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Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (Registration number MP301) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (Registration number MP301) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 General Information Legal form of entity Local Municpality Municipal Demarcation Code MP301 Executive Mayor Nkosi D.P Speaker Mngomezulu M.W Chief Whip Masuku-Sidu L Mayoral committee Magagula M.P Nkosi S.Z Makhubela N.V Mnisi-Nkosi N Councillors Cindi N.R Ginindza S.V Dludlu Z.M Lubede E.J Mbhele J.S Motaung R.M Mthombeni S.F Ngubeni A Nkosi A.D Nkosi G.J Nkosi J.S Nkosi V.L Nlosi T.J Shabangu L.D Sikhakhane N.B Simelane N.B Simelane J.D Thomo N.G Thabede M.J Mthembu M.S Malaza M.A Nkosi B.G Ngwenya R.D Nkosi T.S Shongwe J.D Jele J.J Nhlabathi N.C Khumalo M.J Mkhwanazi H.L.Z Zulu G.G Ngoma Z.S.G Van der Walt L Ntjana M.L Matshaba M.L Hlabathi P.Z Zwane F.C Ndebele J.C.H Nkosi S.P 1 Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (Registration number MP301) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 General Information Zulu W Mbuli T.G Mnisi T.G Khoza D.P Accounting Officer MS Dlamini Registered office 28 Kerk Street Carolina Mpumalanga 1185 Business address 28 Kerk Street Carolina Mpumalanga 1185 Postal address Private Bag X24 Carolina 1185 Grading of Local Authority Grade 3 Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O) Mnisi M.G.T Bankers Standard Bank of South Africa Limited Auditors Auditor-General of South Africa Chartered Accountants (S.A.) Registered Auditors Attorneys Guzana Attorneys Mokoena Khulani Attorneys Mohlala Attorneys 2 Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (Registration number MP301) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 Index The reports and statements set out below comprise the annual financial statements presented to the provincial legislature: Page Accounting Officer's Responsibilities and Approval 4 Audit Committee Report 5 - 6 Accounting Officer's Report 7 Statement of Financial Position 8 Statement of Financial Performance 9 Statement of Changes in Net Assets 10 Cash Flow Statement 11 Statement of Comparison of Budget and Actual Amounts 12 Accounting Policies 13 - 35 Notes to the Annual Financial Statements 36 - 75 COID Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases CRR Capital Replacement Reserve DBSA Development Bank of South Africa GRAP Generally Recognised Accounting Practice CIGFARO Chartered Institute of Government Finance Audit and Risk Officers VAT Value Added Tax EPWP Expanded Public Works Programme IPSAS International Public Sector Accounting Standards AGSA Auditor-General South Africa MEC Member of the Executive Council MFMA Municipal Finance Management Act MIG Municipal Infrastructure Grant (Previously CMIP) FMG Financial Management Grant WSIG Water Services Infrastructure Grant INEP Integrated National Electrification Programme 3 Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (Registration number MP301) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 Accounting Officer's Responsibilities and Approval The accounting officeris required by the Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003), to maintain adequate accounting records and is responsible for the content and integrity of the annual financial statements and related financial information included in this report. It is the responsibility of the accounting officer to ensure that the annual financial statements fairly present the state of affairs of the municipality as at the end of the financial year and the results of its operations and cash flows for the period then ended. The external auditors are engaged to express an independent opinion on the annual financial statements and were given unrestricted access to all financial records and related data. The annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) including any interpretations, guidelines and directives issued by the Accounting Standards Board. The annual financial statements are based upon appropriate accounting policies consistently applied and supported by reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates. The accounting officeracknowledges that heis ultimately responsible for the system of internal financial control established by the municipality and place considerable importance on maintaining a strong control environment. To enable the accounting officer to meet these responsibilities, the accounting officer sets standards for internal control aimed at reducing the risk of error or deficit in a cost effective manner. The standards include the proper delegation of responsibilities within a clearly defined framework, effective accounting procedures and adequate segregation of duties to ensure an acceptable level of risk. These controls are monitored throughout the municipality and all employees are required to maintain the highest ethical standards in ensuring the municipality’s business is conducted in a manner that in all reasonable circumstances is above reproach. The focus of risk management in the municipality is on identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring all known forms of risk across the municipality. While operating risk cannot be fully eliminated, the municipality endeavours to minimise it by ensuring that appropriate infrastructure, controls, systems and ethical behaviour are applied and