3.5.5 The DCS reports that it had exceeded its target for convictions in fraud, corruption and serious maladministration matters by 3,39%, but unfortunately the detail related to the reported success was not included, nor could it be provided during the interrogation of the Annual Report. What is provided is that in the period under review the DCS had opened 358 cases and 299 enquiries for investigation. Of the 146 cases that were finalised, 19 were referred for disciplinary action, and 127 could not be pursued for lack of evidence. At the time of reporting 212 cases and 257 enquiries were still open for investigation. The DCS provided little information on how long it took resolve these matters, or the types of sanctions imposed on those found guilty of such transgressions.