National departments were allocated R461.5 billion in the 2010/11 financial year, excluding direct charges against the National Revenue Fund. This included R128.7 billion (27.88 per cent) for current payments, R302.6 billion (65.68 per cent) for transfers and subsidies, R9.3 billion (2.01 per cent) for capital expenditure and R20.9 billion (4.53 per cent) for payments for financial assets. The departments transferred R21.6 million and R3 million from current payments as well as transfers and subsidies, respectively to capital payments. The transfer of funds early in the financial year is noted as an indication of unrealistic budgets and lack of proper planning by departments.