FAQ Budget & Fiscal
Q: What is the EPRE?
A: The estimates of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure (EPRE)** details planned spending and revenue for the financial year, including votes and programmes.
Q: When is the provincial budget published?
A: Key budget documents are generally released annually in line with the provincial budget calendar. Check **[BUDGET_URL]** for exact dates.
Q: How can citizens access current and prior budget documents?
A: Visit **Link ** for downloadable EPRE volumes, adjustment budgets, and supporting reports.
Q: What laws govern financial management?
A: The **PFMA** and **MFMA** set standards for transparency and accountability across departments and municipalities.
Q: How does Treasury ensure spending is accountable?
A: Through budget controls, in‑year monitoring, quarterly performance reports, and audit processes.
Q: What is an Adjustment Budget?
A: An update to the main budget during the year to account for changes in revenue, spending priorities, or unforeseen events.
Q: Where can I find procurement plans linked to the budget?
A: Departmental procurement plans and award summaries are published on **[PROCUREMENT_URL]**; they align to budget allocations.
Q: How are public comments considered?
A: Treasury encourages engagement through public notices and stakeholder sessions. Check announcements on **Link **.
Q: What is the difference between operational and capital expenditure?
A: Operational relates to day‑to‑day service delivery; capital funds infrastructure and long‑term assets.
Q: How is revenue forecasted?
A: Forecasting uses historical trends, economic outlooks, and policy assumptions to project provincial receipts.
Q: Where do I find quarterly provincial finance reports?
A: Treasury publishes in‑year updates and QFRs on **[BUDGET_URL]**.
Q: How can municipalities align with provincial priorities?
A: Municipal planning should mirror provincial strategies and comply with **MFMA** reporting requirements.
Q: What is a conditional grant?
A: Funds transferred for specific purposes with conditions on use and reporting; performance is monitored quarterly.
Q: How are audit findings addressed?
A: Departments develop action plans and track remediation. Summaries may be available via reports on **[BUDGET_URL]
Q: Where can I learn more about the budget calendar and key dates?
A: See the calendar explainer on **[BUDGET_URL]** including tabling dates, adjustments, and year‑end timelines
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