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APP 2014/15Presentation to the Portfolio

Committee on COGTA29 July 2014

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Content

Content:• Legislative Context

• SALGA Constitution

• SALGA mandate

• SALGA Strategy 2012-2017

• Flagship projects 2014/15

• 2014/15 APP

• Ongoing engagements with COGTA

• Collaboration with COGTA

• NDP priorities of SALGA

• MTSF aspects as identified by COGTA

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Legislative Context

• Sect 163 of the Constitution provides for:o Recognition of national and provincial organisations representing municipalitieso Determine procedures whereby local government may-

Consult national and provincial government Designate representatives to the NCOP Participate in processes of the FFC• Organised Local Government Act, 1997 provides for the recognition of one

national organisation representing the majority of the provincial organisations which in turn represent the majority of municipalities in the province in question

• All the different categories of municipalities in the province are represented in the organisation.

• The national organisation must designate not more than 10 persons to participate in the proceedings of the National Council of Provinces.

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Legislative Context (Cont.)

• SALGA was established in 1996 and recognised in terms of Government Notice No R 175, 30 Regulation Gazette no 6087on 30 January 1998

• Section 3 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000, provides that for the purpose of effective co-operative government, organised local government must seek to:

• Develop common approaches for local government

• Enhance co-operation, assistance and sharing of resources amongst municipalities

• Find solutions for problems relating to local government generally

• Facilitate compliance with the principles of co-operative governance & IGR 4

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SALGA Constitution

• The SALGA Constitution defines SALGA as a unitary structure

• The Governance structures at National Level are as follows:

– National Conference, held every 5 years

– National Members ‘ Assembly, held mid-term between Conferences

– National Executive Committee

– National Office Bearers

– 9 National Working Groups

• The Governance structures at provincial level are as follows:

− Provincial Conference

− Provincial Members Assembly

− Provincial Executive Committee

− Provincial Office Bearers

− Provincial Working Groups5

www.salga.org.zaNational Roles and Responsibilities:National Roles and Responsibilities:•Advocate, lobby and represent at national IGR fora•Develop position papers, guidelines and frameworks for LG•Support provinces with implementation and interface with municipalities

Provincial Roles and Responsibilities:Provincial Roles and Responsibilities:•Advocate, lobby and represent at provincial IGR fora•Liaise and consult municipalities on position papers, guidelines and framework development•Build the capacity of member municipalities and provide hands-on support

1. Economic Development and Planning; 2. Climate Change, Environmental affairs

and Sustainability; 3. Municipal Finance;4. Community Development; 5. Municipal Trading Services;6. Municipal Infrastructure Planning;7. Human Resource Development and

Collective Bargaining; 8. Governance and Intergovernmental

Relations; and 9. Councillor Welfare and Support (only

at national level).

1. Economic Development and Planning; 2. Climate Change, Environmental affairs

and Sustainability; 3. Municipal Finance;4. Community Development; 5. Municipal Trading Services;6. Municipal Infrastructure Planning;7. Human Resource Development and

Collective Bargaining; 8. Governance and Intergovernmental

Relations; and

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Employer Body

Act as an employer body representing all

municipal members and, by agreement,

associate members.

The Voice of Local GovernmentThe Voice of Local Government

Support and advise our

members on a range of issues to

assist effective execution of

their mandate.

Build the capacity of the

municipality as an institution as well as leadership and technical capacity

of both Councillors and

Officials.

Lobby, advocate,

protect and represent the

interest of local government at

relevant structures and

platforms.

Transform local

government to enable it to

fulfil its developmental mandate.

SALGA Mandate

Lobby, Advocate & Represent

Support &Advice

Capacity Building

Build the profile and image of

local government within South

Africa as well as outside the

country.

StrategicProfiling

Serve as the main hub of local

government knowledge and intelligence and to facilitate peer learning within

the sector

Knowledge & Information Sharing

The Voice of Local GovernmentThe Voice of Local Government

SALGA MANDATESALGA MANDATE

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SALGA National

SALGA Provinces

7 STRATEGIC GOALS

1)Accessible, equitable, sustainable services

2)Safe and healthy environment and communities

3)Coherent local planning & economic development

4)Effective, responsive and accountable local governance for communities

5)Human capital development in LG

6)Financially and organizationally capacitated municipalities

7)Effective and efficient SALGA administration.

3 APEX PRIORITIES:

1.Review of legislative & policy framework impacting negatively on LG.

