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
Northern Cape / B / NC071
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A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 165,7M2022/23
Reported revenueR 131,7MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,577%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage70,701 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 165,7M | R 131,7M |
| 2023/24 | R 111,1M | R 165,8M |
| 2024/25 | R 163,2M | R 162,1M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,577% |
| 2023/24 | 0,471% |
| 2024/25 | 0,428% |
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 66 454 847,00 |
| Finance | R 29 237 357,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 25 929 380,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 11 402 611,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 8 092 904,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 7 956 167,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 4 083 702,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 3 378 832,00 |
| Sewerage | R 3 170 199,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 2 406 548,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 1 521 196,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 343 886,00 |
| Property Services | R 374 834,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 327 608,00 |
| Information Technology | R 16 105,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 1 346,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 0,577% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 70,701 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -25,784% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |