The Committee has noted a significant improvement, as stated in the report of the Auditor-General, in relation to the financial management of the Water Trading Entity and the Main Account of the Department. The Committee commended the Department's work towards attaining the Millennium Development Goals in relation to the water sector. The Committee acknowledged that institutional changes are in progress in the Department, and whilst an overview was provided, detailed briefings on an ongoing basis on certain issues would require further scrutiny by the Committee.