3.1 In 2011/12 the DCS succeeded in meeting only 47% of the 127 targets it had set. In 2012/13 targets were reduced to 102, of which the DCS succeeded in achieving 66%. The same explanation that had been provided for the under-performance in 2011/12 was provided for the under-performance in 2012/13 too: that the targets set for the period under review ought not to have been listed as targets as they were unattainable for various reasons not taken into consideration when the strategic and annual performance plans were drafted. At that time too, assurances were given that targets would reviewed to ensure that only those for which the DCS could reasonably take responsibility would be included. No explanation was given as to why this strategy was implemented after the weaknesses so as to avoid the weaknesses in 2012/13.