Parly wants a say in whether Treasury can withhold municipal funds
Earlier this year, National Treasury withheld equitable shares to 69 municipalities.
Parliament is considering the creation of regulations that would grant it the authority to intervene when the National Treasury withholds funds from municipalities, according to Zweli Mkhize, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs. In a recent move, the Treasury withheld funds from 69 municipalities due to concerns over financial mismanagement and non-compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act.
Mkhize emphasizes that citizens expecting service delivery should not be penalized for the mistakes of government officials. The committee is currently focused on developing internal regulations that would require Parliament to participate in the decision-making process if the Treasury decides to implement similar withholdings in the future.
Mkhize stresses that Parliament must either support or reject these regulations, ensuring that the final decision rests with the legislative body.
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