3. The Committee recommends that the Department ensures that systems and proper resources are in place to facilitate that there is a complete report on the achievement of targets as set out in its strategic plan. 4. The Department should strengthen its oversight function over the Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) to ensure that reporting of information by this entity is consistent and that their financial operations are within the confines of Treasury Regulations and the PFMA. AISA's role within the science system also needed to be clarified.