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BACKGROUND • Section 10 (5) of the Division of Revenue Act, (Act No. 2 of 2013) indicates clearly that the National Transferring Officer is responsible for monitoring expenditure and non-financial information on programmes funded by an allocation. • The question could then be asked what non-financial reporting and monitoring requirements should be in place within a financial year • Monthly and quarterly non-financial reporting; • Appraisal meetings that include all relevant stakeholders; • Monthly meetings at a provincial level between stakeholders; • National quarterly review meetings between stakeholders; • Regular site visits by municipalities and stakeholders; and • Meetings with municipalities on the outcomes of reporting and monitoring activities collectively or individually. REPORTING • Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting : – Legislative requirement – Tracks and conveys messages of performance across the three spheres – Establishes levels of accountability • As agreed with National Treasury, the quarterly report is the same as the monthly report submitted at the end of that quarter. • Signed monthly report from the municipality is acceptable and submission thereof would be regarded is in compliance to the Act for quarterly reporting • The monthly/quarterly template has been revised and will be forwarded and is available on the website • Annual report has no template, but needs to be looked at for 2013/14 3 PROJECT REGISTRATION • Creating the baseline for reporting and monitoring • All relevant role-players (district role-players) must be able to convene in one meeting in order to evaluate and appraise MIG projects in accordance with the MIG policy framework • The establishment of district fora to facilitate project appraisals are however recommended • Roles and responsibilities clear for – National – Province – Provincial / Regional sector dept – Municipalities 4 PROJECT REGISTRATION 5 IMPLEMENTATION PLANS • The National Transferring Officer of the MIG should be informed of any changes with respect to the implementation of MIG projects. – As at 30 June 2013 – The extent of municipal planning and budget process including the three year capital plan to be implemented at the 1st of July on the roll-out of the MIG programme; – As at 31 October 2013 - How far municipalities are with regard to introducing new projects over their current three years and the impact thereof on the roll-out of the MIG programme. – As at 31 January 2014 - the extent of the municipal budget adjustments process on the roll-out of the MIG programme; – As at 31 March 2014 – the status and cash flow of proposed 6 MIG projects for the next financial year.
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