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
North West / B / NW403
City of Matlosana
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 4,7B2022/23
Reported revenueR 3,7BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio2,265%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage4,664 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 4,7B | R 3,7B |
| 2023/24 | R 5,2B | R 4,1B |
| 2024/25 | R 5,9B | R 4,7B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 2,265% |
| 2023/24 | 1,76% |
| 2024/25 | 1,982% |
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 1 725 360 462,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 1 002 773 098,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 331 232 287,00 |
| Finance | R 274 468 116,00 |
| Sewerage | R 220 259 510,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 219 677 575,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 209 798 834,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 175 992 112,00 |
| Roads | R 74 104 034,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 62 964 076,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 55 646 876,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 48 151 370,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 42 064 850,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 41 190 110,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 38 652 066,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 31 308 487,00 |
| Markets | R 26 209 355,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 23 245 046,00 |
| Legal Services | R 20 758 649,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 20 404 223,00 |
| Information Technology | R 20 012 432,00 |
| Housing | R 16 554 814,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 12 730 341,00 |
| Nature Conservation | R 11 077 753,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 8 763 663,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 6 294 952,00 |
| Governance Function | R 6 237 087,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 4 003 928,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 3 185 700,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 2 367 566,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 2 174 330,00 |
| Health Services | R 32 694,00 |
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 | 2,265% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 4,664 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -26,483% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |