The National Treasury reported that Gauteng transferred about R29.8 million of the R56.8 million and Western Cape transferred R47.8 million out of its R56.1 million to municipalities. These provinces had signed Service Level Agreements with receiving municipalities and their reporting was relatively good. The National Treasury raised a concerned about this due to the difference in financial years spending reports, because the municipalities' reports reflect a gap as at the end of the 2012/13 financial year. The municipalities will only report at the end of their financial year with respect to their spending patterns whereas the provinces had already reported their total spending. The National Treasury further reported that the municipalities used most of the funds on operational activities, which are to purchase materials and furniture, and to pay staff.