The Office of the Auditor General (AG) briefed the Committee on the 2008-09 audit outcomes of the selected municipalities in Northern Cape. The AG reported that the audit opinions of 11 municipalities, who received a disclaimer in the previous financial year, did not change. These municipalities include: Sol Plaatje Municipality; Siyancuma Municipality; Thembelihle Municipality; Kgatelopele Municipality; Dikgatlong Municipality; Siyathemba Municipality; Emthanjeni Municipality; Kamiesberg Municipality; Karoo Hoogland Municipality, Siyanda Municipality and Mier Municipality.