Net surplus is the profit remaining after subtracting the operating expenses, taxes, interest, insurance and other expenses. AGSA projected net surplus of R25 million or 1.02 per cent of total income in 31 March 2014, decreasing from R46 million or 2.07 per cent in 31 March 2013. The AG reduced the projected surplus by increasing the operational costs to avoid potential conflict between trying to maximise surplus and carrying out the operational activities.