​The Auditor General of South Africa has today tabled an audit outcome before the full municipal council for the period 2021/22 financial year. Auditor General presented a remarkable improved audit opinion for the year under review where the municipality has progressed to an Unqualified Audit opinion.This improved audit outcome can be attributed to the resilient character of municipal leadership which despite all the detractors succeeded in implementing stringent measures which were poised to deliver an improved audit outcome.In accepting the audit outcome, the Speaker of council Cllr Sizwe Ngcobo stated, “the Municipality recognises and support the work of the Chapter 9 institutions such as Auditor-General of South Africa in strengthening our democracy through the execution of the important task of oversight, accountability, and good governance in the municipality. It is through institutions like AGSA that the municipality can measure and reflect on its efforts of improving the lives of communities it serves”.And having noted the Auditor General’s comments, the leadership of the municipality re-affirmed its commitment to continue in improving the quality of audit outcomes for the next financial year. A consolidated Audit Corrective Action Plan with time frames has been developed by the municipality which seek to address and clear all the issues raised by the Auditor-general’s report.END!ISSUED BY:UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITYFor more information and media queries contact:Municipal SpokespersonMr France Zama039 688 5711France.Zama@ugu.websitesupport.co.za​