The office of the auditor general says the Joe Morolong and Madibeng local municipalies are the worst-run in the country, which is leading to disastrous terrible service delivery.
South Africa’s municipalities are in a disastrous state, with two receiving disclaimed audits for seven years in a row.
“The financial health of municipalities continued to deteriorate, partly because increased economic pressures meant that consumers were not paying their bills, but also because of poor financial management,” the AGSA said. All municipalities should aim for a clean audit, which contains financial statements that are free from material misstatements or other non-compliance with legislation.
During the 2021-22 period, 15 municipalities received disclaimed audit opinions, which accounts for almost 6% of all municipalities. This number can also increase as more audits are completed.
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