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 / EC441
Matatiele
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 530,4M2022/23
Reported revenueR 458,3MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio1,314%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage10,103 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 530,4M | R 458,3M |
| 2023/24 | R 601,8M | R 535,5M |
| 2024/25 | R 561,8M | R 553,5M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,314% |
| 2023/24 | 1,748% |
| 2024/25 | 1,543% |
Where expenditure goes
Eight largest reported categories are shown individually. All remaining reported categories are summed as “Other”; the exact data table lists each source category.
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| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 128 555 313,00 |
| Roads | R 105 688 983,00 |
| Finance | R 65 085 503,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 39 843 484,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 25 283 595,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 24 552 906,00 |
| Civil Defence | R 21 984 214,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 19 783 761,00 |
| Information Technology | R 19 777 710,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 16 797 981,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 14 833 007,00 |
| Human Resources | R 12 747 784,00 |
| Risk Management | R 8 176 457,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 7 946 648,00 |
| Asset Management | R 6 582 188,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 5 401 218,00 |
| Legal Services | R 3 779 149,00 |
| Governance Function | R 3 571 035,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
Qualified
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceUnqualified - No findings
Audit evidenceUnqualified - No findings
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceAn audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,314% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 10,103 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -15,739% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |