5. Problems Identified by the Provincial Executive Council (PEC) 5.1 The main issues identified by the Provincial Executive to intervene in the affairs of Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality related to the breach of legislation, lack of accountability, none availability of section 57 managers, allegations of maladministration, fraud and corruption, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, unauthorized expenditure, cash flow problems and late payments of salaries and creditors.