managed within predetermined procedures and constraints. The accounting officeris of the opinion, based on the information and explanations given by management, that the system of internal control provides reasonable assurance that the financial records may be relied on for the preparation of the annual financial statements. However, any system of internal financial control can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or deficit. The accounting officerhas reviewed the municipality’s cash flow forecast for the year to 30 June 2020 and, in the light of this review and the current financial position, heis satisfied that the municipality has or has access to adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The external auditorsare responsible for auditing and reporting on the municipality's annual financial statements. The annual financial statements have been audited by the municipality's external auditors and their report is presented on page 7. The annual financial statements set out on pages 7 to 75, which have been prepared on the going concern basis, were approved by the accounting officer on 30 June 2020 and were signed on by: Accounting Officer M.S Dlamini 4 Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (Registration number MP301) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 Audit Committee Report We are pleased to present our report for the financial year ended 30 June 2020. Audit committee members and attendance The Audit Committee, consisting of independent outside members, meets at least four times per annum as per its approved terms of reference, although additional special meetings may be called as the need arises. Name of member Number of meetings attended Stanley Ngobeni (Professional Accountant, SA Tax 6 Professional, RGA) (Chairperson) Sanele Gumbi (MBA) 4 Siyakhula Simelane CA(SA) 6 Tichoane Zororo (CIA, CISA, CISM, CRMA, CRISC, 1 CGEIT,COBIT Assessor) Obed Thenga (BCOM HONS, CGAP, MFMP) 2 Anil Singh (RGFP, ICMA, MFMP) 2 Audit committee responsibility The Audit Committee reports that it has complied with its responsibilities arising from Section 166 of the Municipal Finance Management Act and Circular 65 issued by National Treasury. The Audit Committee also reports that it has adopted appropriate formal terms of reference as its Audit Committee Charter, and it has regulated its affairs in compliance with this charter and has discharged all its responsibilities as contained therein, except that we have not reviewed changes in accounting policies and practices. The effectiveness of internal control Our review of the internal control environment revealed that there has been a room for improvement in the system of internal control of the municipality and reducing qualification issues of previous year. Furthermore, there were several deficiencies in the system of internal control and/or deviations that were reported by the internal auditors and the Auditor-General. However, the Audit Committee noted management’s commitment and action plan to correct deficiencies.. In-Year Management and Monthly/Quarterly Report The municipality did have an effective monthly and quarterly reporting system to the Council as required by the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Performance management The audit committee reviewed functionality of the performance management system and it appears to be somewhat functional, however there is a room for improvement in so far as achievement of planned targets is concerned and submission of portfolio of evidence timeously. RIsk management The audit committee is of the opinion that municipality’s risk management appears to be effective for the better of the year and material respect, and the municipality did implement a comprehensive risk management strategy and related policies. Management has no sound and effective approach has been followed in developing strategic risk management plans and there is a sense of appreciation of the impact of the municipality’s risk management framework on the control environment. There is a room for improvement in so far as fraud prevention Compliance with laws and regulations A number of non-compliance with the enabling laws and regulations were revealed by Audit Committee, AGSA, and Internal Audit during the year. Thus there is a room for improvement in so far as establishing an effective system for monitoring compliance with laws and regulations and the results of management’s investigation and follow-up (including disciplinary action) of any instances of non-compliance. Internal audit The audit committee is satisfied with the effectiveness of Internal Audit, and recommend that Management and Council should capacitate this unit.. 5 Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (Registration number MP301) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 Audit Committee Report Progress in implementation of AGSA findings from prior year AGSA recommendations were not fully implemented by management at the time of this report. There is a room for improvement in this regard and the audit committee recommended to the municipality to prioritise the implementation of recommendations by AGSA. Progress on implementations of Internal audit recommendations A material number of internal audit recommendations were implemented by management. There is a room for improvement in this regard and thus, Audit Committee recommended to municipality