Financial Management of Parliament Act, 2009 (Act No. 10 of 2009)10. Combating Abuse of the Supply Chain Management System |
| (1) | The Accounting Officer must prevent abuse of and combat corruptive practices in the Supply Chain Management System by requiring officials, non employees and other persons involved in the Supply Chain Management System— |
| (a) | to recognise and declare any conflict of interest that may occur; |
| (b) | to treat all prospective and preferred suppliers in accordance with the Act and applicable legislation; |
| (c) | not to use their position for personal gain or to improperly benefit themselves or another person directly or indirectly; |
| (d) | not to compromise the credibility and integrity of the Supply Chain Management System through the acceptance of gifts or hospitality or any other act; and |
| (e) | to assist in combating fraud and corruption in the Supply Chain Management System. |
| (2) | The Accounting Officer must invalidate any recommendation or decision that was made, taken or in any way influenced by— |
| (a) | members of Parliament in contravention of this Act or any applicable code of conduct for members of Parliament; or |
| (b) | officials of Parliament in contravention of this Act or any applicable code of conduct. |
| (3) | The Accounting Officer must investigate any reasonable allegation of abuse of or corrupt practices in the Supply Chain Management System and institute civil or disciplinary action or prosecution, if applicable. |