Quantifying Inefficient Expenditure in Local Government: A Free Disposable Hull Analysis of a Sample of South African Municipalities

Mahabir, Jugal

doi:10.1111/saje.12050

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“…These results indicate a superior performance of municipalities than the results of Mahabir (2014), in which all services of the municipalities were assessed using FDH. Mahabir (2014) found that an average efficiency of approximately 45% can be expected for municipalities over the years assessed. The results of the current study indicate a higher efficiency; however, this study considers water services provision of municipalities only and uses a DEA technique.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…The input used in the research was operating expenditure per capita and the outputs used were the number of consumer units receiving access to piped water, grid electricity, toilet facilities and refuse removal. Mahabir (2014) found that the average efficiencies achieved by the municipalities varied between 42% and 46% over the years assessed. The results indicated that the municipalities considered in this study could utilise 54 to 58% less expenditure to achieve their current output levels.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Efficiency evaluation of urban and rural municipal water service authorities in South Africa: A data envelopment analysis approach

Brettenny¹,

Sharp²

2016

WSA

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In recent years the local governments in South Africa have faced numerous public protests with regard to service delivery and particularly the provision of basic services such as water and sanitation. In response, South Africa has introduced benchmarking systems (Blue Drop, Green Drop) to improve the quality of potable water and sanitation services. These systems have seen some success; however, the efficiency with which these water services are provided is yet to be assessed. This study uses data envelopment analysis (DEA) to evaluate the efficiency with which several South African water service authorities (WSAs), including both metropolitan and local municipalities, provide water services to the public in both urban and rural areas.

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confidence: 92%

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confidence: 98%

Efficiency evaluation of urban and rural municipal water service authorities in South Africa: A data envelopment analysis approach

Brettenny¹,

Sharp²

2016

WSA

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“…Interestingly, despite the different methods and data used, results for the efficiency levels in U.S. local governments are quite consistent, varying between 0.81 and 0.84. Three studies assessed provision of basic services in local municipalities in South Africa from 2005 to 2010 (Dollery and van der Westhuizen, ; Mahabir, ; Monkam, ). In general, they show low efficiency levels, scoring from 0.17 to 0.64.…”

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Local governments' efficiency: a systematic literature review—part I

Narbón-Perpiñá

Witte

2017

Int Trans Operational Res

153

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The efficient management of the available resources in local governments has been a topic of high interest in the field of public sector. We provide an extensive and comprehensive review of the existing literature on local governments' efficiency from a global point of view, covering all articles from 1990 to August 2016. This paper is the first of two. It covers the basic aspects related to local governments' efficiency measurement not taking into account the effect of environmental conditions. First, we show a detailed overview of the studies investigating public sector efficiency across various countries, comparing the data and samples employed, and the main results obtained. Second, we describe which techniques have been used for measuring efficiency in the context of local governments. Third, we summarize the inputs and outputs used. Finally, we discuss some operative directions and considerations for further research in the field.

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Bulk water services delivery challenges in the Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district municipality in South Africa's North West Province

Mouton,

Motshabi,

Jeje

et al. 2024

World Water Policy

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This study thoroughly examines the difficulties in providing bulk water services in Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district municipality in the North West Province, with the end goal of giving comprehensive suggestions for operational and strategic improvements. The study adopted a qualitative research approach, employing semistructured interviews for gathering data from officials of various municipalities responsible for overseeing infrastructure within the geographical confines of the municipalities they serve. The findings identified themes indicative of the focus areas contributing to the bulk water services delivery challenges. These emphasized the importance of fostering a collaborative work environment, thus promoting organizational learning, and implementing effective change management to elevate service delivery standards. It identifies the necessity for heightened operational efficiency and advocates for a cultural shift within municipal operations. Strategic planning, marked by the creation and regular refinement of master plans, is highlighted alongside the implementation of robust project management practices. The study emphasizes the critical need for synchronizing municipal planning processes with statutory requirements and the changing demands of the local community. The research advocates for a flexible and responsive approach to master planning, which is indispensable for adapting to shifts in administrative frameworks and community needs. The study recommends the development of a dynamic master plan for water services, one that is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the evolving legislative landscape and community priorities. It also suggests that municipal authorities should ensure that the planning process remains inclusive and responsive to the residents' needs. Furthermore, training and capacity‐building initiatives for municipal officials could be instrumental in enhancing their ability to adapt to these changing demands and legislative environments.

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Quantifying Inefficient Expenditure in Local Government: A Free Disposable Hull Analysis of a Sample of South African Municipalities

Cited by 13 publications

References 25 publications

Efficiency evaluation of urban and rural municipal water service authorities in South Africa: A data envelopment analysis approach

Efficiency evaluation of urban and rural municipal water service authorities in South Africa: A data envelopment analysis approach

Local governments' efficiency: a systematic literature review—part I

Bulk water services delivery challenges in the Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district municipality in South Africa's North West Province

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