Ombud Council AR 2026

PART F: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

18. We performed the procedures for the purpose of reporting material findings only; and not to express an assurance opinion or conclusion. 19. We did not identify any material findings on the reported performance information for the selected programme of selected subject matter with no material findings. Achievement of planned targets 20. The annual performance report includes information on reported achievements against planned targets and provides explanations for over- and under achievements. Report on compliance with legislation 21. In accordance with the PAA and the general notice issued in terms thereof, we must audit and report on compliance with applicable legislation relating to financial matters, financial management and other related matters. The Accounting Authority is responsible for the entity’s compliance with legislation. 22. We performed procedures to test compliance with selected requirements in key legislation in accordance with the AGSA findings engagement methodology. This engagement is not an assurance engagement. Accordingly, we do not express an assurance opinion or conclusion. 23. Through an established AGSA process, we selected requirements in key legislation for compliance testing that are relevant to the financial and performance management of the entity, clear to allow consistent measurement and evaluation, while also sufficiently detailed and readily available to report in an understandable manner. The selected legislative requirements are included in the annexure to this auditor’s report. 24. We did not identify any material non-compliance with the selected legislative requirements. Other information in the annual report 25. The Accounting Authority is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, which includes the directors’ report, and the audit committee’s report. The other information does not include the separate financial statements, the auditor’s report and the selected programme presented in the annual performance report that have been specifically reported on in this auditor’s report. 26. Our opinion on the financial statements and our findings on the reported performance information and compliance with legislation do not cover the other information and we do not express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion on it. 27. In connection with our audit, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the separate financial statements and the selected programme presented in the annual performance report, or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 28. If based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement in this other information we are required to report that fact

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