3.5.3 The relationship between PSETA and the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) was explained in detail. PSETA was established in March 2000 as a SETA; however in November 2001 it was delisted and was placed under DPSA as a Chief Directorate within the Department. It was then later listed as a public entity in terms of the PFMA in February 2001. This was meant to ensure that it operated independently and accounted separately from DPSA. However, in April 2006, it was relisted as a public entity. DPSA merely acted as administrative and corporate management agent which saw staff from DPSA being seconded to PSETA. It was only in April 2011 that PSETA assumed full operational independence from DPSA. However, PSETA continues to be funded through a Treasury allocation via DPSA, with quarterly transfers being made to PSETA.