SALGA annual report 2016/17 SALGA ANNUAL REPORT 201617 PRINTED FINAL | Page 165

Report of the auditor-general to Parliament on the South African Local Government Association were measurable and relevant, and assessed the reliability of the reported performance information to determine whether it was valid, accurate and complete. 14. I did not identify any material findings on the usefulness and reliability of the reported performance information for the selected objectives. Other matter 15. I draw attention to the matter below. Achievement of planned targets 16. Refer to the annual performance report on pages 51 to 83; 130 to 145 for information on the achievement of planned targets for the year. This information should be considered in the context of the fact that no material findings were identified on the usefulness and reliability of the reported performance information as highlighted in paragraph 14 of this report. Report on the audit of compliance with legislation annual performance report that have been specifically reported on in the auditor’s report. 20. My opinion on the financial statements and findings on the reported performance information and compliance with legislation do not cover the other information and I do not express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 21. In connection with my audit, my responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements and the selected objectives presented in the annual performance report, or my knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work I have performed on the other information obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, I conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, I am required to report that fact. I have nothing to report in this regard. Internal control deficiencies Introduction and scope 17. In accordance with the PAA and the general notice issued in terms thereof I have a responsibility to report material findings on the compliance of the public entity with specific matters in key leg