Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says government cannot afford to lose money because of neglect, inefficiencies or poor decision making. Makwetu said this when he released the report on the audit outcomes for municipalities for the financial year that ended in March 2019. “The levels of fruitless and wasteful expenditure have also increased. At the moment, in terms of all the municipalities that were audited, they have got an amount of about R2 billion worth of fruitless and wasteful … [Read more...] about Fruitless, wasteful expenditure at municipalities stands at R2 Billion
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Municipalities: Not much to go around
Auditor-General releases final municipal report Tabling his final audit report on municipalities of his seven-year term of office, Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says there is not much to go by in terms of audit outcomes. Makwetu said this when he released the report on the municipal audit outcomes for the period 2018-19. Releasing the report, titled “Not much to go around”, Makwetu said the report painted an undesirable picture of billions of rand in funds allocated to municipalities … [Read more...] about Municipalities: Not much to go around
Uitenhage News: Port Elizabeth Car Terminal Sails Through German Audit
Port Elizabeth Car Terminal Sails Through German Audit: VW South Africa manufactures the VW Polo and Polo Vivo models in Uitenhage, about 35km north west of PE – and has been exporting these models to destinations like European Markets for about 14 years ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. PE car terminal scores 96% on Volkswagen audit: Volkswagen Group South Africa manufactures the Polo and Polo Vivo models at its plant in Uitenhage, about 35 km north west of Port Elizabeth. The car maker … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Port Elizabeth Car Terminal Sails Through German Audit
Audit launched for Cal State San Marcos dean, whose expenses feature first class travel, chauffeurs and a $110 steak – Port Elizabeth Business News
Audit launched for Cal State San Marcos dean, whose expenses feature first class travel, chauffeurs and a 0 steak: Kenny Tran, a business marketing major who also serves as president ... 10:40 a.m. and stayed one night before setting out for Port Elizabeth, the records show. On his way east, Schroder stayed in a ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Teamwork resulted in arrest of six business robbery suspects: PORT ELIZABETH - Excellent teamwork and co-ordination between ... … [Read more...] about Audit launched for Cal State San Marcos dean, whose expenses feature first class travel, chauffeurs and a $110 steak – Port Elizabeth Business News
Municipal Audit Outcomes Worsening
A large majority of the country’s municipalities continue to disregard Auditor-General Kimi Makwethu’s recommendations, resulting in worsening financial positions, he has announced. Makwethu made the revelation while releasing the 2017/18 Consolidated General Report on the Local Government Audit Outcomes in Pretoria on Wednesday. The AG audited 257 municipalities and 21 municipal entities during this financial year. The report reveals that of the country’s 257 municipalities, only 18 (8%) … [Read more...] about Municipal Audit Outcomes Worsening
PE Business in the news: The use of lean tools to increase productivity and improve efficiency in Port Elizabeth Enforcement Audit
Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. The use of lean tools to increase productivity and improve efficiency in Port Elizabeth Enforcement Audit: Most organizations understand that lean will help them survive global competition and stay in business. The objective of this study ... in the South African Revenue Service Enforcement Audit Port Eliz... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Entry-Level Attorney / Lawyer in Port Elizabeth Salary (South Africa): Advise clients in … [Read more...] about PE Business in the news: The use of lean tools to increase productivity and improve efficiency in Port Elizabeth Enforcement Audit
Bhisho news: Minister Motshekga must urgently release sanitation audit – EE
Minister Motshekga must urgently release sanitation audit – EE: On Thursday 19 July, the Bhisho High Court ruled in favour of Equal Education (EE) in the #FixTheNorms case. This ruling comes four months after the death of 5-year-old Lumka Mkhethwa, who fell into a ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. SECTION27 welcomes norms and standards judgment: Public interest law centre SECTION27 on Thursday welcomed judgment delivered in the Bhisho High Court, in the case of Equal Education vs Minister of … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Minister Motshekga must urgently release sanitation audit – EE
Dear @CyrilRamaphosa – How About following NMB’s Lead?
As a show of transparency and accountability, the entire NMB Mayoral Committee will undergo lifestyle audits. This coalition government has taken a strong stance against corruption by freezing dubious contracts and suspending officials accused of fraud. We must lead by example, always ensuring that as leaders of this city, we are beyond reproach. This is why we have chosen to undergo lifestyle audits, as a reaffirmation of our commitment to being an honest, transparent … [Read more...] about Dear @CyrilRamaphosa – How About following NMB’s Lead?
Nelson Mandela Metro to terminate KPMG contract
The Municipality will phase out our current contract with KPMG in line with a motion and subsequent resolution of yesterday's full sitting of Council. It was agreed that the recent ethical scandal surrounding KPMG is ground for concluding the Metro's existing contract with the auditing firm. KPMG currently manages the Metro's ethics hotline, and our audit and risk plan. This coalition government wants to ensure that those companies with whom we have existing contracts are beyond … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Metro to terminate KPMG contract
PE in the news: Jeff talks ‘Operation Clean Audit’ with new City Manager Andile Sihlahla
Jeff talks 'Operation Clean Audit' with new City Manager Andile Sihlahla: Jeff had a chat to him to find out what his action plans are thus far. Take a listen. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Onazi: Victory over S’Africa key to our World Cup, AFCON aspiration: Nov 2004: South Africa 2 Nigeria 1 – Jo’burg (Mandela … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Jeff talks ‘Operation Clean Audit’ with new City Manager Andile Sihlahla
Energy Audit
Celebrating Aberdare Cables Port Elizabeth plant’s ISO 50001 accreditation is (from left) Group Sustainability Officer, Siphokazi Jacobs, Rhino Lighting MD Heather McEwan, Aberdare PE Energy Champion, Lance Castignani, and Group Sustainability Manager Andrew Rist. The company is one of just a handful countrywide to boast the global energy sustainability accreditation. The National Business Initiative (NBI) implementing a countrywide Private Sector Energy Efficiency (PSEE) Project with funding … [Read more...] about Energy Audit
Eastern Cape audit outcomes highlights
The 2012/2013 audit report, in terms of the Municipal Finances Management Act no. 56 of 2003, was presented by the Auditor-General, Kimi Makwetu, on 30 July 2014. The Eastern Cape has two metropolitan municipalities, six district municipalities, 37 local municipalities and 10 municipal entities. Fifty-two auditees (95%) submitted their financial statements (AFS) for the 2012/1313 financial year for audit within the prescribed timelines, while Makana, Ngqushwa and Sundays River failed to do … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape audit outcomes highlights
No Green Light for NMB Auditor General Report
The Auditor General of South Africa released a report on the financial health of the Nelson Mandela Bay's metropolitan municipality on 30 July 2014. "Wouldn't it be great to tell the metro's 1 152 115 citizens (official 2011 census figures) a bit of good news," I thought. In the report a green icon shows progress, a yellow icon indicates stagnation and a red icon shows regression. There are no green icons in the report I am afraid and only one red icon for Financial and performance … [Read more...] about No Green Light for NMB Auditor General Report
Failing leadership results in failing municipalities
The Auditor General's report on audit outcomes of Local Government for 2012-13 was released on Wednesday, 30 July. The failure of political and administrative leadership at local government level is the direct cause of these poor audit outcomes and our failing municipalities. Once again the Eastern Cape municipalities have disappointed with no clean audits and 13 out of 45 municipalities receiving an adverse opinion or disclaimer. An increase of 50% in irregular expenditure from R2,2 … [Read more...] about Failing leadership results in failing municipalities
Applications invited to serve on Municipality Audit Committee
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to be appointed as members of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Audit Committee. In accordance with Sections 165 and 166 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Local Government Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulation of 2001, and a delegation under the Audit Committee Charter, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality seeks to appoint suitably qualified professionals to serve as Audit Committee members. … [Read more...] about Applications invited to serve on Municipality Audit Committee
