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SINGAPORE – Workers’ Party chairman Sylvia Lim on Thursday (June 4) questioned the Government’s decision to task NTUC with the administration of a government support scheme, saying this could have implications for accountability.
She said the Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme (Sirs) involves the use of public funds and Singapore’s past reserves, and asked why there was a need to outsource the handling of applications and appeals to the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC).
“From a governance perspective, why was there a need to outsource the administration of Sirs appeals to NTUC in the first place? Was this done due to a lack of manpower or other reasons?
“Will this set a precedent for the Government to outsource its schemes to external parties to manage. What does this mean for government accountability?” she added during the debate on the Fortitude Budget.
Responding to the Aljunied GRC MP, labour chief Ng Chee Meng said NTUC got involved with Sirs when the Government made the request because it cares and also has the capability to help.
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