The CLCC provided an overview of financial matters of the CRLR's with specific reference to 2008/09 budget allocation and its spending. The Commission spent almost 100% of their total budget allocation of R3.1 billion. A total amount of R2, 8 billion was spent on land purchase and financial compensation to land claimants, whereas approximately R338 million was spent on recurrent costs including salaries and service providers. A total of R803 million was committed as development grants to assist beneficiaries with the development of their newly acquired land.