The ELM reported that the sector departments that owe it money for services rendered on them include the Department of Public Works, the Department of Education and the Department of Health. The ELM further reported that these sector departments do not pay for municipal services on time. The ELM disclosed that 32 per cent of its total operating budget is for salaries, the share of the repair and maintenance costs is 6 per cent of the total operating budget. The ELM reported that debtors, who are on arrears, are allowed to pay the outstanding amount without an interest charge and this provision aims to encourage people to settle their overdue accounts.