EC Treasury marks a decade of clean audits, strengthens fiscal resilience

By Thapelo Mpatlanyane

Eastern Cape MEC for Finance, Mlungisi Mvoko, says a cross-functional medico-legal team led by the Provincial Treasury has made notable progress in reducing new claims and expediting writ processing, mitigating one of the province’s most significant fiscal risks.

Financial recovery support was also extended to distressed municipalities including Makana, Amathole, OR Tambo, Walter Sisulu, and Enoch Mgijima, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of basic services.

Mvoko presented the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury’s 2024/25 Annual Report to the Provincial Legislature, highlighting progress in governance, fiscal stability, and inclusive development.

“As we enter a new strategic cycle, our focus will be on strengthening fiscal sustainability and economic resilience; driving transformation and inclusion through procurement and empowerment; modernising governance with data analytics and automation; enhancing municipal financial governance and audit support; and unlocking infrastructure investment for social and economic impact,” said Mvoko.

“Through these priorities, we aim to realise the vision of