MDDA had 14 vacant posts as at 30 September 2012. The posts were vacant as a result of the new structure approved in June 2012 and are scheduled to be filled in 2013/14. Personnel numbers over the medium term are expected to increase to 29. Consultants used by the agency provide IT, internal audit and risk management services, which are outsourced as the agency does not have the personnel to perform these tasks.