In addition to the change in the manner of procurement, further delays were caused by differences between market prices obtained by schools earlier and much higher prices provided by procurement. This meant that schools had to reprioritise their needs. By the end of the third quarter, in December 2012, only 4 per cent of the allocated grant funds had been spent. At the end of the fourth quarter of the financial year, 48 per cent had been spent, with a further 34 per cent being committed. Approval has been requested from the Western Cape Provincial Treasury to roll-over these funds.