The PoFS reported that underspending was caused, among other things, by the following: delays in recruitment and appointment of librarians; procurement challenges; the Free State's Provincial Treasury directives on the arrangement of new contracts; and the late or non-delivery of orders for library materials. The PoFS informed the Committee that plans were in place to address these shortcomings. These plans include obtaining approval to amend the committee's business plan in order to redirect underspent funds to other projects and to obtain approval from the Free State's Provincial Treasury to deviate from directives. Furthermore, the PoFS reported that it intended to appoint an infrastructure manager to assist the Department of Public Works with infrastructure contracts and improve the monitoring of infrastructure projects.