The provincial Department of Arts and Culture of North West (PoNW) reported that in the 2010/11 financial year its allocation was R59. 275 million, with a roll-over of R13. 433 million. The PoNW said the total allocation, R72. 708 million, for 2010/11 was allocated according to Grant priorities and only R34. 534 million or 47.5 per cent had been spent. The PoNW submitted that for the third quarter R15. 917 million had been transferred to the province and R14. 108 million had been spent.