. Projects were submitted to the Department of Public Works frequently so that the contractors could start implementing projects early and be able to complete their work within a financial year; . Meetings were held at national level with SITA to renegotiate for the de-centralisation of their billing system; . At provincial level meetings were held to pressurise SITA to submit invoices; and . Conditional grant staff should be incorporated into the equitable share to ensure sustainability and continuity.