Last week Drakenstein Municipality received its eighth clean audit from the Auditor-General of South Africa.
It is one of 16 municipalities in the Western Cape that have received a clean audit for the 2021-’22 financial year.
“This is the municipality’s eighth clean audit and 15th unqualified audit opinion,” said Conrad Poole, Executive Mayor.
“It is the result of uncompromising fiscal discipline, clean governance and responsible financial management.
“We are delighted to again receive a clean bill of health from the Auditor-General. This clean audit is a testament to hard work and keeping our eye on the ball.
“I want to congratulate Dr Johan Leibbrandt, our City Manager, and his management team.”
According to the municipality, it was commended by the Auditor-General for sustaining its clean audit status and improving its financial viability, despite a struggling economy and increased financial pressure on businesses, residents and municipal finances.
Neighbouring municipalities that also received clean audits were the City of Cape Town, Swartland Municipality, Stellenbosch Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality and Theewaterskloof Municipality.
