In compliance with the MFMA, the Mier Local Municipality reported that a supply chain management (SCM) policy was adopted by the Council and it has established the SCM unit. The MLM reported that the budget and treasury office (BTO) will be established before 31 July 2010. The MLM reported that the annual financial statement was submitted in time to the AG and other relevant departments; and that section 71 (of the MFMA) reports are submitted on monthly basis to Provincial Treasury and the Mayor. The MLM reported that an internal auditor is acting as chief financial officer (CFO) and no audit committee is in place. The MLM added that the annual report was tabled to the Council on 1 February 2010 and a publication is sent to the newspapers inviting public comments.