ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECLINE IN AUDIT FINDINGS SIGNALS STRENGTHENED MUNICIPAL OVERSIGHT
The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) convened yesterday, 17 March, and noted a positive downward trend in audit findings reported by the Auditor-General for the 2024/25 financial year.
Audit findings decreased significantly from 20 in the previous financial year to 13 in 2024/25, reflecting improved governance, strengthened oversight, and a growing commitment to accountability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Deputy Chairperson of MPAC Councillor Conrad Dlamini said: “This demonstrates that corrective actions implemented by the Municipality are yielding positive results, contributing to a more robust control environment. It lays a strong foundation for improved financial management, service delivery, and overall organisational performance.”
Key improvements include clearer assignment of responsibilities, increased responsiveness by management to both internal and external audit recommendations, and enhanced monitoring of internal controls.
In line with the Auditor-General’s recommendation to address Unauthorised, Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful (UIFW) expenditure decisively, the committee also considered several UIFW matters.
Following detailed review and motivation, MPAC supported the write-off of certain amounts relating to the Galleria and Musgrave Libraries, Disaster Management, Parks and Recreation, and Roads and Infrastructure Management Directorates.
These write-offs remain subject to approval by Full Council.
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
