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
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Karoo Hoogland
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 94M2023/24
Reported revenueR 76,6MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,377%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage12,369 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 89,8M | R 72,7M |
| 2023/24 | R 94M | R 76,6M |
| 2024/25 | R 94,2M | R 81,6M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,39% |
| 2023/24 | 0,377% |
| 2024/25 | Not reported |
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 29 615 488,00 |
| Electricity | R 17 792 066,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 8 469 168,00 |
| Sewerage | R 8 238 138,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 7 543 942,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 7 107 119,00 |
| Roads | R 5 223 215,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 4 845 229,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 356 412,00 |
| Property Services | R 1 063 500,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 823 205,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 821 330,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 800 799,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 199 773,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 53 960,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 43 414,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 26 341,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 2 255,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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Audit evidenceDisclaimer of opinion
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Audit evidenceOutstanding
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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 | 0,377% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 12,369 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -22,723% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |