According to a report by the Auditor-General of South Africa, only 39 municipalities received clean audits. Sharrone Adams, head of audit, highlighted issues at the metro level, stating that officials often do not behave ethically, experience conflicts of interest, and fail to act in the best interest of their institutions.

A Public Service Commission audit has revealed that Dorcas Oduor's State Law Office hired unqualified State Counsel and ghost recruits. Court records indicate findings of contempt and involvement in a forged-will scandal, suggesting that the office has consistently operated outside the constitutional framework it is meant to uphold, according to Kenya Insights.

According to The Citizen, Auditor-General Maluleke has raised concerns over the financial audits of all metropolitan municipalities, highlighting R62.12 billion in debt write-offs and R1.61 billion spent on consultants. Despite these expenditures, 61% of the municipalities submitted flawed financial statements, prompting alarm ahead of the upcoming elections.

A recent report from South Africa's Auditor-General highlights significant issues regarding the performance of municipalities, indicating a lack of accountability among officials. The findings suggest that this situation is contributing to a decline in public trust and emphasizes the necessity for urgent reforms to enhance service delivery.

The Auditor-General has released a report indicating poor financial management in municipalities, marking the first issuance of a certificate of debt to recover financial losses from a municipal accounting officer. Additionally, 76 municipal officials have been referred for investigation due to these financial discrepancies, highlighting ongoing issues in municipal governance, according to Moneyweb.

Finance MEC Dunga emphasized the need for stricter consequences for accounting officers and municipal managers who do not resolve material irregularities in municipal audits. He stated that unresolved audit findings lead to residents being deprived of the quality services they deserve.