George Municipality delivers sustained strong audit results

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George Municipality is proud to announce that it has once again received an unqualified audit opinion for the 2024/2025 financial year — marking 13 unqualified audit opinions in the past 14 years, of which 11 were unqualified without findings. This long-term track record places George among the top-performing non-metro municipalities in South Africa for financial governance and accountability.

Executive Mayor Johnson welcomed the outcome. “This audit outcome demonstrates our commitment to transparent, accountable governance and sound financial management. It is a reflection of strong leadership, disciplined financial management, and a culture of compliance that underpins everything we do. George is striving to be South Africa’s best non-metro municipality — proving that good governance is truly a team effort.”

MMC for Finance and Strategic Services, Iona Kritzinger, expressed her appreciation for the result, noting that his outcome confirms that our financial controls, reporting practices, and oversight mechanisms are functioning exactly as they should. “We remain focused on prudent spending, efficient service delivery, and ensuring that every rand is used to benefit our residents.”

Municipal Manager Godfrey Louw thanked the administration for their commitment, and commended the high standards maintained across all departments. “Our teams are committed to accuracy, accountability, and the continuous strengthening of financial governance.”

George Municipality remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and financial accountability, ensuring that resources are managed responsibly in the service of all residents.

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