Although the City of Ekurhuleni is disappointed that it could not obtain a clean audit, the ANC caucus still welcomed the report of the auditor general tabled at the monthly council meeting in Germiston on Thursday.
The ANC caucus said it was concerned by the fact that there was a slight regression on the audit outcomes.
This is qualified by some of the following material audit observations by the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA):
• Material misstatement in financial statements.
• The AGSA not being able to express an opinion due to lack of supporting documentation.
• Persistent non-compliance to supply chain management processes and procedures.
• Lack of leadership in ensuring adequate and effective internal control systems.
The caucus urged the executive and administration to attend to these material findings.
“On the same note, we must equally tighten and ensure strong oversight and monitoring at the level of council.
“If executed properly, all these efforts must result in improvement and take us to a clean audit,” the caucus said in a statement issued following the meeting.
“The caucus has confidence in this administration.
“It believes strongly and it expects the city to perform better in terms of its audit outcomes moving forward.
“On the same note, we welcomed the positive opinion in respect of our ability to deliver excellent and sustainable services to the people of Ekurhuleni.
“In this regard, it commends the great efforts by the executive and administration.
“Indeed, it is not all gloom and the caucus prides itself that it presides over a responsive municipality.
“The ANC caucus has committed to deliver excellent services to our people, coupled with a financially sound government.
“It further wants to send a strong message that unscrupulous activities resulting in the financial regression of the city must be attended to swiftly, with consequences.
“The ANC caucus has declared zero tolerance to maladministration, fraud, and corruption.
“Diligence and discipline must be the order of the day.
“The caucus of the ANC has consistently reiterated that the commitment to ensure impactful quality service delivery, along with clean administration and good governance, remain a standing commitment.”
