72 Councils Faulted on Revenue Failures

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The Auditor General flagged 72 local authorities for failing to effectively collect revenue from taxes, levies and fees, undermining service delivery and financial stability. The 2024 audit found weak revenue systems, poor enforcement, manual cash handling and inadequate monitoring, leading to arrears and leakages. The report warned that under-collection increases reliance on central government transfers and urged stronger controls, electronic payments and tighter oversight.