The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is a schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, reporting directly to the Minister of Finance and to Parliament.

The FIC is an institution outside the public service but within the public administration as envisaged in section 195 of the Constitution.

In terms of Section 55 of the Public Finance Management Act and the applicable Regulations, the FIC is required to submit an annual report to the National Treasury.

These reports provide operational and performance achievements, as well as further information regarding the organisation during the prior financial year.