SALGA indicated that spending performance for the HSDG and the USDG in metropolitan municipalities exceeded their overall general capital spending. In terms of the HSDG, areas of concern highlighted by SALGA were the real declines in HSDG allocations in the medium term and the significant increases in the housing subsidy from R90 000.00 to R160 000.00 which would impact on the adequacy of the HSDG to meet targets for top structures and service sites. Another area of concern was the process of ensuring that metros are well prepared for the assignment of the full HSDG grant beginning in 1 July 2015. In particular, SALGA reported that national and provincial departments needed to ensure staff and resource shifts are carried out smoothly coupled with technical assistance as may be required. In terms of the USDG, SALGA submitted that it will propose that USDG be extended to other large cities (which are not metros) and that the USDG allow for the installation of upgrades for backyard dwellers.