6.13 Administrator: It has been identified that there are weak procurement controls, non-compliance with procurement policies and legislation, lack of reporting regarding procurement and policy implementation in the Municipality. The Auditor-General has identified fruitless and wasteful expenditure for two consecutive financial years. An action plan has since been developed to address the issues raised by the Auditor-General and is being implemented. The Administrator has also updated policies and installed on-line SCM module; enforced compliance reporting and developed additional procurement reporting templates for stakeholders. In addition, the current budget has been reviewed in order to identify and realise cost saving opportunities and develop a financial recovery plan. Assistance to address the Auditor-General queries and funding to deal with poverty alleviation projects and legal creditors has been provided by the Provincial Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs.