FOR the first time in many years the Ugu district can be proud of its annual audit.
The Auditor-General’s report on spending and accounting for the region is a praiseworthy improvement.
Over the past few years these audits have received much criticism especially of cadre deployment.
South Coast municipalities and entities appear to have adopted the A-G’s ‘how to’ guide.
The cynics might argue it is because of the approaching 2016 local government elections, but it is evident that accountability is on the rise.
Municipal leaders can have pats on the back for the accomplishments but they need to remember this is a milestone and not the finishing post.
