With respect to compliance with the MFMA, the ELM reported that the supply chain policy exists; all bid committees with capacitated and competent members; the BTO has not be establish due to staff shortages and capacity constraints in the finance department; the 2008/09 AFS was submitted 30 days later than the legislated time; the ELM is not fully GRAP compliance; section 71 reports of the MFMA were submitted latter that expected. The ELM further reported that it has good relations with sector departments and its IDP is aligned with the PGDP.