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
Western Cape / B / WC052
Prince Albert
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 104,7M2023/24
Reported revenueR 98MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio10,073%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage25,123 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 95M | R 87,3M |
| 2023/24 | R 104,7M | R 98M |
| 2024/25 | R 109,2M | R 102,3M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 10,535% |
| 2023/24 | 10,073% |
| 2024/25 | 11,163% |
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 20 069 755,00 |
| Finance | R 16 530 669,00 |
| Roads | R 14 485 609,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 10 222 708,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 8 999 750,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 8 305 572,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 6 824 065,00 |
| Sewerage | R 5 076 843,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 3 807 089,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 2 420 935,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 189 444,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 1 982 144,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 1 791 152,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 1 210 853,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 612 539,00 |
| Tourism | R 140 000,00 |
| Security Services | R 71 847,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - No findings
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - No findings
Audit evidenceUnqualified - No findings
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - No findings
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 | 10,073% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 25,123 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -6,9% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |