(1) Whether any measures are being implemented to ensure that the irregularities that were highlighted in the audit reports for the larger municipalities such as Mangaung Metropolitan, Moqhaka, Metsimaholo, Matjhabeng and Maloti-a-Phofung in the Free State are being corrected; if not, why not; if so, how will the officials be capacitated with the skills required; (2) whether any action will be taken against any consultants and/or persons for negligence regarding to non-compliance with the regulations in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003; if not, why not; if so, what action?