The review, initiated in 1999 has become an important measuring instrument of provincial and local government fiscal trends. Over and above the Intergovernmental Fiscal Review (IGFR), gives an in-depth analysis of service delivery in provinces and municipalities in accordance with government priorities. It is a comprehensive documentation of the achievements, ongoing pressures and constraints that face both provincial and local government spheres in their endeavours to deliver.
More importantly the review is written for non-financial policy analysts, policy makers, political representatives, implementers and academics. It also allows for comparability between provinces and municipalities, encouraging best practices being implemented by innovative provinces and municipalities.
The National Treasury will host an embargoed press conference before the tabling of the review on Tuesday, 09 October.