Review source values
Reported asset values, cash or the repairs-to-asset ratio triggered a quality check. An unusual asset base or a source classification change may explain this. Raw arithmetic remains visible; the resilience score is withheld.
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North West / B / NW405
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A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 2,1B2022/23
Reported revenueR 1,8BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio-7,535%Outside comparable range · Source review needed
Cash coverage-9,969 monthsLiquidity indicator
Evidence has limits
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 2,1B | R 1,8B |
| 2023/24 | R 2,7B | R 1,8B |
| 2024/25 | R 2,6B | R 2,3B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | -7,535% |
| 2023/24 | -6,909% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 742 468 671,00 |
| Finance | R 338 062 496,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 276 012 419,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 77 508 964,00 |
| Roads | R 71 220 924,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 68 728 613,00 |
| Civil Defence | R 57 202 936,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 54 396 708,00 |
| Sewerage | R 47 142 632,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 45 531 890,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 45 442 669,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 44 970 823,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 33 436 700,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 28 077 744,00 |
| Asset Management | R 27 730 698,00 |
| Human Resources | R 26 186 557,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 25 192 478,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 22 496 004,00 |
| Information Technology | R 18 127 633,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 18 093 877,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 17 268 213,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 13 604 265,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 10 158 425,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 8 980 325,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 8 211 826,00 |
| Laboratory Services | R 4 373 477,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 3 344 257,00 |
| Literacy Programmes | R 3 059 733,00 |
| Property Services | R 2 864 708,00 |
| Governance Function | R 2 351 629,00 |
| Biodiversity and Landscape | R 1 980 776,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 1 383 942,00 |
| Control of Public Nuisances | R 981 093,00 |
| Legal Services | R 858 266,00 |
| Air Transport | R 326 560,00 |
| Public Toilets | R 102 879,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 1,00 |
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 | -7,535% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -9,969 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -22,489% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |