Consolidated general report on the local government audit outcomes MFMA 2015-16

The Auditor-General's Consolidated general report on the local government audit outcomes MFMA 2015-16 shows that the Western Cape had by far the highest proportion of clean audits with 80% and that the City of Cape Town was the only metro with a clean audit. 

The Auditor-General, Kimi Makwetu, "highlights the importance of accountability in the management of municipal affairs, starting with appropriate planning focused on the needs of citizens, instituting appropriate internal control and supervision that will ensure proper financial and performance management.

He also mentions respect for the law in the running of municipalities, monitoring by all political and administrative leadership that budget and performance targets are appropriately achieved, and that there are consequences for mismanagement and non-performance."