The Standing Committee on the Auditor-General, in partnership with the Auditor-General, visited auditchallenged municipalities in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The findings from the visits indicated to the Committee that a need exist to visit the Office of the Auditor-General in Pretoria, Gauteng. The visit would also serve to familiarize Members with the work environment of the different sections and units that form part of the Auditor-General of South Africa. This would assist the Committee in better understanding and appreciating the operational functions of the Auditor-General.