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 95M2022/23
Reported revenueR 87,3MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio10,535%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage24,313 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 19 126 475,00 |
| Finance | R 17 500 787,00 |
| Roads | R 12 014 596,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 10 279 220,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 7 412 259,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 6 213 588,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 4 817 963,00 |
| Sewerage | R 4 687 847,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 4 375 052,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 2 413 737,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 950 937,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 1 803 916,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 828 364,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 760 555,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 337 868,00 |
| Tourism | R 270 000,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 181 359,00 |
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 | 10,535% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 24,313 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -8,792% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |