Moneyweb reports that according to National Treasury, disciplinary processes in respect of the 2020/21 financial year have been started against 79 municipal officials for financial misconduct in 15 municipalities.
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality accounts for the bulk of these, with disciplinary processes instituted against 29 people there during the period. The Moneyweb report lists the municipalities concerned. This information came to light when Treasury responded to parliamentary questions from Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Cilliers Brink. According to the department, the officials include two chief financial officers, seven cashiers and an array of revenue officers, debt collectors, clerks and managers. If the alleged financial misconduct constitutes a financial offence in terms of Section 173 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, charges have to be laid against the person concerned with the SA Police Service (Saps). Municipalities must also report in their annual reports all suspensions, disciplinary or criminal proceedings instituted in cases of financial misconduct.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Palesa Mofokeng at Moneyweb
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