The main appropriation for Mineral Regulation programme was R215.9 million, which was adjusted downwards to R183.7 million in 2010/11 financial year. By the end of the fourth quarter R187.7 or 102.2 per cent was spent. In monetary terms this is an over expenditure of R4.1 million. According to the National Treasury, the over-expenditure related to posts that were filled within the branch for which projected expenditure was under estimated.