BACKGROUND
      •    Section 10 (5) of the Division of Revenue Act, (Act No. 2 of 2013) 
           indicates clearly that the National Transferring Officer is responsible 
           for    monitoring  expenditure  and  non-financial  information  on 
           programmes funded by an allocation.  
      •    The question could then be asked what non-financial reporting and 
           monitoring requirements should be in place within a financial year
            •    Monthly and quarterly non-financial reporting;
            •    Appraisal meetings that include all relevant stakeholders;
            •    Monthly meetings at a provincial level between stakeholders;
            •    National quarterly review meetings between stakeholders;
            •    Regular site visits by municipalities and stakeholders; and
            •    Meetings with municipalities on the outcomes of reporting and 
                 monitoring activities collectively or individually.
                                           REPORTING
     •  Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting :
         – Legislative requirement
         – Tracks and conveys messages of performance across the three spheres
         – Establishes levels of accountability 
     •    As agreed with National Treasury, the quarterly report is the 
          same as the monthly report submitted at the end of that quarter.
     •    Signed monthly report from the municipality is acceptable and 
          submission thereof would be regarded is in compliance to the 
          Act for quarterly reporting
     •    The monthly/quarterly template has been revised and will be 
          forwarded and is available on the website
     •    Annual report has no template, but needs to be looked at for 
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                                  PROJECT REGISTRATION
     •  Creating the baseline for reporting and monitoring
     •  All relevant role-players (district role-players) must be able to 
        convene in one meeting in order to evaluate and appraise MIG 
        projects in accordance with the MIG policy framework 
     •  The establishment of district fora to facilitate project appraisals 
        are however recommended
     •  Roles and responsibilities clear for
         – National
         – Province
         – Provincial / Regional sector dept
         – Municipalities
          
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                          PROJECT REGISTRATION
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                                 IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
     •  The National Transferring Officer of the MIG should be informed 
        of any changes with respect to the implementation of MIG 
        projects.  
         – As at 30 June 2013 – The extent of municipal planning and 
            budget process including the three year capital plan to be 
            implemented at the 1st of July on the roll-out of the MIG 
            programme;
         – As at 31 October 2013 -  How far municipalities are with 
            regard to introducing new projects over their current three 
            years and the impact thereof on the roll-out of the MIG 
            programme.
         – As at 31 January 2014 - the extent of the municipal budget 
            adjustments process on the roll-out of the MIG programme;
         – As at 31 March 2014 – the status and cash flow of proposed 
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            MIG projects for the next financial year.