Some of the contributing factors to the non-attainment of targets were the lengthened process of putting in place the required capacity for internal audit and risk management and the vacancy in the communications unit. However, the department has indicated that the risk management plan will be implemented in full during the 2012/13 financial year and the vacant position for the communication specialist has since been filled. Furthermore, the supplier's database and the procurement plans have since been completed and the assets register has also been completed.