9. The Public Protector made the following request for additional funds: . An amount of R77 million to fill the approved organisational structure. The total approved structure (excluding trainee investigations): 556 - 317 posts are funded posts but 239 are unfunded posts (174 Investigations posts, costing R56 million and 65 support staff costing R21 million). . R11 million to implement the OSD to prevent 'brain drain' (R11 million). . R3 million to upgrade administrative posts. . R6 million for the implementation of Phase 2 of video conferencing (this has cost-saving benefits as it will reduce the need for travel). . R10 million for funding for the electronic case management system (for licensing fees). . Funding for a 'Complaints and Witness Support Fund'. This has not been costed yet. . The Committee's support/assistance is requested to acquire property owned by government in response to the exorbitant rent problem; to encourage state compliance with investigation processes and implementation and remedial actions; and for the Public Protector's good governance and integrity sector initiative. 10. Committee's response