4.8 The General Support programme provides general support capabilities and services through three sub programmes: Joint Logistical Services Command and Management Information Services and Military Police. This is the largest programme in the defence budget and constitutes 12.04 percent thereof. Funds for the departmental support programme and command and management information systems were significantly reduced. Funds allocated for the use of contractors have also decreased to R119 million (compared to the R855 million in previous financial year). Property paymentsare expected to increase, as well as the number of employees. The information regarding the outputs and performance indicators of the joint logistic sub programme and military police are confidential. The Committee is concerned over the lack of clarity regarding certain performance indicators and targets, given this programme's underperformance against targets set in the last financial year. This poor performance particularly relates to compliance with DOD ICT portfolios of the Defence Enterprise Information System Master Plans. Moreover, given the reduction in funding for this financial year, the Committee is doubtful whether targets set will be fully achieved.