In September 2022, the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) took a significant step towards improving its revenue collection by setting up a revenue operations team (ROT). This team was specifically tasked with intensifying revenue collection efforts and ensuring that the assembly was able to generate the funds it needed to provide essential services to the people of the municipality.

Revenue collection is a critical aspect of any local government’s operations, as it is the primary source of funding for the provision of basic services such as health care, education, sanitation, and infrastructure development. However, in many cases, revenue collection can be a challenge, particularly in areas where there is a significant informal sector or a high level of non-compliance with tax and fee payment requirements.

To address this challenge, the LaDMA set up the ROT to ensure that revenue collection efforts were intensified and streamlined. The ROT was made up of a team of experts who were trained in revenue mobilization and collection strategies. They were tasked with developing and implementing innovative revenue collection strategies that would help the assembly generate the funds it needed to provide essential services to the people of the municipality.

The ROT focused on a range of revenue streams, including property rates, business operating permits, market tolls, and other fees and charges. They used a variety of methods to encourage compliance with payment requirements, including education and awareness campaigns, streamlined payment procedures, and enforcement measures where necessary.

The results of the ROT’s efforts were impressive. In just a few short months, the assembly was able to significantly increase its revenue collection and generate the funds it needed to provide essential services to the people of the municipality. This was a significant achievement, and it demonstrated the LaDMA’s commitment to ensuring that it was able to meet the needs of its residents.

Overall, the establishment of the ROT was a positive step for the LaDMA, and it showed that with the right strategies and resources in place, local governments can significantly improve their revenue collection efforts. This, in turn, can help them provide essential services to their residents and contribute to the overall development of their communities.