2.2 The DG, Ms M Metcalfe, who led the presentations, provided the background to the distribution of the budget. The MTEF budget of the DHET consists of funds based on the split of functions of the former Department of Education as well as the transfer of functions from the Department of Labour. The splitting of funds from the Department of Education was done on agreed framework in line with the allocation of functions as well as the distribution of the staff compliment. The shifting of the funds from the Department of Labour was done by the National Treasury based on the functions allocated to the Department. When the splitting of functions is complete, adjustments may be necessary in the Adjustments Estimates Bill.