to prioritise the implementation of recommendations by Internal Audit.. Implementations of Audit Committee Recommendations by management A material number of Audit committee recommendations to management were implemented. There is a room for improvement in this regard and thus, Audit Committee recommended to municipality to fast track the implementation of recommendations by Audit Committee.. Conclusion The Audit Committee wishes to acknowledge the commitment from Council, management and staff of the municipality. The stability in terms of the political and administrative leadership of the municipality has contributed to these improvements report above. We would also like to thank the Executive Mayor for his support, Councillors, senior management for their efforts and internal audit for their contribution. Chairperson of the Audit Committee Date: 6 Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (Registration number MP301) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 Accounting Officer's Report The accounting officersubmitshis report for the year ended 30 June 2020. 1. Review of activities Main business and operations 2. Going concern We draw attention to the fact that at 30 June 2020, the municipality had an accumulated surplus of R1 302 333 711 (2019: R 1 235 222 722) and that the municipality's total assets exceed its liabilities by R1 387 034 174 (2019: R 1 319 923 185). The annual financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting policies applicable to a going concern. This basis presumes that funds will be available to finance future operations and that the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities, contingent obligations and commitments will occur in the ordinary course of business. 3. Subsequent events The accounting officer is not aware of any matter or circumstance . 4. Accounting policies The annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the prescribed Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP) including any interpretations of such Statements issued by the Accounting Standards Board. 5. Accounting Officer The accounting officer of the municipality during the year and to the date of this report is as follows: Name Nationality MS Dlamini South African 7 Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (Registration number MP301) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2020 Figures in Rand Note(s) 2020 2019 Restated* Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 2 97 774 418 15 911 968 Receivables from exchange transactions 3 48 970 913 57 379 495 Receivables from non-exchange transactions 4 156 176 307 197 059 801 Inventories 5 3 832 585 3 608 678 Investments 6 3 922 116 3 998 516 VAT receivable 7 26 085 655 23 139 991 Operating lease asset 8 548 290 200 969 337 310 284 301 299 418 Non-Current Assets Investments 6 409 508 384 683 Investment property 9 35 159 000 35 237 000 Property, plant and equipment 10 1 422 289 219 1 276 764 949 1 457 857 727 1 312 386 632 Total Assets 1 795 168 011 1 613 686 050 Liabilities Current Liabilities Payables from exchange transactions 11 219 724 938 183 693 082 Finance lease obligation 12 3 741 109 4 353 604 Unspent conditional grants and receipts 13 78 999 999 - Provisions 14 13 986 653 11 518 693 Employee benefit obligation 15 879 000 - Long service award 16 993 000 - 318 324 699 199 565 379 Non-Current Liabilities Finance lease obligation 12 1 769 866 5 123 162 Employee benefit obligation 15 8 804 000 10 691 483 Provisions 14 70 637 271 69 715 888 Long service award 16 8 598 000 8 666 951 89 809 137 94 197 484 Total Liabilities 408 133 836 293 762 863 Net Assets 1 387 034 175 1 319 923 187 Reserves Revaluation reserve 17 84 700 463 84 700 463 Accumulated surplus 1 302 333 711 1 235 222 722 Total Net Assets 1 387 034 174 1 319 923 185 8 Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (Registration number MP301) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 Statement of Financial Performance Figures in Rand Note(s) 2020 2019 Restated* Revenue Revenue from exchange transactions Service charges 19 58 568 519 51 758 478 Rental Income 20 1 944 058 1 296 695 Interest received - consumers 21 60 723 646 53 072 151 Licences and permits 23 155 118 31 438 Other Income 24 1 963 477 2 069 987 Interest received - investment 25 5 616 634 3 476 722 Gain on disposal of assets and liabilities 26 224 711 - Fair value adjustments 40 1 512 000 - Total revenue from exchange transactions 130 708 163 111 705 471 Revenue from non-exchange transactions Taxation revenue Property rates 27 75 180 181 102 113 531 Transfer revenue Government grants & subsidies 28 519 097 257 411 182 203 Donations 29 3 358 860 134 854 750 Fines 22 2 125 818 6 387 004 Total revenue from non-exchange transactions 599 762 116 654 537 488 Total revenue 18 730 470 279 766 242 959 Expenditure Employee related costs 30 (178 495 170) (165 876 307) Remuneration of councillors 31 (19 945 299) (18 504 603) Depreciation and amortisation 32 (45 677 344) (48 476 425) Impairment loss 33 (11 182 563) - Finance costs 34 (2 203 253) (11 898 189) Debt Impairment 36 (166 870 737) (102 220 049) Bulk purchases 37 (84 615 784) (73 515 473) Contracted services 38 (99 664 991) (40 345 947) Fair value adjustments 40 - (17 667 840) General Expenses 39 (54 704 167) (101 535 671) Total expenditure (663 359 308) (580 040 504) - - Surplus for the year 67 110 971 186 202 455 9