The AG noted that unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure remains an area of concern for the health sector. In 2012/13 unauthorised expenditure incurred has decreased from R1.3 billion in 2011/12 to R855 million. Irregular expenditure was found to be at R7.8 billion in the current financial year, up from R7.6 billion the previous financial year. Fruitless and wasteful expenditure also increased from R507 million to R605 million.