The BMAU functions as an early warning mechanism because they have ongoing interaction with implementers of budgets so that remedial actions can be instituted as problems arise. Where departments are not able to absorb funds or spend the budget they cut allocations or reduce cash flow. However this is done bearing in mind the nature of the programme and its impact on service delivery or citizens. If mismanagement or misuse of funds and excessive spending with poor quality outputs is detected in departments BMAU passes the information to other agencies such as the ICD for further investigations etc.