On Procurement, the Committee was extremely concerned at some of the flaws and risks identified in the procurement system of the Department. This entailed deviations from the procurement process due to lack of proper planning by project managers which lead to projects being outsourced through deviations from normal procurement processes. A deviation from procurement processes can facilitate the risk of utilisation of favourite service providers, and compromises the procurement process as the market and value for money is not properly tested. It can also disadvantage other companies who might want to enter the market.