With respect to compliance with the MFMA, the MALM reported that the Council approved Supply Chain Management Policy and the three Bid Committees were established. Furthermore, the MALM reported that BTO exists; the 2009/10 AFS was in the process of being finalised; Internal Audits and Audit Committee exist but are share services with the Cacadu District Municipality (CDM). The MLM further reported that the alignment of the Budget to the PGDS is currently undertaken through the CDM.