The DLM assured the Committees that its IDP is aligned to the PGDS. To ensure compliance with the MFMA, the DLM reported that a supply chain management policy was approved by the Council as per SCM regulations. The DLM reported that a bid committee is in place and it is periodically evaluated by provincial treasury's SCM unit. The DLM reported that it does not have a budget and treasury office and BTO's functions are performed by its Chief Financial Officer. The DLM does not have an internal audit and audit committee and it uses shared services function with the district municipality.