#Auditor-General

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.

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke reported that the City of Cape Town has regressed in its supply chain management and procurement practices, resulting in non-compliance issues. This regression has contributed to the municipality receiving an unqualified audit with findings, according to Maluleke.

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has reported concerning declines in the financial health and service delivery of South Africa's eight largest municipalities, highlighting the need for immediate action to address these issues.

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.

The Lagos State Civil Service Commission has completed the screening process for the appointment of an Auditor-General, focusing on transparency and merit to select qualified professionals for the role. This initiative aims to ensure that the selection process is fair and adheres to professional standards.

The Auditor-General's latest report on local authorities' financial matters was released today. Alice Muller, the portfolio head at the Auditor-General of South Africa, discusses the key findings of the report.