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 254,3M | R 242,2M |
| 2023/24 | R 326,1M | R 245M |
| 2024/25 | R 351,7M | R 302,1M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,359% |
| 2023/24 | 1,602% |
| 2024/25 | 2,267% |
| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Roads | R 113 180 834,00 |
| Finance | R 56 650 302,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 48 579 964,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 43 796 775,00 |
| Human Resources | R 33 489 711,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 19 306 077,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 11 075 123,00 |
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,602% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 11,033 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 | -33,117% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |