The Department incurred irregular expenditure amounting to R569 000 due to non-compliance with procurement processes. Of this amount, R483 000 related to goods and services that were procured without obtaining Standard Bidding Declaration (SBD4) forms for declaration of interests; and R86 000 related to a bid that was not awarded to the lowest quote and the lack of evidence that the specification was sent to all suppliers. Although, National Treasury condoned both amounts in this financial year resulting in a zero balance for irregular expenditure, the incidences are still being investigated. Material losses amounting to R22 000 were incurred. These related to damages to both hired and official motor vehicles, as well as bursary debt.