The under expenditure in Programme 4: Regional Implementation and Support related to an allocation of R209 million not being spent on water services projects such as the Nandoni Pipeline, Hluhluwe and Inyaka. The approval of service providers took longer than anticipated. In respect of Moutse Bulk Water Supply, an amount of R20 million could not be spent as the payment could not be captured before the payment cut-off date. Unfilled vacant posts, including OSD posts amounted to R88 million. Material ordered for regional bulk infrastructure projects were not delivered at year-end. This amounted to R81 million.