The Langeberg Municipality received an award for its fourth consecutive, and eleventh overall, Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) Clean Audit from the Auditor General SA (AGSA) for the 2021-’22 financial year at an event held in Saldanha Bay on Friday, 2 June.
Out of 257 municipalities in South Africa audited in the 2021-’22 local government audit outcomes, only 38 were able to achieve clean audits, 19 of them from the Western Cape. This accomplishment highlights dedication to excellence and adherence to all laws and regulations.
A clean audit means that it is an unqualified audit opinion with no findings and that all laws and regulations that were set are met.
The audit process includes that of the municipality’s financial affairs, tender processes, performance management systems and legal compliance in the finest detail. An unqualified audit report is a report that indicates that the financial statements are sound and free of material misstatements, but highlights some issues that need to be addressed.
The Municipal Manager, Daniel Lubbe, expressed his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the CFO, the administration, all personnel, and the councillors who ensured a clean administration.
He also emphasised that the municipality reached this significant milestone through its commitment to a clean administration, good governance, and sound financial management.
Executive Mayor Alderman Schalk van Eeden shared his pride stated: “This is the moment where we reap the rewards of our hard work. Langeberg Municipality consistently strives to be among the best municipalities, and this achievement is a testament to that. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the residents of Langeberg for their ongoing support and cooperation. Langeberg Municipality will continue to uphold our commitment to transparency and accountability.”