2.Review of LG fiscal & financial management framework.

3.Improved municipal capacity.

Differentiated Approach to Managing / Supporting Local Government

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SALGA MANDATES1.Representation 2.Employer Body3.Capacity Building4.Support and Advisory Role 5.Profiling Role 6.LG Knowledge Hub

SALGA MANDATES1.Representation 2.Employer Body3.Capacity Building4.Support and Advisory Role 5.Profiling Role 6.LG Knowledge Hub

SALGA 5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

2012-2017

SALGA 5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

2012-2017

INTER / NATIONAL CONTEXT1. MDGs & Global Commitments2. National Dev Plan & other national plans/policies 3. MTSF4. LGTAS5. Electoral Mandate (2011)

INTER / NATIONAL CONTEXT1. MDGs & Global Commitments2. National Dev Plan & other national plans/policies 3. MTSF4. LGTAS5. Electoral Mandate (2011)

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GOAL 1ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPAL

SERVICES DELIVERED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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GOAL 1

ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPAL SERVICES DELIVERED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT

GOAL 2

SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITIES

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GOAL 1


GOAL 2


GOAL 3PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT A LOCAL

LEVEL

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EFFECTIVE, RESPONSIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE LOCAL GOVERNANCE FOR COMMUNITIES

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GOAL 1


GOAL 2


GOAL 3

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT A LOCAL LEVEL

GOAL 5

HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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GOAL 1


GOAL 2


GOAL 3


GOAL 5


GOAL 6FINANCIALLY AND ORGANISATIONALLY CAPACITATED

MUNICIPALITIES

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GOAL 1


GOAL 2


GOAL 3


GOAL 5


GOAL 6

FINANCIALLY AND ORGANISATIONALLY CAPACITATED MUNICIPALITIES

GOAL 7

EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION

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Flagship projects 2014/15

1. Phased implementation of the SALGA Centre for Leadership and governance

2. Initiation of an executive coaching programme for municipal leaders

3. Initiation of a multi-disciplinary advisory and hands-on support for improved municipal audits

4. Lead the review of legislation that impedes on LG and OLG (OLGA, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act, Data Management

5. Implementation of an Anti-Corruption programme based on resolutions of the SALGA Anti-Corruption Summit

6. Initiation of a small town regeneration programme to unlock rural economies and manage the urban-rural interface / interdependencies

7. Support municipalities in the implementation of EPWP and CWP thereby promoting job creation by municipalities (Convene a LG job creation summit)

8. Lead Knowledge Management in Local Government focusing on (Research, Sharing of Local Government best practice, Knowledge Hub, Municipal Barometer, HR Information Management System, Municipal Managers’ Forum

9. Profiling of local government service delivery successes & rebranding of SALGA

10. Initiate a quality management programme for Local Government and SALGA16

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SALGA ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2014/15

(CURRENT YEAR)

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STRATEGIC GOALS AND PRIORITIESSTRATEGIC GOALS AND PRIORITIES2012 - 20172012 - 2017

Strategic Plan

Annual Performance Plan

5-Years

Year 12012/13

Year 22013/14

Year 4 Year 5

Annual Report

Quarterly Reporting

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 =

SALGA PERFORMANCE PLANNING AND REPORTING FRAMEWORK

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2014/15

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SALGA PERFORMANCE PLANNING AND REPORTING FRAMEWORK

The SALGA APP 2014/15 which represents year three (3) of the SALGA Strategic Plan: 2012-17 now consists of:•3 Apex Priorities

•7 Strategic Goals,

•63 Targets/Deliverables

•72 Key Performance Indicators

•10 Flagship Projects (2014/15)

Organisational performance reporting to CoGTA shall be based on the 63 targets and 72 KPIs and similarly be audited by AG

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Continuous efforts to streamline the plan towards greater performance and

reporting efficiencies

www.salga.org.zaIN-YEAR REPORTINGIN-YEAR REPORTING

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IGR

MID

EDP

MF

MIS

CD

EC FS GP KZN LP MP NC NW WC







Quarterly Report and Annual Quarterly Report and Annual ReportReport

7 Goals 3 APEX Priorities 2012-2017 6 SALGA Mandates 63 Targets/Deliverables 72 KPIs 10 Flagship Per Directorate /Province

