Review source values
Reported asset values, cash or the repairs-to-asset ratio triggered a quality check. An unusual asset base or a source classification change may explain this. Raw arithmetic remains visible; the resilience score is withheld.
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Eastern Cape / B / EC442
Umzimvubu
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 443,5M2023/24
Reported revenueR 374,7MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio1,967%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-6,462 monthsLiquidity indicator
Evidence has limits
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 402,6M | R 361,2M |
| 2023/24 | R 443,5M | R 374,7M |
| 2024/25 | R 465,3M | R 453,6M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 2% |
| 2023/24 | 1,967% |
| 2024/25 | 1,545% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Finance | R 150 275 313,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 61 454 280,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 46 445 588,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 38 064 241,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 23 980 723,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 22 785 706,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 21 018 206,00 |
| Roads | R 18 993 765,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 15 161 403,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 14 002 521,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 10 619 940,00 |
| Human Resources | R 10 189 201,00 |
| Governance Function | R 5 852 473,00 |
| Information Technology | R 2 715 300,00 |
| Asset Management | R 1 181 059,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 725 514,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 19 627,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
Unqualified - No findings
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Source link unavailableUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceQualified
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 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 | 1,967% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -6,462 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -18,362% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |