Service Delivery & Budget Implementation Plan

The development, implementation and monitoring of a Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) is a requirement of the Municipal Finance Management Act, (MFMA) (Act No. 56 of 2003).

The SDBIP is the management and implementation tool which sets in-year information, e.g. quarterly service delivery and monthly budget targets, and links each service delivery output to the budget of the Municipality. It provides credible management information and a detailed plan how the Municipality will provide services, and which inputs and financial resources should be used.

It is the mechanism that ensures that the IDP and Budget are aligned. It is an expression of the objectives of the municipality in quantifiable outcomes that will be implemented by the administration for the financial period. It includes the service delivery targets and performance indicators for each quarter, which is linked to the performance agreements of senior management. It therefore facilitates oversight over financial and nonfinancial performance of the municipality.

The SDBIP also assists the executive, council and the community in their respective oversight responsibilities since it serves as an implementation and monitoring tool.