Property analysts have raised concerns around wasteful expenditure on the project, saying the Public Works Department appears to have overcapitalized on the renovation.
Department spokesperson Mava Scott says none of the initiatives put forward to deal with the escalating wage bill propose specific numbers for retrenchments.
The Office of the Auditor-General says the department chose not to disclose almost R2,5 billion in other spending decisions that failed to follow the proper prescripts.
The city also says the ANC didn’t pay suppliers on time when it was running the city.
Hawks boss Berning Ntlemeza has confirmed four cases, but says they have requested more details from Prasa.
Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says the audit has identified key areas where government can operate more efficiently.
The state agency's top executives are appearing before Parliament's standing committee on public accounts to explain its wasteful spending identified by the Auditor-General.
Democratic Alliance David Maynier said there are many areas where government can save money.
Democratic Alliance David Maynier said there are many areas where government can save money.
Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says that the levels of adherence to audit recommendations are poor.
Makwetu will table audit outcomes for state institutions for the 2015/2016 financial year next month.
The opposition says the SIU estimates SA loses R30bn a year due to waste and corruption.
