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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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
Gauteng / B / GT423
Lesedi
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 1,4B2022/23
Reported revenueR 1BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio3,217%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage3,087 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
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| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 1,4B | R 1B |
| 2023/24 | R 1,3B | R 1,2B |
| 2024/25 | R 1,5B | R 1,3B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 3,217% |
| 2023/24 | 4,014% |
| 2024/25 | 4,354% |
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 516 589 226,00 |
| Sewerage | R 168 168 557,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 160 298 002,00 |
| Finance | R 160 281 651,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 66 267 507,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 47 835 736,00 |
| Property Services | R 40 772 514,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 29 831 300,00 |
| Roads | R 27 653 201,00 |
| Information Technology | R 24 871 017,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 19 151 418,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 18 467 510,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 17 588 747,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 16 034 582,00 |
| Biodiversity and Landscape | R 14 907 807,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 8 755 042,00 |
| Human Resources | R 8 690 457,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 6 651 558,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 6 476 460,00 |
| Housing | R 5 921 011,00 |
| Child Care Facilities | R 5 631 994,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 5 610 455,00 |
| Health Services | R 5 260 912,00 |
| Governance Function | R 3 180 903,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 2 265 704,00 |
| Asset Management | R 1 614 379,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 738 264,00 |
| Legal Services | R 17 540,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 2 400,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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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 | 3,217% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 3,087 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -34,774% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |