Auditorgeneral reveals shocking state of south africas municipalities. The auditor general act requires that i report, at least annually. Pennsylvania department of the auditor general reports. The 2016 report was released yesterday on the heels of a recent announcement by the auditor general that the properties of even dead people who received or. Bonnie lysyk mba, fcpa, fca, lpa is the auditor general. Report of the auditorgeneral to the gauteng provincial. The auditorgeneral ag, kimi makwetu, today reported minimal improvements in the audit results of south africas municipalities. Report of the auditor general to the house of assembly update on recommendations from the 2012 annual report.
These outcomes show a yearonyear gradual improvement towards unquali. The auditor general s department augd conducted a special audit of the caribbean maritime university cmu for the period 2016 17 to 201819 in response to. The oag worked with maca from october 2015 through august 2016 to complete the audit. The audit reports for 55 3 municipalities and 52 special districts, or 4. This general report deals with the audit outcomes of local government for the financial year ended 30 june 2018. This may compromise the number of audit findings which are presented in her report.
The auditor general reports directly to parliament on the audits and examinations of state and local government agencies covering financial reports and operations, controls and matters of public interest. A maximum of 25% of municipalities with qualified opinions. General report on the audit outcomes of the eastern cape local government 201011 11 our reputation promisemission the auditor general of south africa agsa has a constitutional mandate and, as the supreme audit institution sai of south africa. The auditor general s report provides a summary of the results of the audits, highlights the financial performance, key issus of the audit opinions, and other significant governance, internal control and financial management issues in sagcs for the year ending 30 june 2012.
Auditor general report 2016 municipal and community affairs. The chairperson welcomed members of the portfolio committee and everyone in attendance, and informed them that the purpose of the meeting was to hear the auditorgenerals ags report on the audit outcomes of the 20162017 financial year fy. This was revealed by auditor general kimi makwetu when he released the audit outcomes for the 2016 17 financial. Auditorgeneral reveals shocking state of south africas. This document was prepared pursuant to and under the authority vested in the auditor general by arizona. The performance audit process results in recommendations, which initiate a process of renewal and change, leading to greater efficiency and effectiveness in government administration. Local government 11 context the victorian local government sector consists of 79 councils, 10 regional library corporations and 16 associated entities. Auditorgeneral kimi makwetu releases municipal audit. Report of the auditorgeneral for the financial year ended december 31, 2016 on appropriation accounts, finance and revenue statements and fund accounts. You can browse through them by year of publication or according to topics that interest you. A report presents summary statistical data on all local government pension plans and provides analysis to increase the awareness of local government retirement issues and trends.
Effective internal audit activities in local government. May 23, 2018 the overall audit outcomes of the 257 municipalities in the country have regressed. This general report deals with the audit outcomes of local. The auditor general of south africa agsa is an office established by the 1996 constitution of south africa and is one of the chapter nine institutions intended to support democracy, although its history dates back at least 100 years. We focus on auditing areas that matter to achieve the countrys sustainable developmental goals and objectives.
This 2015 2016 annual report presented here by the steve tshwete local municipality seeks to first meet the legal requirement as set out by various pieces of legislation such as section 46 of the local government. Main reasons for financial reporting consultants being ineffective at municipalities. Our remit aims at helping those who deliver public services to strengthen good governance, enhance performance and services. Office of the auditorgeneral of zimbabwe 5th floor, burroughs house 48 george silundika avenue harare, zimbabwe. In florida, the auditor general is a constitutional officer appointed by the legislative auditing committee and confirmed by both houses of the legislature. Auditor general s reportpublic transport service corporation 29th june 2016 2 report of the auditor general of the republic of trinidad and tobago on a special audit of the public transport service corporation this report has been prepared under section 116 of the constitution of the. Auditorgeneral laments lack of accountability as he releases. This report is divided into three sections, with the. Victorian auditor general s report results of 2016 17 audits. Saapam limpopo chapter 5th annual conference proceedings 2016. This was revealed by auditor general kimi makwetu when he released the audit outcomes for the 2016 17 financial year in cape town. In his report makwetu said that of the 257 municipalities.
Municipal finance management act mfma general reports these reports are the outcome of the audits conducted by the agsa at all the south african local government entities, municipalities and municipal entities across the nine provinces. This report, as in previous submissions, is divided into three sections. The municipal finance management act mfma consolidated general reports are based on audit work performed on municipalities and their entities. Auditorgeneral laments lack of accountability as he releases declining local government audit results cape town the auditorgeneral ag, kimi makwetu, today reported an overall deterioration in the audit results of south africas municipalities for 201617. Democratically elected councillors govern councils, and their operations are managed by. As the states independent external auditor, the auditor general provides unbiased, timely, and relevant information that the legislature, floridas citizens, public entity management, and other stakeholders can use to promote government accountability and stewardship and improve government operations. The auditor general s report highlights the financial performance contained in the audited financial statements, concerns raised in his audit reports, and other significant governance, internal control and financial management issues for the ministries, portfolios and offices. Local government 11 victorias constitution recognises local government as one tier of government. Auditorgeneral ag, kimi makwetu, has released the latest municipal audit results, showing an overall decline for the 201718 financial year. Transmitted herewith is a report of the auditor general, a questionsandanswers document on the department of economic security, division of children, youth and familieschild protective serviceschild and family advocacy centers. Auditor general report volume iv november 2016 volume iv this volume focuses on matters arising from the annual financial audit of the provincial government and crown agencies including observations on pension plans, nursing homes, and the financial condition of the province. In accordance with the public audit act of south africa, 2004 act no.
Audit of the financial statements of the province business plan of the office of the auditor general business plan 201718, 201819, 201920 business plan 201415, 201516, 2016 17 business plan 201112, 2012, 2014 business plan 200809, 200910, 201011activity plan transition reports on the business plan. The auditorgeneral of south africa agsa has a constitutional mandate and, as the supreme audit institution sai of south africa, it exists to strengthen our countrys democracy by enabling oversight, accountability and governance in the public sector through auditing, thereby building public confidence. Financial reports, auditor general report, performance audit. It precedes the amendments to the public audit act, which became effective on 1 april 2019. State of ri comprehensive annual financial report, fy ended june 30, 2016 available from department of administration office of accounts and controls web site state of ri comprehensive annual financial report, fy ended june 30, 2016 summary gasb 68 reports june 30, 2015 measurement date for fy 2016 employer reporting. There was a reduction of stations visited by the auditorgeneral in 2016 316 stations by 32. Ncube minister of finance and economic development new government complex samora machel avenue harare. Report includes a list of statutory and fiscal changes recommended by the auditor general for legislative consideration as well as our projected 2year work plan identifying the audit and other accountability activities expected to be undertaken during the 2016 17 and 201718 fiscal years. Auditor general s office working to the best extent possiblemarch 24, 2020 during this time, when the province is helping to contain the spread of the covid19 virus, the office of the auditor general of ontario is continuing to fulfill its responsibilities to the best extent possible. Annual audit report 2016 8 introduction public sector external audit is conducted by the auditor general supported by national audit office. Auditorgeneral flags lack of accountability as the major cause of. Only 8% of the municipalities managed to produce quality financial statements and performance reports and to comply with key legislation, thereby receiving a clean audit.
The audit outcomes of 27% of the municipalities regressed of which 7% were from a clean audit status and those of only 9% improved. Report of the auditor general on the public accounts of the. Victorian auditorgenerals report results of 201718 audits. I am pleased to provide the auditor generals annual report for the period november 1. This report and other reports prepared by the auditor general are available at. The auditor general is the independent auditor of the south australian public sector. Office of the auditor general wa annual report 2015 2016 1 about our report welcome to our 201516 annual report, which provides a comprehensive look at our performance and the services we have delivered during the year to inform parliament on. Democratically elected councillors govern councils, and their operations are managed by a councilappointed chief executive officer. This includes state agencies, counties, municipalities, special districts. This integrated annual report is available on the agsa website za 89 audit committee report 92 remuneration committee report 93 deputy auditorgenerals report 94 independent auditors report 97 independent assurance report on selected key performance indicators 99 statement of financial position 100 statement of surplus or. Auditorgeneral of south africa annual report 20172018. Performance audit report of the auditor general on road safety in ghana ii are limited in the public sector compared to the private one. Excellence in auditing for the benefit of floridians.
Auditor generals report 4 public accounts of trinidad and tobago 2016 auditors responsibility 3. It is the last product or service in the accounting process. The sector delivers a range of services to local municipalities including operating. Office of the auditor general newfoundland and labrador. The agsa annually produces audit reports on all government departments, public entities, municipalities and public institutions. Detailed report of the auditor general on the consolidated government of uganda financial statements for the financial year ended 30th june 2016 this section outlines the detailed audit findings, management responses and my recommendations in. Irregular expenditure is increasing, but the auditor general is using more of its powers to get the money back. Municipal pension reporting program pa auditor general. May 23, 2018 auditorgeneral laments lack of accountability as he releases declining local government audit results cape town the auditorgeneral ag, kimi makwetu, today reported an overall deterioration in the audit results of south africas municipalities for 201617.
