The TLM reported that a full compliment of staff is needed for the budget and treasury office (BTO) but as of now it is not met. Although the work is being done, the lack of capacity and skill is evident. The BTO is headed by a CFO, who was appointed on 01 January 2008. The TLM told the Committees that, in February 2009, the Accountant went on pension and the Budget and Expenditure Officer is an acting Accountant. The TLM added that there are three interns of which one resigned after just two months of internship. Therefore, there is severe pressure on the few staff in the Finance Directorate who is expected to perform at their peak as well as trying to comply with MFMA regulations.