With respect to monitoring, evaluation and reporting, the PoM reported that monitoring is done as per the requirements of the Division of Revenue Act and the Public Finance Management Act. This is done, said the province, within the broader monitoring process led by the Department of Basic Education (DoE). The PoM further reported that 3 life skills officials monitor and support the implementation of the programme on a quarterly basis. The PoM said it has employed 10 life skills regional officials who monitor the implementation of the programme by visiting the schools and submitting reports to the provincial office. In addition, the PoM reported that quarterly and annual reports are compiled and sent to the DoE and National Treasury by the provincial officials reporting on financial and non-financial indicators.