4.2 The performance assessment results of municipalities with regard to Employment Equity remained the biggest challenge, as they reflect 39 municipalities (89%) being assessed as being 'extremely weak'. However, with respect to Performance Management Systems a remarkable improvement was made in the 2007/08 financial year as compared to the previous financial year. This improvement is largely attributed to the support which the Department has rendered to municipalities in this regard during the past two years. 5. Basic Service Delivery