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Audit uncovers 687 excess staff at Treasury

The Auditor General says the National Treasury has hundreds of excess staff, putting a spotlight on the State department that draws one of the highest wage bills from the Exchequer.

The latest audit report indicates that 687 staff have been hired to positions created without authorisation or seconded to posts above the approved headcount.

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