Findings . The Committee observed that grant spending is reported to be 100 percent spent, and at the same time huge backlogs were reported. The Committee noted this discrepancy. . The ELM is not GRAP compliance and that is a violation of the MFMA. Moreover, the BTO is not functional. The Committee recommends that: . The ELM should try to address the highlighted backlogs and further strengthen its Public Participation Strategy. . The Committee recommends that ELM should ensure that it is GRAP compliant as a matter of urgency and further capacitate the TBO. . The Departments of Public Works and Agriculture, and other government departments should pay in full all monies that they owe to all municipalities for rates and services rendered. These departments should pay these accounts in full within two months after the adoption of this report by the House.