NEC/PEC/ CEO

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N

N

N

N

N

N

EC FS GP KZN LP MP NC NW WCN

FCS

OCEO

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DELIVERABLES PER DELIVERABLES PER STRATEGIC GOAL STRATEGIC GOAL

2014/152014/15

www.salga.org.zaGOAL 1:LOCAL GOVERNMENT DELIVERING EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE SERVICES

Portfolio Nr Outcomes 2014-15MIS 1 Local government infrastructure grant review addresses bulk and municipal

infrastructure funding (including housing and roads) MIS 2 Municipalities supported on institutional arrangements for sustainable

service provisionMIS 3 Municipalities supported to address social housing and backyard

interventionsMIS 4 Research into cost of service provision including environmental

management cost drivers MIS 5 Implementation of Framework Agreement is monitored

MIS 6 Campaign/s for cleaner environment addressing municipal priorities

MIS 7 OLG position on funding options for infrastructure renewal (refurbishment and replacement) taken into account in LG infrastructure grant review

MIS 8 Municipalities supported in their authority function for municipal services (incl. housing accreditation and transport)

MIS 9 OLG position paper developed to prioritize use of rail for freight instead of roads

www.salga.org.zaGOAL 2:SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITIES

Portfolio Nr Outcome 2014-15

MIS 10Renewable energy and energy efficiency innovation and benefits thereof shared and promoted

MIS 11 Environmental management and climate change strategies advocated and municipalities supported

CD 12 Improved local government capacity on disaster risk reduction.

CD 13 Improved capacity of local government in dealing with migration issues.

CD 14 Clear position of local Government on funding of health services.

CD 15 Model for Improved community facilities for local government piloted

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GOAL 3:PLANNING AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEVEL

Portfolio Nr Outcome 2014-15EDP 16 Address gaps in capacity and skills to support municipalities on improving

support to informal trading and co-ops as well as SMME’s

EDP 17 Support Municipalities on the development of LED Strategies, SDF and regional approaches to LED in line with the Framework

CD 18 Improved profiling, Monitoring & Evaluation and capacity building in relation to poverty eradication approaches.

CD 19 Improved knowledge and access to information on transversal issues.

EDP 20 Implement a programme jointly (with National Departments and Entities) on municipal websites and municipal broadband

EDP 21 Produce annual planning legislation and case law barometer and aTraining programme for municipalities on the SPLUM Act and its Regulations implemented

EDP 22 Implementation of a capacity building programme for Municipal support on Rural Development and Agriculture

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EFFECTIVE, RESPONSIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE LOCAL GOVERNANCE TO COMMUNITIES

Portfolio Nr Outcome 2014-15GIGR 23 Refined model for coherent support developed.

GIGR 24 Municipalities supported towards becoming sustainable and self-sufficient entities, able to deliver effective and accountable governance.

MID 25 Capacitate and support municipalities to develop and implement performance management system (PMS).

GIGR 26 Organised Local Government influences policy and legislative outcomes to be more responsive to Local Government.

ES 27 Platform created to facilitate municipal international cooperationGIGR 28 Effective accountability and oversight in municipalities. facilitated

GIGR 29 Lobbied for improved councillor payment dispensation and Capacitated councillors.

GIGR 30 Improved and enhanced public participation in municipalities facilitated

GIGR 31 Facilitate municipalities’ participation in ward delimitation process.

GIGR 32 Support municipalities in the implementation of Anti-corruption Strategies / Corruption free municipalities / interventions

GIGR 33 Improved policy and legislative framework for developmental local government facilitated

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GOAL 5:HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Portfolio Nr Outcome 2014-15MID 34 Review impact of existing collective multi-year agreementMID 35 Implementation of the revised SALGBC remodeling monitoredMID 36 Represent municipalities in conciliations arbitrations and litigationMID 37 Negotiate Collective Agreement on Service Charter MID 38 Assessment report on compliance with collective agreementsMID 39 Facilitate the interpretation and implementation of the amendment of the Labour

Relation Act in the LG SectorMID 40 Representation of the interest of Local Government at NEDLAC and ILO assessedMID 41 Capacitate municipalities towards the implementation of the professionalization

FrameworkMID 42 Continuous induction and training of councilors Lobby/Engage Political Parties and

assess effect of their intervention in last induction to ensure 60% retention in next round and sustainability and training of councillors

MID 43 Awareness building and preparation/s towards the implemetation of Local Government Leadership Development Academy

MID 44 Capacitate municipalities towards the implementation of LG mentorship programme

