3.1. The main participants during the proceedings of the workshop composed of members of the Portfolio and Select Committees on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, NCOP House Chairperson for Committees and Oversight, NCOP House Chairperson for Co-operative Governance, chairpersons of the Standing Committees on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Public Accounts Committees in provincial legislatures, the Auditor-General, and officials from the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South African Local Government Association, National Parliament and provincial legislatures. 4. General Overview