Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
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Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 313,1M | R 258,5M |
| 2023/24 | R 356,9M | R 279M |
| 2024/25 | R 320,9M | R 313,3M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,752% |
| 2023/24 | 6,18% |
| 2024/25 | 0,95% |
Eight largest reported categories are shown individually. All remaining reported categories are summed as “Other”; the exact data table lists each source category.
| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 117 863 842,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 79 733 921,00 |
| Health Services | R 48 888 560,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 35 000 843,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 22 606 068,00 |
| Finance | R 19 323 594,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 13 155 240,00 |
| Property Services | R 12 691 300,00 |
| Governance Function | R 3 796 797,00 |
| Human Resources | R 2 685 935,00 |
| Control of Public Nuisances | R 1 048 039,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 88 041,00 |
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 6,18% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 44,752 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. |
An audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
| Operating balance | -27,935% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |