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 / NC076
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A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 134,1M2022/23
Reported revenueR 94,3MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,668%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage49,188 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 134,1M | R 94,3M |
| 2023/24 | R 131,7M | R 87,7M |
| 2024/25 | R 135,4M | R 96,4M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,668% |
| 2023/24 | 0,68% |
| 2024/25 | 0,894% |
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 41 151 485,00 |
| Finance | R 30 395 663,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 20 532 505,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 11 040 948,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 6 409 105,00 |
| Sewerage | R 5 368 091,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 4 646 659,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 3 582 303,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 3 375 156,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 973 439,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 1 948 544,00 |
| Roads | R 1 888 594,00 |
| Property Services | R 1 488 969,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 304 106,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 14 406,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 3 580,00 |
Reporting & compliance
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 0,668% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 49,188 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -42,229% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |