. Payments to Government Printing Works of approximately R100 million for new passports were not finalised. . Late payments for the introduction of Late Registration of Birth (LRB) on the spot adjudication campaign. . Quarterly spending for the Master Rental Agreement with GijimaAst which was withheld in the first quarter. . Funds which were not transferred to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) following a request by the IEC that such funds be deferred to the fourth quarter. While the Department reported that the payment to GijimaAst was withheld, no reason was provided for the withholding of these funds. The Committee will further interrogate this matter and obtain the required explanation. It is its view that this will provide a full picture of any challenges experienced regarding GijimaAst. It is envisaged that this might also afford the Committee an opportunity to suggest early intervention to avoid any risks that might be associated with this payment.