The BLM improved from a qualified opinion in 2007-2008 to financially unqualified audit opinion with other matters as a result of implementing effective action plans to address audit findings with ongoing progress monitoring by the municipal leadership. There has been no significant overall improvement in the municipalities' audit outcomes over the last five years. In fact, Bushbuckridge was put under (Provincial) administration in 2004-2005. Adequate leadership involvement and oversight assisted the municipality in receiving financially unqualified audit opinion. This resulted in an environment conducive to good financial management and service delivery. Bushbuckridge is one of two municipalities in the province that were assisted by consultants and actually improved on their audit outcomes.