The Cabinet member responsible for social development must, in order to ensure that resources are available to implement diversion programmes as referred to in section 56(2) of the Act—
| (a) |
make sure that sufficient funds are allocated specifically for this purpose; |
| (b) |
set up systems and procedures to obtain external funding for the implementation of diversion programmes, if necessary; |
| (c) |
in compiling a budget for the implementation of the programmes, take into account— |
| (i) |
possible increases in the number of diversion orders issued; |
| (ii) |
increases in the cost of implementing programmes; |
| (iii) |
possible extensions of the duration of diversion programmes; and |
| (iv) |
any other expenditure relating to activities directly related to the implementation of diversion programmes; |
| (d) |
monitor the expenditure on a regular basis , among others by— |
| (i) |
determining the patterns of expenditure; and |
| (ii) |
determining the amount available on the budget and any outstanding commitments; |
| (e) |
take the necessary steps to reduce or eliminate unnecessary expenditure; |
| (f) |
consider patterns relating to the increase in the number of diversion orders issued with a view to determining the amount required for future funding; and |
| (g) |
ensure that funds allocated for the implementation of diversion programmes are not utilised for another purpose. |
Older Persons Act, 2006
