The PSCBC is self-funded, in that its operational costs are covered from members' subscription fees. Government matches what members pay. The employer pays 50% of the levy and the remaining 50% is deducted from public servants. Levies made up 87% of the PSCBC's income for 2010/2011. The total income for 2010/2011 was R14, 366,967. The total expenditure for the PSCBC during 2010/11 was R16,450,269. There was a shortfall in levy income of R -2,083,302, which was covered from savings the PSCBC had built up over time.