. There was limited direct control by sector departments on how funds were spent and shortcomings in reporting at municipal level made control impossible; . Essential planning was not mandated in the Bill and this prevented effective performance evaluation; . The allocations were not being adjusted in accordance with the delivery performance of the Municipalities; . The need for the differentiated approach in Section 23 where cities were to play a more prominent role in service delivery to be investigated; . More funding would be needed than was provided in order to eradicate backlogs, especially in Regional Bulk Infrastructure and for eradicating rural backlogs; and . Ring-fencing of water services budgets, especially in rural areas, was excluded from the Bill.