MID 45 Portfolio base capacity building conductedCSR 47 Improved knowledge and access to information on transversal issues.MID 46 Knowledge sharing and inter-municipal peer learning programme reviewed.MID 48 Capacitate municipalities towards the implementation of HR StrategyMID 49 Guidelines developed on the implementation of amendments and update all

policies affected by amendments

www.salga.org.zaGOAL 6:FINANCIALLY AND ORGANISATIONALLY CAPACITATED MUNICIPALITIES

Portfolio Nr Outcome 2014-15

MF 50 Lobbied for the comprehensive fiscal review on fiscal allocations to municipalities

MF 51 Barometer on municipal finance legislation and policies developed

MF 52 Assist provinces to supported and advised municipalities on improving revenue management, credit control and outstanding debtors

ES 53 Improved functioning of Internal Audit Units in municipalities facilitated.

MF 54 Support provided towards the (more) effective functioning of municipal audit committees

MF 55 Implement a provincial ‘adopt a municipality campaign’ (to support improved audit outcomes)

MF 56 Implementation of SALGA’s position on differentiated approach

www.salga.org.zaGOAL 7:EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION

Portfolio Nr Outcome 2014-15ES 57 SALGA Operational excellence mode (executive support)l rolled out

FCS 58 Performance Management System sustained and continuously improved through monitoring and evaluation

FCS 59 Responsive ICT environment maintainedFCS 60 80% of SALGA office accommodation in compliance facilitatedFCS 61 Repository of unclassified information updatedFCS 62 Determine appropriate interventions for improved client satisfactionES 63 Stakeholder management strategy rolled outES 64 SALGA governance structure support model implementedES 65 Marketing and communication plan 2014/15 implemented

CSR 66 Unqualified Audit Opinion for the 2014/15 financial year obtainedFCS Unqualified Audit Opinion for the 2014/15 financial year obtainedFCS 67 2015/16 Budget aligned to organisational strategic objectivesFCS 68 Capacitated business units ensuredFCS 69 Implement 2nd phase of sustainable employment conditions of serviceFCS 70 Implementation of 2014/15 employee recognition programmeFCS 71 Structured implementation of employee wellness programmeFCS 72 Compliance ensured with skills development, employment equity and OHS

legislation

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MATTERS FOR ON-GOING ENGAGEMENTS WITH COGTA

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• Interventions and Interventions Bill

• Unfunded / Underfunded Mandates

• Determination of upper limits for salaries of senior managers in local government

• COGTA Local Government Institute

• Draft regulations on conditions of service for bargaining council employees

• Consequences and accountability framework

• Review of Organised Local Government ( Work in progress, Bill being drafted)

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• Devolution of the Housing Function

• Reform of the electricity industry

• The determination of the upper limits of the salaries of municipal councillors

• SALGA’s Anti-Corruption Commitment

• Theft of electricity cables

• Municipal Property Rates Amendment Act (Although passed by Parliament, SALGA requested the President not to assent to the Act but to refer it back for further consultation.)

• Public Administration Management Act (Although passed by Parliament, SALGA requested the President not to assent to the Act but to refer it back for further consultation.)

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MATTERS FOR ON-GOING COLLABORATION WITH COGTA

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• Finalisation and implementation of the IUDF

• Legislation impeding service delivery

• Special Presidential Package on the Revitalisation of Mining Towns

• Professionalisation of local government

• Review of the LG Anti-corruption Strategy

• Participation of Traditional Leaders in municipal processes and council meetings and related matters

• Responses to municipal audit outcomes

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SALGA responses to the National Development Plan

• Transitioning a low carbon economy

– SALGA established a Climate Change, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability Working group

– Specific focus areas under goal 1 and goal 2

• Inclusive rural economy

– Economic Development and Planning working group

– Specific focus areas under goal 3

– Currently small town regeneration project

• Human settlements

– Specific focus area under goal 1

– Assisting metros with Assignment of function

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SALGA responses to the National Development Plan (Cont.)

• Promoting health

– Specific focus areas under Goal 2

• Social protection


• Building safer communities


• Building a capable state

– Specific focus areas under goal 4, 5 & 6

– Specific focus on effective IGR

– Enabling environment for the functioning of developmental local government

– Good governance

– Professionalisation of local government35

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SALGA responses to the National Development Plan (Cont.)

