Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Municipality directoryEvidence note 01
2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12 2010/11
Eastern Cape / B / EC154
Port St Johns
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 254,3M2022/23
Reported revenueR 242,2MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio1,359%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage12,054 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
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| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 254,3M | R 242,2M |
| 2023/24 | R 326,1M | R 245M |
| 2024/25 | R 351,7M | R 302,1M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,359% |
| 2023/24 | 1,602% |
| 2024/25 | 2,267% |
Where expenditure goes
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| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Roads | R 59 725 404,00 |
| Finance | R 47 263 459,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 43 912 825,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 30 885 822,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 28 794 838,00 |
| Human Resources | R 24 006 370,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 19 756 078,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,359% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 12,054 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -5,004% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |