JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng government has made significant strides in financial governance, with notable improvements in its audit outcomes for the 2023/2024 financial year.
It said this progress underscored the province’s commitment to sound financial management and accountability.
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In a ceremony to be held on Sunday, the government will recognise departments and entities that have excelled in their audit performance.
Following the release of the Auditor-General’s report earlier in 2024, the provincial government will celebrate its own achievements on Sunday.
Six provincial departments, including community safety, achieved clean audit status, while 14 entities also received clean audits, an increase from the previous financial year.
Additionally, 11 departments and entities delivered unqualified financial reports.
Premier Panyaza Lesufi, who will be in attendance, said that these accomplishments highlighted the effectiveness of the government’s strategic initiatives, such as internal audits and capacity building, aimed at ensuring better service delivery for the people of Gauteng.
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