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Oversight and accountability in the City of JohannesburgMbunge, Thandekile 04 August 2016 (has links)
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, University of the Witwatersrand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Management in the field of Public Policy / This study investigates oversight and accountability in the City of Johannesburg. The study explores the City of Johannesburg’s new governance model as implemented after the 2006 local government elections. The study is premised on establishing an understanding of the issues that the City of Johannesburg is grappling with since rolling out its oversight and accountability model as adopted by its Council in 2006. The Constitution of South Africa (1996) vests both the executive and legislative authority in the Municipal Council. This is in contrast to other spheres of government, namely National and Provincial, whereby there are specific chapters on what the Executive, the Parliament and Provincial Legislatures powers are.
The study begins by discussing the cases of separation of powers in local government in the United Kingdom and the City of Johannesburg governance model and the rationale behind implementing such a model. The study then makes an analysis of the legislative framework in South Africa that gives expression to oversight and accountability in government broadly. The study discusses its research methodology and the rationale for such a methodology in investigating issues that the City of Johannesburg is faced with in implementing its oversight and accountability model.
In this case study the researcher explores the functionality of the model. In doing so, the researcher then proposes ways of ensuring that the oversight and accountability could be more effective and whether there are any legislative impediments, and then propose to national law makers what needs to be done as informed by the research conducted
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The relationship between service delivery and financial management in the City of Tshwane.Shai, Taola Simon. January 2014 (has links)
M. Tech. Business Administration / A review of the relevant literature shows that the quality of municipal services that are routinely provided to residents of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality depends on the capacity of the City of Tshwane to utilize modern financial management and accounting procedures for performance monitoring and evaluation exercises. Fiscal discipline, good governance and service delivery depend on the degree to which prudent financial, auditing and accounting procedures are implemented by finance employees working for the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. The study aims to explain the relationship between the quality of service delivery and the proper utilization of financial management and accounting at municipal level in the City of Tshwane.
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A model for the determination of the creditworthiness of municipalities in South AfricaScott, Daniel 06 1900 (has links)
Because the nature of municipalities differs from that of commercial institutions, norms
and standards for the determination of creditworthiness are also different. Although
various documented models and studies addressing credit rating related issues in the
commercial sector are available, no objective model for determining the
creditworthiness of municipalities has been published in South Africa.
This model has been developed specifically for the determination of the
creditworthiness of municipalities and is based on objective standards. All the
indicators applied in the model are calculated objectively. The net product of the model
is therefore a numerical figure indicating creditworthiness at a specific time. The
model shows the numerical composition of the figure, and specific indicators or norms
of interest can be studied in greater detail.
The model has the following unique features:
• It calculates a numerical value, representing the creditworthiness of a
municipality.
• The determination of the creditworthiness figure is objective.
• Trends are calculated and form part of the calculation of the creditworthiness
figure.
• The model is parameter-driven - by merely changing the values in the
parameter file, all the calculations are changed accordingly.
• The creditworthiness figure from the model does not claim to be an absolutely
accurate representation of the creditworthiness of a municipality, but claims to
be accurate enough (80/20 principle) to form a basis for reliable and effective
management decisions.
This model is the first in South Africa. to offer a means of determining the
creditworthiness of municipalities objectively. It is a simple model which is based on the elements representing creditworthiness. / Accounting / D. Comm. (Accounting)
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Debt management framework for Western Cape Province municipalitiesTesselaar, Johannes Christoffel Petrus January 2017 (has links)
Thesis (DTech (Public Management))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017. / From a municipal perspective non-payment means that consumers, rate-payers and citizens
are not fulfilling their obligations towards a particular municipality, contributing to a situation
of insufficient available cash for day-to-day service delivery. The current debt situation in
municipalities can be linked to the creation of a culture of non-payment due to the political
situation in South Africa pre- and post-1994. Sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 present the
contributions and reasons for the current debt situation per the three spheres of government.
South African municipal debt increased by 88 percent (R44 billion) over the last five
financial years, from R50 billion in 2009/2010 to R94 billion in 2013/2014. The trend of 15-
20 percent per year increase in debt precludes the effective, efficient and economic provision
of essential and emergency services to communities. All municipalities need to ensure that an effective collection relationship exists and that
municipalities implement policies, by-laws, processes, procedures and systems in this regard.
However, many municipalities fail in their quest for effective collection, or lack the capacity
to utilise enabling legislation to implement an efficient and effective debt collection
framework.
This research study was conducted in response to this scenario, to identify and document
existing problems through the development of guidelines and a framework for effective cash
and debt collection. The guidelines will assist municipalities in collecting their outstanding
debts.
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An assessment of the municipal infrastructure and systems and their implications on the small town revitalisation strategy at Engcobo Local Municipality, Eastern CapeXuba, Zibele January 2015 (has links)
This study was conducted at Engcobo Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province to assess the role of municipal structures and systems in the implementation of small town revitalisation strategy. From onset, it highlights that numerous attempts to implement small town revitalisation have failed because of lack of institutional capacity. In addressing this problem, the study outlined the following objectives. To assess role played by municipal structures and systems on implementation of small town revitalisation. To identify institutional challenges experienced during implementation of small town revitalisation strategy. To propose alternative institutional measures that can lead to effective implementation of small town revitalisation. In achieving the study’s objectives; literature from both developed and developing countries was reviewed and it was learnt that institutional capacity is important for efficient implementation of the strategy. Systems theory was also reviewed so as to provide conceptual basis that underpins this study. Data was collected through primary methods and secondary sources. Research participants were chosen by random sampling from councillors, managers, business and traditional leaders. Research findings revealed that there were institutional problems which hinder implementation of the strategy such as lack of competent human resources, insufficient budget and shortages of machinery. Through analysis of findings, the research proposed that small town revitalisation strategy should be reformulated and role of municipal structures be clearly defined. Both councillors and officials should be capacitated. The study further recommended that local people and stakeholders should be involved in the conception and implementation of small town revitalisation strategy. Areas for further research were proposed at the end.
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Evaluating revenue collection and allocation challenges faced by Ndlambe Local Municipality (Eastern Cape Province)Pieters, Nonkqubela Ntomboxolo January 2016 (has links)
In this project, the researcher evaluates revenue collection and allocation challenges faced by South African Municipalities in the case of NDLAMBE Local Municipality and this research project consist of five Chapters. Chapter one introduces and outlines the setting of the study and also provides the problem statement, research questions, research objectives and significance of the study. The chapter further clarifies the key concepts and terms that were used in the study, delimitation and limitations of the study. Chapter two provides a critical discussion of the concept of revenue collection and allocation, focusing on the various perspective of revenue. A source of municipal revenue and revenue collection and allocation model is explained as well as theoretical framework that guides it. Chapter three gives an account of the research design and methodology used in the study and in this study the researcher used the qualitative research approach as a data collection technique and document surveys were used because it is cheap and it saves time. The chapter also highlights the revenue collection and allocation applicable to the study and conclude by discussing the data analysis techniques that were used in the empirical study. Chapter four dealt with the data analysis of data collected presentation and discussion of the results and the researcher analyzed data using the filtering technique and content analysis. Chapter five drew conclusions and made scientific recommendations based on the research findings.The municipality is largely dependent on grants from upper spheres of government and generate less than 20 percent of current expenditures from own resources. As a whole, the revenue collection and allocation challenge of the NDLAMBE Local Municipality, given the current scenario of flows, is a reason for concern. Due to historical and political factors, local governments in South Africa differ substantially in terms of potential revenue base, but it may be that in many cases potential revenue is not exploited and that the high level of dependency on grants, high level of bad debts and lack of political will to be more self-reliant is the result of poor revenue in NDLAMBE Local Municipality.
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Evaluating revenue collection and allocation challenges faced by Ndlambe Local Municipality (Eastern Cape Province)Pieters, Nonkqubela Ntomboxolo January 2015 (has links)
In this project, the researcher evaluates revenue collection and allocation challenges faced by South African Municipalities in the case of NDLAMBE Local Municipality and this research project consist of five Chapters. Chapter one introduces and outlines the setting of the study and also provides the problem statement, research questions, research objectives and significance of the study. The chapter further clarifies the key concepts and terms that were used in the study, delimitation and limitations of the study. Chapter two provides a critical discussion of the concept of revenue collection and allocation, focusing on the various perspective of revenue. A source of municipal revenue and revenue collection and allocation model is explained as well as theoretical framework that guides it. Chapter three gives an account of the research design and methodology used in the study and in this study the researcher used the qualitative research approach as a data collection technique and document surveys were used because it is cheap and it saves time. The chapter also highlights the revenue collection and allocation applicable to the study and conclude by discussing the data analysis techniques that were used in the empirical study. Chapter four dealt with the data analysis of data collected presentation and discussion of the results and the researcher analyzed data using the filtering technique and content analysis. Chapter five drew conclusions and made scientific recommendations based on the research findings.The municipality is largely dependent on grants from upper spheres of government and generate less than 20 percent of current expenditures from own resources. As a whole, the revenue collection and allocation challenge of the NDLAMBE Local Municipality, given the current scenario of flows, is a reason for concern. Due to historical and political factors, local governments in South Africa differ substantially in terms of potential revenue base, but it may be that in many cases potential revenue is not exploited and that the high level of dependency on grants, high level of bad debts and lack of political will to be more self-reliant is the result of poor revenue in NDLAMBE Local Municipality.
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The scope for private sector involvement in infrastructure development and finance in South AfricaBarnard, Nico 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MDF)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. / The aim of the study is to provide a framework for effective private sector participation in infrastructure development and finance, not to provide a rigid structure to guide the participation. Thus the framework is a flexible guide to guide the relationship with local governments. The study will be limited to the following aspects: - projects commissioned and managed by the local sphere of government in South Africa;
- projects financed by funding outside of the national treasury budget allocations; and
- infrastructure projects that may include physical infrastructure (roads), social infrastructure (clinic) and economic infrastructure (electrical substation).
Even though the scope of the study may be limited, the study can provide critical insight in terms of private sector participation possibilities in infrastructure development in South Africa.
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Causes of unspent municipal infrastructure grant in the Capricorn District Municipality :a case of two selected local municipalitiesMaake, Khomotso Rahab January 2017 (has links)
Thesis (MPA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2017 / In 1994 the South African democratically elected government inherited one of the most
inequitable access to basic service between rural and urban communities. Rural people
used to live without access to basic services such as water, electricity, roads and
sanitation facilities. South African government established the Municipal Infrastructure
Investment Framework as the national Strategic Plan to outline the extent of basic
infrastructure backlogs and to come up with strategies to improve basic service
provision to the poor citizens. The Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) is a municipal
infrastructure funding which combines all the existing capital grants for municipal
infrastructure into a single consolidated grant. MIG is aimed at assisting the poor to gain
access to infrastructure. MIG funding can only be used for infrastructure for basic
services. Polokwane local municipality and Blouberg local municipality are the
beneficiaries of MIG.
The purpose of the study was to investigate the causes of unspent Municipal
Infrastructure Grants in Polokwane and Blouberg local municipalities. An extensive
literature review has been undertaken to gather information regarding unspent
Municipal Infrastructure Grants in the two municipalities in the Capricorn District;
Polokwane and Blouberg local municipalities. The study provides an investigation on
how Polokwane and Blouberg local municipalities monitor the Municipal Infrastructure
funding. The study further investigate the capacity of the municipalities to implement
MIG, and whether these municipalities have the capacity to effectively utilise the MIG
for efficient and effective service delivery. The researcher utilised a qualitative approach
to collect data through interview schedule. A satisfactory response rate of 98% was
obtained.
The results indicated that Polokwane and Blouberg local municipalities are capacitated
to implement and to monitor MIG. However, the municipalities often spend less than the
budgeted MIG, as a result progress in the access to basic services is hindered. The
failure to adequately spend the MIG by these municipalities is due to the fact that there
is poor planning and a lot of political interference in the Supply Chain Management
processes.
The study recommended that managers should do proper planning beforehand, avoid
late appointment of service providers and make references on the service providers
they appoint to avoid disputes from members of the community. The study further
recommended that Polokwane and Blouberg local municipalities should do proper
consultation of the project, budget accordingly, and appoint companies that will produce
positive end results with value for money. The study recommended that political office
bearers should not interfere in the supply chain management processes
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Causes of unspent municipal infrastructure grant in the Capricorn District Municipality : case of two selected local municipalitiesMaake, Khomotso Rahab January 2017 (has links)
Thesis (MPA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2017 / In 1994 the South African democratically elected government inherited one of the most
inequitable access to basic service between rural and urban communities. Rural people
used to live without access to basic services such as water, electricity, roads and
sanitation facilities. South African government established the Municipal Infrastructure
Investment Framework as the national Strategic Plan to outline the extent of basic
infrastructure backlogs and to come up with strategies to improve basic service
provision to the poor citizens. The Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) is a municipal
infrastructure funding which combines all the existing capital grants for municipal
infrastructure into a single consolidated grant. MIG is aimed at assisting the poor to gain
access to infrastructure. MIG funding can only be used for infrastructure for basic
services. Polokwane local municipality and Blouberg local municipality are the
beneficiaries of MIG.
The purpose of the study was to investigate the causes of unspent Municipal
Infrastructure Grants in Polokwane and Blouberg local municipalities. An extensive
literature review has been undertaken to gather information regarding unspent
Municipal Infrastructure Grants in the two municipalities in the Capricorn District;
Polokwane and Blouberg local municipalities. The study provides an investigation on
how Polokwane and Blouberg local municipalities monitor the Municipal Infrastructure
funding. The study further investigate the capacity of the municipalities to implement
MIG, and whether these municipalities have the capacity to effectively utilise the MIG
for efficient and effective service delivery. The researcher utilised a qualitative approach
to collect data through interview schedule. A satisfactory response rate of 98% was
obtained. The results indicated that Polokwane and Blouberg local municipalities are capacitated to implement and to monitor MIG. However, the municipalities often spend less than the budgeted MIG, as a result progress in the access to basic services is hindered. The failure to adequately spend the MIG by these municipalities is due to the fact that there is poor planning and a lot of political interference in the Supply Chain Management processes.
The study recommended that managers should do proper planning beforehand, avoid
late appointment of service providers and make references on the service providers
they appoint to avoid disputes from members of the community. The study further
recommended that Polokwane and Blouberg local municipalities should do proper
consultation of the project, budget accordingly, and appoint companies that will produce
positive end results with value for money. The study recommended that political office
bearers should not interfere in the supply chain management processes.
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