In preparation for the BRRR, the Committee considered, amongst others, the Annual Report 2011/12 of the Department of Higher Education and Training, held a meeting with the Auditor-General regarding the audit outcomes of the Department and its entities for 2011/12, considered quarterly reports of 2011/12, considered Section 32 reports of the National Expenditures for the first quarter, the strategic plan 2010 - 2015 of the Department and other relevant sources of information.