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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Western Cape / B / WC051
Laingsburg
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 82,1M2022/23
Reported revenueR 77,3MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,852%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-1,834 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 82,1M | R 77,3M |
| 2023/24 | R 120,4M | R 104,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 106,9M | R 103,5M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,852% |
| 2023/24 | 0,398% |
| 2024/25 | 0,424% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 19 748 486,00 |
| Roads | R 13 307 419,00 |
| Electricity | R 12 347 271,00 |
| Finance | R 10 318 730,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 5 598 403,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 4 740 915,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 4 686 372,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 3 307 502,00 |
| Sewerage | R 2 565 232,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 1 516 209,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 333 475,00 |
| Property Services | R 911 775,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 765 899,00 |
| Tourism | R 388 413,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 385 334,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 84 766,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 56 728,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 44 733,00 |
| Air Transport | R 14 781,00 |
| Housing | R 6 376,00 |
| Health Services | R 273,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
Adverse opinion
Source link unavailableAdverse opinion
Audit evidenceAdverse opinion
Audit evidenceOutstanding
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceAn audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 0,852% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -1,834 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -6,258% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |