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The DA in the Western Cape welcomes the achievement of unqualified audit outcomes for every Western Cape Government department, as well as every entity under provincial government control, for the 2023/24 financial year. This has been confirmed by the Auditor General of South Africa

In a very constrained fiscal environment, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that money is spent for the intended purpose, is not wasted, and does not simply disappear into the pockets of corrupt politicians. Sound financial management with a stringent set of checks and balances makes it possible to see exactly where taxpayer money is spent, and also to assess whether government programmes deliver value for money.

Unqualified audits also directly contribute to better service delivery, because good financial governance means that there is more money available to spend to improve the lives of our residents. The DA in the Western Cape commends the Western Cape Government, and especially the Provincial Treasury, for their commitment to developing and implementing comprehensive financial governance practices over the last 15 years.

Where the DA governs, transparency and accountability are core values, and in the case of the Western Cape, residents can trust that the provincial government can account for every cent of taxpayer money that is spent.

Issued by Peter Johnson, MPP - DA Western Cape Spokesperson on Finance and Budget