4.1 Audit Report 4.1.1 Most stakeholders commended the DCS for having, despite its numerous challenges, managed to reduce its audit qualifications. 4.2 Babies in correctional centres with their incarcerated mothers 4.2.1 NICRO supports that babies should remain with their mothers for the shortest possible time so as to avoid the negative consequences 'incarceration' would have on their development and welcomed that the CSA now made provision for the 'proper placement of such children'. It is essential that mothers be involved in the placement process to facilitate a smooth transition through adequate counseling and information.