The Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration (MoPAGPA) says in the explanatory notes for supplementary estimates that the funds would be used to strengthen capabilities of the Peter Magosi-led DIS. “Specifically, the funds will be used for the development of the necessary infrastructure, which includes acquisition of the requisite hardware and software. The work will cover the design, development and integration of security systems to enhance cyber security on government Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure as well as other security upgrades,” states a supplementary budget which is yet to be discussed this week in Parliament.
“The initiative will not require additional National Development Plan 11 Total Estimated Cost (TEC) as it will be accommodated within the available TEC balance. The required annual provision of P50, 000, 000 will be wholly offset by P10, 300, 000. The MoPAGPA infrastructure project, specifically the refurbishment of Office of the President (OP) facility (Orapa House) sub project will not fully utilise the allocated budget due to late procurement processes.”
