With regards to the monthly reporting by municipalities, the PoKZN reported that all transfer payments made by the department to municipalities were supported by signed memorandums of agreement. Moreover, a monthly reporting template was sent to all municipalities and there was a dedicated staff member assigned to regularly make follow-ups with municipalities. The template showed improvement on compliance and reflected annual transfers only approved together with proof of expenditure of previously transferred funds. Furthermore, the PoKZN submitted that visits to all local municipalities would be conducted between April and June 2011 before the start of the new municipal financial year.