Furthermore, the PoEC reported that the total amount that was to be spent for the 2009/10 financial year was R32 million and R10 million for operational costs. The PoEC said that that was going to reduce the unspent figure from R117 million to R74 million (or 36 per cent of the unspent grant). However, the PoEC said that was subject to title deed verification and invoicing by municipalities. The PoEC further reported that a request to rollover R96.7 million had been submitted. The PoEC reported that the two interventions which seek to address the devolution of rate funds grant challenges are the Rates and Taxes project which seeks to address the backlogs and the Municipal Finance Unit which will work close with municipalities. The PoEC said that the Municipal Finance Unit will sustain the intervention in municipalities. The PoEC said that job advertisements were placed and recruitment of the deputy managers was complete and these managers will further staff the unit. The PoEC assured the Committee that the unit will be fully functional by the 30 September 2010.