3. Committee Observations 3.1 The Committee was concerned with the fact that the NSA was not yet listed as a separate public entity that receives a separate budget. It was noted that the NSA should be independent from the Department to provide efficient advice to the Minister. 3.2 The Committee was concerned with the over representation of government officials in the board of the NSA. It was noted that labour market stakeholders should be provided with sufficient platform on the NSA board to discuss the skills needs of the sector. 3.3 The NSA was requested to ensure that resolutions / recommendations of the Skills Summit should be implemented before another conference is held. 3.4 The NSA was requested to spread its visibility to ensure that the public may be made aware of its core functions and mandate. 3.5 The Committee was concerned with the secondment of a private sector official to the NSF since the remuneration of this official was classified as irregular expenditure by the AG. 3.6 It was noted with concern that the targets of the NSF were too low and easily achievable. 3.7 The Committee was extremely concerned with the under-spending of the NSF funds since the country was lagging behind in skills development. 3.8 The Committee requested a breakdown of provincial allocation for NSF projects.