditure
R 4,242,764
Surplus from Operations
R ,873
Finance Revenue
R 2,470
Surplus for the year
R 601,343

10. Statement of Financial Position at 31 March 2007
Non-Current Assets
R ,874
Current Assets
R 2,973,145
Total Assets
R 3,569,019
Net Assets
R ,343
Non-Current Liabilities
R ,227
Current Liabilities
R 2,765,449
Net Assets & Liabilities

11. Challenges Business processes for funding of the ICMA
Delays in signing of MoU
Delegation of functions
Coherent support from DWAF

12. Conclusion Clean Audit Report
ICMA is in a sound financial position and is operating as a going concern
Positive Stakeholder perception of CMA: Agent of change and service delivery
Priority given to redressing the past imbalances and improving access to the water resources