. About 346 awards amounting to R123 902 661 were given to persons who were in the service of the state and employees of the municipality. . Four (4) awards amounting to R2,9 million were given to persons who were in the service of the state by uShaka. . Management of the municipality and the two entities were not proactive during the year under review to prevent irregular expenditure, however management have now focused in strengthening the control environment as documented below. . Supply Chain Management legislative requirements were not implemented or not adhered to not resulting in irregular expenditure. . Thirty-four (34) contracts amounting to R711 million were amended and extended without the reasons for the proposed amendments being tabled in Council and the local community being given reasonable notice of the intention to amend the contract and having been invited to submit representations. Information systems audit