The GCIS was allocated the additional funding of R19,1 million over the medium term. As an additional savings measure approved by Cabinet, the GCIS budget was reduced by R3,9 million in 2013-14, and R8,3 million in 2014-15 and R13,1 million in the outer medium-term expenditure framework. These reductions have delayed some of the planned expansions of communication services. However, the department has implemented measures to mitigate any potential adverse effect on the achievement of outputs.