The Local Government:
Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003
Supporting sound, sustainable and accountable financial management in South Africa's local government sector.
Municipal Finance Management Act
The Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 provides the legislative framework for sound financial management within municipalities and other institutions in the local sphere of government.
What the Act Intends to Achieve
The Act establishes the principles, responsibilities and standards required to strengthen financial governance across local government.
Sustainable Financial Management
To secure sound and sustainable management of the financial affairs of municipalities and other institutions in the local sphere of government.
Treasury Norms and Standards
To establish treasury norms and standards that support consistent and accountable financial practices across local government.
Connected Legislative Matters
To provide for matters connected with municipal finance, governance, accountability and financial oversight.
Download the Municipal Finance Management Act
Access the complete Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 in PDF format.
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The Local Government:
Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003
Supporting sound, sustainable and accountable financial management in South Africa's local government sector.
Municipal Finance Management Act
The Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 provides the legislative framework for sound financial management within municipalities and other institutions in the local sphere of government.
What the Act Intends to Achieve
The Act establishes the principles, responsibilities and standards required to strengthen financial governance across local government.
Sustainable Financial Management
To secure sound and sustainable management of the financial affairs of municipalities and other institutions in the local sphere of government.
Treasury Norms and Standards
To establish treasury norms and standards that support consistent and accountable financial practices across local government.
Connected Legislative Matters
To provide for matters connected with municipal finance, governance, accountability and financial oversight.
Download the Municipal Finance Management Act
Access the complete Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 in PDF format.
The document will open in a new browser tab. Depending on your browser settings, you may view or download the PDF.
