6.5.3 Committee concerns: Members welcomed the acknowledgement by the SAPS in the meeting of 3 September 2010 of the serious problems that exist within the supply chain management environment within the organisation. Members were, however, extremely concerned about these problems and questioned how they had been allowed to continue and fester for so long within the SAPS. The Members also questioned whether in the light of these extremely serious challenges within the supply chain management division, it was correct for the SAPS to be taking on even more responsibilities in terms of the construction of police stations. Concerns around the bid processes, selective adherence to policies and procedures, and the lack of an effective management information system had been identified as concerns in the research conducted by the Task Team as well.