Consolidated general report of municipal audit outcomes. Pretoria the auditorgeneral ag, kimi makwetu, today released yet another set of municipal audit results that show an overall decline in audit results for the 201718 financial year. Please note that pdf and physical copies of the report will be available after it has been presented to the house of. Auditor general report 2016 municipal and community. Below you will find online versions of our annual reports. The report shows that the municipality has taken extraordinary measures to attend to the basic service needs of all residents in the city despite the reduced allocation by the national treasury. Audit outcomes and their role in clean administration in. Auditorgeneral flags lack of accountability as the major. Auditorgeneral ag, kimi makwetu published the municipal audit report for the. Announcing his offices latest municipal audit outcomes, the ag. Reputation promise the auditor general of south africa agsa has a constitutional mandate and, as the supreme audit institution sai of south africa, it exists to strengthen our countrys. Financial state of municipalities has worsened ag the. This report reflects the work of the office of the auditor general over the past year focusing on specific programs within government departments and agencies.
Makwetus report on the 201617 local government audit results comes a few. Mr kimi makwethu, auditor general ag, said the 2016 17 public finance management act pfma report had not yet been officially launched, but he would give an analysis of the audit outcomes for all the provinces, as well as all the national departments and their entities. The auditor general of south africa agsa identified three key. Report 2016 17 of the auditor general of south africa. The office of the auditor general of ontario is an independent office of the legislative assembly that conducts valueformoney and financial audits of the provincial government, its ministries and agencies. Auditor generals report parliament of the republic of fiji. To simplify our reporting and ensure that our message is focused, this report centres on only the municipalities. For the 201617 audit season, we have fully implemented our. A constitutional officer a legislative officer a certified public accountant the states independent external auditor. The audit reports for 53 9 municipalities and 44 special districts,or 4 percent of the.
Harrisburg april 9, 2020 auditor general eugene depasquale today said he will follow up on his 2016 audit of pennsylvanias six veterans homes operated by the department of military and veterans a. Code requires that the auditor general report annually to council on the activities of the office and the savings achieved. A separate report was issued related to the consolidated summary financial statements for the year ended march 31, 2016. The financial state of municipalities across the country continues to worsen said auditor general ag kimi makwetu on wednesday. Office of the auditor general performance audit report great lakes water quality bond fund expenditures department of environmental quality november 2016 761040016 state of michigan auditor general doug a.
Dear sir, i hereby submit my report on the audit of local authorities in terms of section 3092 of the. Nov 29, 2017 victorian auditorgenerals report results of 201617 audits. The first section deals with the performance of the auditor general s department augd for the. I am pleased to present my annual report for the year 20182019. In response to the audit, maca produced an action plan to address the recommendations made by the auditor. For information on reports from earlier years, please contact us at 416 3272381.
Municipal finance management act, 2003 56 of 2003 in terms of section 92 of the act, the auditor general must audit and report on the accounts. Municipalities that have only defined contribution plans can never be considered distressed and are not listed. The financial statements are free from material misstatements in other words, a financially unqualified audit opinion and there are no material findings on reporting on performance objectives or noncompliance with legislation. Municipality following an earlier redefinition of the borders of the metro by the municipal. On performance reports, the quality submitted for auditing had slightly improved but some of the performance indicators and targets were not. Auditorgeneral laments lack of accountability as he. Office of the auditor general performance audit report brownfield redevelopment financing program department of environmental quality and michigan strategic fund, department of talent and economic development february 2018 186042017 state of michigan auditor general doug a. The pennsylvania department of the auditor general is the chief fiscal watchdog. Taxable property values and taxes levied in the 2016 calendar year. State law requires various entities, including counties, school districts, charter schools, charter technical career centers, the florida virtual school, certain municipalities, certain special districts, and certain nonprofit and forprofit organizations to submit financial audit reports to the auditor general. Auditorgeneral south africa on its role and challenges pmg. In october 2016, a team from the national state auditors association nsaa completed an.
As a result, the accountability for financial and performance management continues to worsen in most municipalities. Mmdas chop money 2016 auditorgenerals report reveals. This annual report accordingly provides information on the auditor generals office 2016activities, quantifiable financial and nonfinancial benefits. Province my 201011 general report summarising the results of the audit outcomes of local government for the. Auditor general depasquale to follow up on audit of pa veterans homes, ensure covid19 wait list is properly managed. Releasing his latest report on the performance of south africas municipalities, makwetu. The auditor generals responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on the audit and to report thereon in accordance with section 116 2 and 4 of the constitution. The report of the auditor general on the public accounts of the republic of trinidad and tobago for. Auditorgeneral south africa agsa mandate and method of work the auditorgeneral ag, mr kimi makwetu, took the committee through the mandate, role, functions, strategy plan and current focus of the agsa, in addition to issues the agsa believed required the committees attention. Report on the audit of the annual performance report introduction and scope 17. The auditor general can express one of the following audit opinions. R321 million for financially distressed municipalities and 1% debtors is.
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