The Chartered Institute of Government Finance, Audit & Risk Officers (CIGFARO)  in collaboration with The National Treasury (NT) Invites you to register for the mSCOA Workshop, which will take place on the 02-04 December 2025, Emperors Palace, Gauteng. Theme: “Unleashing mSCOA: The Game-Changer to revitalize service delivery in your municipality”. 

Topics to be covered:
Introduction to mSCOA:
o    What mSCOA is and why it was introduced. o    Overview of its components and structure (e.g., segments such as function, funding, and region). Improved Financial Management:
o    How mSCOA ensures better tracking of municipal finances, helping with budget planning, expenditure control, and auditing processes. o    The role it plays in ensuring that public funds are used effectively to deliver services to citizens. Enhanced Transparency and Accountability:
o    How standardized financial reporting under mSCOA ensures transparency in municipal financial management. o    The role of mSCOA in reducing corruption and mismanagement by allowing for clearer financial oversight. Better Allocation of Resources for Service Delivery:
o    How mSCOA improves decision-making regarding the allocation of resources to specific service areas (e.g., water, electricity, sanitation, roads). o    Facilitating a more targeted approach to addressing service delivery needs based on accurate financial data. Data Integration and Analysis:
o    How mSCOA helps municipalities collect and analyze data, leading to better strategic planning. o    The role of data in improving service delivery by ensuring that financial resources are spent where they are most needed. Supporting Audit and Compliance:
o    The importance of mSCOA in simplifying audits, ensuring compliance with national financial management regulations, and improving audit outcomes. Impact on Local Communities:
o    How mSCOA, when implemented effectively, can directly enhance the quality of life for residents by ensuring better service delivery. o    Examples of municipalities that have successfully used mSCOA to improve service delivery. Challenges and Solutions:
o    Discuss potential challenges in adopting mSCOA, such as capacity building, training, and system integration. o    Solutions and best practices for overcoming these challenges to optimize mSCOA’s impact on service delivery.   


 Date:                    02 - 04 December 2025 
Venue:                 Emperors Palace, Gauteng   

Registration Fees: 
Cost per delegate: 
CIGFARO Member:  R5 150,00
Non-member:            R6 320,00
Private:                          R7 450,00

Target Audience: CIGFARO Members, Stakeholders, MEC with Finance Portfolio, CFOs, MMs, Head of Departments, Directors, CAE’s, Managers and Officials.    

Documents:
Click  here to download the registration form
Click here to download the draft program   

Exhibition:
Click here to download Exhibition Packages
Click here to download Registration form
Click here to download  Exhibitor Names Registration form

We are pleased to invite your company to take part to the success of this event as a sponsor or exhibitor! For any question regarding sponsoring and exhibition kindly contact Ms Nadeera Hoosen nadeera@cigfaro.co.za   

For more information and to submit Registration Forms, please contact Alinah Motloung at: Tel: 011-394-0879, E-mail: cpd@cigfaro.co.za  or ceo@cigfaro.co.za