As ActionSA, we express grave concern over the substantial unauthorised, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful (UIFW) expenditure incurred by the eThekwini Metro Municipality during the third quarter, ending 31 March 2024.
According to the Finance Agenda document, the total irregular expenditure for this quarter alone amounted to R436,233,367.68. This includes:
- R321,917,485.13 attributable to non-compliance with the local production and content requirements as stipulated in the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2017.
- R87,587,846.33 resulting from irregular expenditure identified through the splitting orders on the SSS system.
- R26,728,036.22 identified through internal control processes and reported by various units.
This follows previously reported figures of R80,575,163.69 in the first quarter and R566,908,787.57 in the second quarter.
Consequently, the total UIFW expenditure for the 2023/2024 period has reached a staggering R1,083,717,318.94.
The misuse and mismanagement of public funds directly affects progress in crucial areas such as service delivery, and access to sufficient water and electricity, all of which the people of eThekwini have been forced to live without for months on end.
And as a result, we call on the DA/ANC eThekwini Metro coalition in the eThekwini Metro to urgently develop and implement a strategy to curb this overwhelming irregular expenditure.
These funds, if properly managed, could have brought about significant improvements and much-needed change for the residents of eThekwini, who continue to suffer from inadequate services.
ActionSA remains committed to being the unofficial opposition in the Municipality, ensuring that the DA/ANC eThekwini Metro coalition prioritises accountability and transparency in governance.
We will continue to advocate for responsible financial management that focuses on delivering essential services to the people of eThekwini.
It is imperative that the DA/ANC eThekwini coalition works together effectively to bring services to our communities and we will ensure that services are brought to the people.
ActionSA Concerned Over UIFW Expenditure In eThekwini Metro & Commits to Monitoring DA/ANC Coalition
As ActionSA, we express grave concern over the substantial unauthorised, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful (UIFW) expenditure incurred by the eThekwini Metro Municipality during the third quarter, ending 31 March 2024.
According to the Finance Agenda document, the total irregular expenditure for this quarter alone amounted to R436,233,367.68. This includes:
This follows previously reported figures of R80,575,163.69 in the first quarter and R566,908,787.57 in the second quarter.
Consequently, the total UIFW expenditure for the 2023/2024 period has reached a staggering R1,083,717,318.94.
The misuse and mismanagement of public funds directly affects progress in crucial areas such as service delivery, and access to sufficient water and electricity, all of which the people of eThekwini have been forced to live without for months on end.
And as a result, we call on the DA/ANC eThekwini Metro coalition in the eThekwini Metro to urgently develop and implement a strategy to curb this overwhelming irregular expenditure.
These funds, if properly managed, could have brought about significant improvements and much-needed change for the residents of eThekwini, who continue to suffer from inadequate services.
ActionSA remains committed to being the unofficial opposition in the Municipality, ensuring that the DA/ANC eThekwini Metro coalition prioritises accountability and transparency in governance.
We will continue to advocate for responsible financial management that focuses on delivering essential services to the people of eThekwini.
It is imperative that the DA/ANC eThekwini coalition works together effectively to bring services to our communities and we will ensure that services are brought to the people.