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mSCOA & MFMA Compliance clean audit Auditor-General

How to Achieve a Clean Municipal Audit: Step-by-Step SA Guide

A practical, step-by-step guide for SA municipalities on how to achieve a clean audit from the Auditor-General. Covers the AG's focus areas, common findings, preparation timelines, and actionable checklists.

Dolobha Team 15 February 2026

Municipal Finance GRAP accounting standards

GRAP Standards for SA Municipalities: Practical Implementation Guide

A plain-language guide to Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) for South African municipalities. Covers key standards, AFS requirements, and practical implementation steps.

Dolobha Team 15 February 2026

mSCOA & MFMA Compliance MFMA compliance

MFMA Compliance Requirements: What Every Municipality Must Know in 2026

A practical guide to Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) compliance for SA municipalities. Covers reporting obligations, financial controls, audit requirements, and how to avoid common compliance failures.

Dolobha Team 15 February 2026

mSCOA & MFMA Compliance mSCOA chart of accounts

mSCOA Chart of Accounts: Complete 2026 Guide for SA Municipalities

Master the Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA) with this practical guide. Understand the 7 segments, classification rules, and how to achieve compliance — written for SA municipal finance teams.

Dolobha Team 15 February 2026

Guides & Templates Section 71 monthly report

Section 71 Monthly Report: Complete Guide & Free Template for Municipalities

Everything SA municipal finance teams need to know about Section 71 monthly budget statements — what to include, deadlines, common mistakes, and a practical preparation checklist.

Dolobha Team 15 February 2026

mSCOA & MFMA Compliance Section 72 mid-year report

Section 72 Mid-Year Performance Report: What to Submit & When

A practical guide to Section 72 mid-year budget and performance assessments for SA municipalities — deadlines, required content, preparation steps, and common pitfalls.

Dolobha Team 15 February 2026

mSCOA & MFMA Compliance Auditor-General municipal audit

Auditor-General Municipal Audit Results 2023-24: Key Findings & What They Mean for Your Municipality

An analysis of the latest Auditor-General municipal audit outcomes for 2023-24. Understand the key findings, root causes of poor audits, and practical steps your municipality can take to improve.

Dolobha Team 14 February 2026

Guides & Templates clean audit checklist

Municipal Clean Audit Checklist 2026: 50 Items Your Finance Team Must Verify

A comprehensive 50-point checklist for SA municipalities preparing for a clean Auditor-General audit. Covers financial statements, compliance, performance reporting, and internal controls.

Dolobha Team 14 February 2026

mSCOA & MFMA Compliance mSCOA municipal finance

What Is mSCOA? A Plain-Language Guide for Municipal Officials

Everything you need to know about the Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA) in simple terms — why it was introduced, how it works, and what it means for your municipality.

Dolobha Team 14 February 2026

mSCOA & MFMA Compliance mSCOA classification errors

Common mSCOA Classification Errors: 15 Mistakes That Trigger AG Findings

The 15 most common mSCOA classification errors that lead to Auditor-General findings in SA municipalities — and how to prevent each one.

Dolobha Team 13 February 2026

Guides & Templates MFMA reporting calendar

MFMA Reporting Calendar 2026/27: Every Deadline Your Municipality Must Meet

The complete MFMA reporting calendar for the 2026/27 financial year. Never miss a Section 71, Section 72, budget, or AFS deadline again.

Dolobha Team 13 February 2026

mSCOA & MFMA Compliance mSCOA segment classification

mSCOA Segment Classification Explained: Project, Fund, Function, Item, Region, Costing

A detailed breakdown of each mSCOA segment — Project, Fund, Function, Item, Region, and Costing — with practical examples of how to classify transactions correctly in SA municipalities.

Dolobha Team 13 February 2026

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