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
North West / B / NW394
Greater Taung
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 382,7M2022/23
Reported revenueR 298,7MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio3,739%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage5,353 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
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Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 382,7M | R 298,7M |
| 2023/24 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 2024/25 | Not reported | Not reported |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 3,739% |
| 2023/24 | Not reported |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 77 447 085,00 |
| Finance | R 72 226 796,00 |
| Roads | R 40 213 987,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 38 606 292,00 |
| Electricity | R 38 082 214,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 26 805 932,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 20 850 693,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 16 932 682,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 13 554 508,00 |
| Human Resources | R 6 874 963,00 |
| Sewerage | R 6 532 752,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 6 494 726,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 6 438 682,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 4 907 163,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 3 037 583,00 |
| Information Technology | R 2 947 886,00 |
| Property Services | R 377 600,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 363 442,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 19 000,00 |
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 | 3,739% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 5,353 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -28,108% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |