. Goods and services: which was low (55.7%) mainly due to the dispute with the Department of Public Works with respect monies owed for leases, specifically the Head Office lease contract. The lease payment was withheld until legal opinion was acquired, after which (in the 4th quarter) it was decided to pay for the agreed rent for the Structura building, rather than the building which is actually occupied by the Directorate. . Machinery and equipment: which was low (58.8%) due to problems with service providers providing quotes that were not within specifications and delays in vetting of service providers.