With respect to monitoring, the PoNC reported that no funding was received to employ officials to perform devolution of rates function. The PoNC reported that it had no choice but to budget for three positions, Assistant Director; Senior Administration Officer; and Administration Officer. The PoNC said that that has assisted and strengthened its capacity to perform the function and produce reports. Monthly spending reports were submitted to National Department of Public Works. But, according to the PoNC, only capacitated municipalities submit monthly statements reflecting payments received.