The DoWCPD also reported on its expenditure as at 28 February 2011, which would be included in the Committee's Fourth Quarter Report on Spending Patterns. Goods and Services showed fast expenditure of R31 million against a budgeted amount of R26, 5 million, mainly due to travel and subsistence for international trips. The second highest spending item at 28 February 2011 was advertising, mainly due to advertising of vacant posts, advocacy and public awareness campaigns.