By Johnathan Paoli
Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile has praised the province’s financial governance after 22 provincial departments and entities achieved clean audits during the 2024/25 financial year.
Maile, speaking at a media briefing in Bramley on the 2024/25 audit outcomes, said the results showed growing accountability in government but warned that irregular spending and weak controls remain a serious concern.
“Improvement in financial management in the public sector leads to better service delivery, because funds are used for what they are intended for,” Maile said.
“Our people expect us to build an accountable and clean government that can serve them better. This is what we are focused on doing. We are a responsive people-centred government that is transparent and, on the ground, to improve services to the people.”
According to the audit results, eight departments achieved clean audits.
These include the Office of the Premier, Provincial Legislature, Provincial Treasury,
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