By Johnathan Paoli
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has identified systemic flaws that undermine service delivery despite improvements in financial transparency.
Presenting an evaluation of the country’s audit outcomes in Tshwane on Tuesday, Maluleke urged the new administration to address entrenched weaknesses in governance and accountability.
The AG’s report shows a stark contrast between progress in routine financial reporting and persistent underperformance among high-impact entities, which deliver essential services such as education, healthcare and infrastructure development.
These entities account for 77% of government expenditure and remain a critical concern.
“While the previous administration laid a foundation for financial transparency, high-impact auditees continue to face challenges in meeting their targets and maintaining financial discipline,” Maluleke said.
Over the 2018-2024 administrative term, irregular expenditure amounted to R406.83 billion, primarily driven by non-compliance with procurement and contract management legislation, which accounted for 68% of the total.
In most years, this category constituted over 85% of
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