. Investigations in progress: the investigation was underway, at the time of reporting, regarding the alleged internal control deficiencies and possible override of controls at INDLELA. Though the programme has been transferred to Higher Education, like the rest of other skills development competencies, the investigation continued . Investigations completed during the financial year: an investigation into fraudulent payments amounting to R981 450 that occurred during the 2008/09 financial year was concluded. The department recovered R142 404 from the account that was used to deposit the fraudulent payments.