Ensuring the efficient and prosperous functioning of municipalities, free from the abuse of authority and governed with the efficient use of tax revenue.
To be a trusted vehicle for positive change, promoting and advancing the South African Constitution and other democratic processes on a local level. We do so by:
Ensuring the taxation policy and the regulatory environment (as a whole or part), is duly applied in a transparent manner, and that the local communities are empowered and encouraged to exercise their rights in participating and influencing how their local tax revenues are spent.
Challenging the waste, maladministration and corrupt use of local taxes, through application of clear and effective methodologies, and following through with action when and where necessary, to hold those responsible for the maladministration and / or corruption, to account for their behaviour and actions.
OUTA Local Government Initiative: Supported by a national imperative, expertise and platforms, all OUTA Local Government branches operate independently and are not aligned or affiliated to any political party. Each branch is supported and funded by the local citizens, business and other donor institutions within the respective municipalities, to conduct the work of investigations, research, communication and litigation.
