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Empty promises — why SA local government fails the gogo test

The Auditor-General’s latest report exposes a systemic failure in local government, as municipalities continue to gamble on unfunded budgets, leaving essential services and communities behind.

  • 15% of municipalities achieved a clean audit, handling 8% of budget
  • 85% of municipalities submitted financial statements with material misstatements
  • R1.61-billion spent on consultants for credible statements, many still failed

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