Municipal Revenue and Financial Management

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What is the primary purpose of a municipality's primary bank account?

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To promote accountability on inter-governmental transfers and ensure all money received is deposited.

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Who is responsible for the administration of the municipality’s bank accounts?

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The municipal manager, who may delegate duties to the chief financial officer.

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What must be submitted to the National and Provincial Treasury regarding the primary bank account?

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Details including the name of the bank, account number, and account type.

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Who is authorized for withdrawals from the municipality’s bank accounts?

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Only the accounting officer or chief financial officer may withdraw money.

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What must be tabled in council within 30 days of the end of each quarter?

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A consolidated report on all withdrawals made in respect of unauthorized/irregular expenditure.

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What can a municipality do with surplus cash according to the prescribed investment framework?

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Invest surplus cash that is not immediately required to finance operations.

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What must financial institutions notify the Auditor General about?

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The account type and number, as well as the opening and closing balances of each account.

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What is the policy a municipality must adopt regarding the disposal of capital assets?

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It must be in accordance with the supply chain management policy.

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What are the objectives of a municipality's tariff policy?

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To promote community development and ensure access to basic services.

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What must the rates policy of a municipality ensure?

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Equitable treatment of all persons liable for property rates.