• Promoting accountability and fighting corruption


– Effective accountability and oversight in municipalities

– Support municipalities to implement practical measures against corruption

– Local government leading the fight against corruption and mal-administration

• Transforming society and uniting the country - active citizenry


– Innovative and effective public participation mechanisms

– Partnerships with civil society

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SALGA response to the MTSF

The key features of the MTSF relating to COGTA and as highlighted by the Ministry to the Portfolio Committee includes the following:

•Members of society have sustainable and reliable access to basic services.

– Municipalities supported on institutional arrangements for sustainable service provision

– Research into cost of provision

– OLG position on funding options for infrastructure renewal

•Intergovernmental and democratic governance arrangements for a functional system of cooperative governance strengthened.

– SALGA proposal on the refined model for coherent support to municipalities

•Sound financial and administrative management.

– Municipalities supported to deliver effective and accountable governance37

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SALGA response to the MTSF (Cont.)

• Promotion of social and economic development.

– Improved capacity in local government to deal with migration

– Model for improved community facilities in municipalities piloted

– Support to municipalities in the development of LED Strategies

– Implementation of a capacity building programme for municipal dsupport on Rural Development and Agriculture

• Local public employment programmes expanded through the Community Work Programme (CWP).

– Improved profiling, monitoring and evaluation and capacity building in relation to poverty eradication approaches

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Previous engagements with the Portfolio Committee

Since their election in 2011, the current SALGA leadership had engaged with the Portfolio committee on a number of occasions, focussing on the following:

•5-year Strategic Plan & APP

•Annual report

•Local Government Budgets and Expenditure Review

•Challenges relating to payment of government property rates (Partly resolved)

•Progress in the establishment of MPACs; Establishment and Functionality of Local Labour Forums; Assistance provided by SALGA to municipalities in the roll-out of basic services; Outcomes of Councillor Induction Programme; Plan of Action for the resolutions of SALGA National Conference

•Draft regulations on appointment and conditions of service of senior management

•SALGA relations with LG SETA and SETA’s involvement in Cllr capacity building

•Municipal Property Rates Amendment Bill ( This matter remains a challenge)39

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Appropriation matters to be brought to the attention of the Committee

SALGA will raise the following matters as critical at the 2014 Budget forum:

Unfunded / Underfunded Mandates

Housing Function

Health Care Services

Libraries & Museums

Ambulance Services

Roads

Regulatory Framework

Regulations: Standard Chart of Accounts

Regulations: Appointment & Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act

Municipal Boundary Determinations

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Appropriation matters to be brought to the attention of the Committee (Cont.)

SALGA continues to participate in the review of the LG Fiscal framework such as:

•Local government infrastructure Grant Review

•Review of Metropolitan municipalities‘ own revenue sources

•Cost of providing free basic services

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Municipal Audit Outcomes

SALGA Approach

•After consultation with the A-G, National Treasury, COGTA and other role players, SALGA developed its own Municipal Audit Support Programme (MASP)

•It will focus on municipalities not submitting financial statements as well as the 67 municipalities with the worst audit outcomes

•MASP will follow a multi-disciplinary approach and will focus on aspects not addressed by other institutions.

•Aspects to be addressed will include financial management, leadership, capacity building, governance, record management etc.

•MASP to be launched soon

•SALGA would like to dedicate a session with the Committee to share its approach in detail

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NCOP Local Government Week

• In 2011 and 2012 the NCOP in partnership with SALGA, has hosted the NCOP LG Week.

• The week focuses all discussions during that week on matters relevant to Local Government

• The objectives of the Local Government Week are to:

– Showcase successes and challenges confronting municipalities in the execution of the developmental mandate;

– Assess the adequacy of the support framework from national and provincial government, as envisaged by the Constitution;

– Explore means of enforcing the constitutional support framework; and

– Facilitate dialogue on local government issues and foster a common understanding on the challenges at hand, as well as to propose short-term, medium term and long-term solutions.

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SALGA IS MATURINGSALGA IS MATURING

”Day by day nothing changes … but one day when you look back everything is different”

• Strong winds set deep roots … We have taken our time to establish our roots in order to anchor a mighty

tree

• Collective effort towards Building SALGA as a centre of Corporate Excellence are beginning to yield the necessary fruits.

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Maturing Phase

2009/10 Unqualified

Audit Opinion

Sustainability Phase

2010/11 Unqualified

Audit Opinion

2011/12 Unqualified

Audit Opinion

2012/13 Unqualified Audit

Opinion with no findings

Clean

2013/14 Unqualified Audit

Opinion with no findings

Clean

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Thank you

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