The Committees on Appropriations raised a concern as to the perceived lack of support provided by SALGA with respect to capacitating municipalities. SALGA responded that in support of municipalities they are partnering with universities who are service providers to strengthen the capacity of financial management, for example University of Witwatersrand is offering a course in financial management, expenditure and oversight. Furthermore, SALGA reported that they are reviewing the possibility of electing a permanent member to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to provide support to the Committees concerning local government matters.