ï§ Providing guidance on the establishment and functioning of Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPACs). The department and National Treasury are in the process of finalising a Municipal Finance Management Act Circular which will be issued to municipalities by the National Treasury to increase the number of MPACs from the present 103 and to improve their effectiveness.
ï§ In partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the Association of Public Accounts Committees (APAC) and the National Treasury, MPACs will also be provided with training.
ï§ The department, again in partnership with the National Treasury, will embark on a process of determining the reasons for the failure of some municipalities to establish Internal Audit Units and Audit Committees, and provide recommendations on appropriate intervention measures.
ï§ CoGTA has established an Inspectorate to fight fraud and corruption. With the support of this unit, Municipalities will be assisted with developing fraud prevention plans and launch ethics campaigns in municipalities. The Inspectorate will also support provincial departments responsible for Local Government to initiate preliminary investigations and the referral of serious allegations.